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How do I repair a pitted and corroded transom? Large holes?
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<blockquote data-quote="Windman7" data-source="post: 298922" data-attributes="member: 7996"><p>Well based on your encouragement, I decided to have the big holes welded up. I took it to a fab shop and they put a patch behind it and filled the holes. They also repaired the crack at the top edge for $40. </p><p></p><p>I stopped by West Marine and picked up epoxy for the transom wood. In discussing the need for marine plywood, he said American marine grade has no standards and can have voids and plugs. I've decided to pick up some AC plywood and fill the edge voids with epoxy. He mentioned that if the plywood is exposed to moisture, it won't matter which kind of glue there is because it will still rot. He suggested I use several coats on the faces and 3 coats on the edges. He also suggested I use glass with the epoxy for stiffness. </p><p></p><p>As mentioned on here and by West, I'm going to pre-drill the holes oversized and fill with epoxy. I can re-drill them afterwards and have the holes sealed also.</p><p></p><p>I have a busy weekend to get this all finished.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Windman7, post: 298922, member: 7996"] Well based on your encouragement, I decided to have the big holes welded up. I took it to a fab shop and they put a patch behind it and filled the holes. They also repaired the crack at the top edge for $40. I stopped by West Marine and picked up epoxy for the transom wood. In discussing the need for marine plywood, he said American marine grade has no standards and can have voids and plugs. I've decided to pick up some AC plywood and fill the edge voids with epoxy. He mentioned that if the plywood is exposed to moisture, it won't matter which kind of glue there is because it will still rot. He suggested I use several coats on the faces and 3 coats on the edges. He also suggested I use glass with the epoxy for stiffness. As mentioned on here and by West, I'm going to pre-drill the holes oversized and fill with epoxy. I can re-drill them afterwards and have the holes sealed also. I have a busy weekend to get this all finished. [/QUOTE]
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