dogwillhunt
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Hello, I recently bought a 82 Tracker II and made the long awaited switch from fiberglass to aluminum. It's looking like I will need to replace the transom as there is some flex and small cracks forming in the splashwell brackets. I've been lurking here for a few days gathering information from the experts and after reading several posts, I believe I have the concept down, but need some input on the motor mount and thickness of the transom.
The outboard was updated with a 94 Evinrude and there is about 1/2" gap between the inside of the transom and the tabs on the motor mount. There is also a piece of 1/2 plywood between the outside of the boat and the motor mount that I don't believe is original. I've attached some pics to better show what i'm referring to. 1 & 3 show the gap and 2 shows the plywood on the outside.
The way I see it, I've got 4 options unless I'm overlooking something.
1. Replace the plywood between the outside of the transom and motor mount with something thicker, pushing the outboard back a 1/2"
2. Install a spacer, between the tabs and the inside of the transom.
3. Leave the transom depth as is, if this is less critical than I'm thinking.
4. Increase the thickness of the new transom 1/2" to 1". 1/2" if I replace the plywood on the outside, 1" if I do away with it all together. Obviously, this is the least preferred option due to the extra work/materials involved with the cap, bottom bracket, etc..
Any input is much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
The outboard was updated with a 94 Evinrude and there is about 1/2" gap between the inside of the transom and the tabs on the motor mount. There is also a piece of 1/2 plywood between the outside of the boat and the motor mount that I don't believe is original. I've attached some pics to better show what i'm referring to. 1 & 3 show the gap and 2 shows the plywood on the outside.
The way I see it, I've got 4 options unless I'm overlooking something.
1. Replace the plywood between the outside of the transom and motor mount with something thicker, pushing the outboard back a 1/2"
2. Install a spacer, between the tabs and the inside of the transom.
3. Leave the transom depth as is, if this is less critical than I'm thinking.
4. Increase the thickness of the new transom 1/2" to 1". 1/2" if I replace the plywood on the outside, 1" if I do away with it all together. Obviously, this is the least preferred option due to the extra work/materials involved with the cap, bottom bracket, etc..
Any input is much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.