1978 BassTracker transom wood replacement

[skiff00]

I recently purchased a 1978 16 ft Bass Tracker boat. The boat has been out in the elements for over five years uncovered and all the wood is bad. I have the marine grade plywood for transom cut out but do not see a way to replace it with removing weld at pan area at back of boat. Any suggestions on replacement without removing weld is appreciated...

 

[Captain Ard]

It can't be done without cutting the weld. I have a transom project coming up this winter on the same type of boat. I have talked to a welding shop about how to cut it so it can be welded back together. I'm sure you have done this but do a search online and you will see how its done.

 

[skiff00]

Thank you for responding, I assumed that would be the only way to accomplish replacement. That will be the way I proceed with the project..