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Thanks for the response. The Z brace is not very thick and doesn't really look factory. I found Z aluminum but not many size options are available. There is about 1/2" bend in the transom. This is going to bother me and I do not want it to continue flexing. My thoughts are to not use the Z...

I have been looking at pictures online of other transom repairs and noticed that many Jon boats do not have the Z plate at the bottom of the wood. Are these used from the factory to add structural strength? I believe I can add the support I want with a modified plate but I didn't find...

You are probably right. I may go ahead and extend the wood 3"-4". That will cover the bend and should stiffen it up.

I removed more of the old wood to get a better look at the transom. I feel like the prior owner ran the engine with a deteriorated transom that lead to the bend. My guess is he noticed the bend and had the corner braces added and welded the crack in the top cap. I'd like to repair this and know...

I had some time to clean things up and it looks like the transom bent from the torque of the motor. The wood will be easy enough to replace, but I would like to stiffen the transom up where the bend is. The easiest option would be to be to extend the wood down several inches and use stainless...

Do you have a thread going on your boat? It would be interesting to watch. I wasn't thinking of the aluminum angle as a temporary fix. My thoughts were to drill the end of the crack on the top cap so it stops spreading, weld it up, and then grind it all down smooth. Then I would weld the...

Johnny- I just saw the part about the boat you are working on. Have a picture of the crack? I had thought about finding a thick piece of aluminum angle across the top cap to add strength. Angle wouldn't have much more weight and be much stronger than flat bar.

Thank you for your responses. I don't mind taking the time to do this right. I do want to keep the costs reasonable. This boat does have some sentimental value, but if it's cheaper to find another than repair I would prefer to go that route. This would still make someone a great pond boat. I'd...

Hello Tinboaters! I have a 1436 that I would like to get water ready again. This boat was running lakes about four years ago. The old engine threw in the towel and it became a pond boat. Someone decided to shoot the boat so it has one entrance and one exit hole to be plug welded. Pics below...

I made the trip and its a 1436. I am pretty excited about this project. Once I get the title work complete and in my name I will start. In the meantime I will be watching for a good deal on a trailer. Thanks for your responses.

I think it might be a 12 also just using the seat as a scale. I looked at some pictures of the new Lowe boats trying to determine length from the picture. The new 1436 has three braces that run the width of the boat between the front seat and bow. The 1236 have two braces. I can for sure see two...

I have been reading this site awhile and have decided to take on a Jon boat project of my own. Long story short, this boat used to be very well maintained until someone shot the are of it with what looks to be a .22 and caused it to sink like the Titanic. The owners are physically unable to do...