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Are there any formulas to determine what size motor I can put on this? I'm guessin 5-6HP. Also, how many people / how much weight can go in the boat? My guess here is 3 people and 500-600lbs. Thanks.

I scrapped the old transom for this, should this be a better design? Also, there were only holes drilled in at the top for a 4" piece of wood to run along the top. I'll use those along the top of this piece, how many more should I drill to secure this piece? I'm thinking 4 more towards the...

Not sure if it matters or not but the corner brace is spaced out a bit from the back of the boat, and that piece of wood actually fits behind it and the wood goes all the way to the side of it. There's a curled lip and that it fits behind (hope that makes sense, I can photograph it if...

Been a while (busy with kids baseball, tball etc....) but I was finally able to cut out some of the stuff for the transom. Not sure if I've done this all right though. I just tried to cut everything out to the outlines that were already there. My biggest question mark is on the inside of...

Ok, I contacted the guy that gave the boat to me and I contacted our Secretary of State her in Michigan. At a minimum I need a bill of sale to register the boat. So, the guy that gave me the boat is now gonna take a small amount of money so that I get a bill of sale. I'll be able to register...

Based on the research done on this site....this is what I'm thinking. either 1/2" glued together, or 3/4" exterior grade plywood. Non pressure treated, and seal it (Thomsons) after the cuts are all made. I'll probably stain it too(Marine plywood is too expensive for me) 3M 5200 sealant in the...

Hey everyone, I just got a 12 foot aluminum boat (for free) and need help starting out with it. I need a transom, as there's nothing on the back as you can see. I posted a few picks and will try to keep everyone posted as I get more work done and probably will ask a lot of questions...