Clinton78
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My plan is to raise the transom to 20". At first I was thinking about just enough aluminum to do the job; however, after thinking about all those holes, I am wondering if it would be better to weld on a larger piece.
My thought now is to leave the existing transom "skin" and weld on a larger piece to the outside that would cover most of those holes. I'm thinking that I would size it by going just inside of the rivet holes that correspond to the angle pieces that run along the sides and bottom of the transom wood.
Is there anything wrong with having two layers of aluminum sandwiched together like that? I don't see how, but this is my first project.
*On a side note, I am planning to make new corner pieces, to modify the knee braces, and to go after the back end with a wire brush before getting it welded.
My thought now is to leave the existing transom "skin" and weld on a larger piece to the outside that would cover most of those holes. I'm thinking that I would size it by going just inside of the rivet holes that correspond to the angle pieces that run along the sides and bottom of the transom wood.
Is there anything wrong with having two layers of aluminum sandwiched together like that? I don't see how, but this is my first project.
*On a side note, I am planning to make new corner pieces, to modify the knee braces, and to go after the back end with a wire brush before getting it welded.