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Definitely not epoxying transom the the hull skin. No sir, there was no inner aluminum skins in the transom wood. Just the hull. My...

I have researched it pretty well. The epoxy will permanently join the wood and aluminum skins without doubt. I briefly considered...

I wouldn't think that would be a good idea. A barrier coat on each, but not epoxied together. Also, not sure of using it to laminate...

Yes that would put the prop at the correct height. I'm not "hacking up" the boat. Transom needs rebuilt anyway. I already have a...

Would that little bump though get your prop where it needs to be? Pretty sure they make an adjustment plate for just want you want to...

Attaching aluminum to both sides of the new transom wood.

I'm not following what you mean when you say the aluminum will be epoxied to both sides.

Doubled 3/4" plywood, with aluminum skin is how I would go, since you need to replace the transom anyway. Good plan and welcome!

I plan on using West Systems 105, possibly Total Boat if I find it at a discount. 3/4 Marine Plywood x2 epoxied together, then 14-16...

I think your plan sounds good. Use quality epoxy and quality plywood. What thickness ply are you considering? Be sure to coat inner...

Absolutely you can...I've seen posts of folks filling in transoms like you have for the same reason. Your plan of sandwiching wood...

Hello everyone. New here. I have been reading lots of threads here. Great group full of knowledge. This is my first question of will...

Thanks! I like it a lot. 😄 Years ago I bought a brand new OptiMax, 2 stroke, 150 Mercury with a jet pump on it. The thing came in a box...

So in that situation, use an extractor and heat up the surrounding aluminum so it expands ever so slightly. Then turn the extractor and...

Teasing should not be allowed !! Hmmmm, can almost smell them, tried licking the picture but that didn't go well !!