Topic: 12ft aluma craft transom – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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June 7, 2017 at 10:40 pm #7272
cwalker
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I have a 12ft aluma craft boat, that has seen a rough life, it sat for 6yrs. with water in it. I need to replace the old transom wood. It had a 2×6 pine on the inside, and the outside was about 3/8s of an inch thick. I need some thoughts of what to use and how thick it should be, I just want to use it once in a while so I don’t need anything special. Thanks. CSW
June 7, 2017 at 11:00 pm #59225
fisherman6
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5/4 hardwood inside, white oak is typically recommended. I just did my FD with hickory since that was all my local hardwood guy had in stock when I needed it. 3/8" Marine plywood on the outside. CDA plywood works also.

-Ben

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June 7, 2017 at 11:02 pm #59226
dave-bernard
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looks great
June 7, 2017 at 11:10 pm #59229
fisherman6
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Thanks Dave. It took me some time to get it right with the Aqueduct.
-Ben

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June 7, 2017 at 11:17 pm #59231
dave-bernard
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I just did a duratech S13 . I used card board as a patter. used 3/4 inside and out.
July 22, 2017 at 11:23 pm #62049
Dan Smith
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Original wood on he inside is 1 1/32" quarter sewn white oak with cork backing. Outside plywood is also backed with cork.

I have all the details on my pc. Send me a note and I’ll look up the details.
July 23, 2017 at 12:30 am #62050
amuller
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I’m not sure how useful the cork backing actually is. Opinions?
July 23, 2017 at 12:51 am #62053
jerry-ahrens
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The cork backing serves two purposes, one is that it serves as a vibration dampener, and the second is for sealing. If you do it like it came from the factory, you won’t need any sealer anywhere. The cork acts as a gasket and seals around all the bolts. I used craft cork on my boats, and glued it to the boards before installation with aerosol glue. Headliner glue from Oreilly’s, etc.
July 23, 2017 at 2:46 am #62057
2fast4me
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Good information,
My FD and ALUMA Line will get the same treatment soon.
Nice job.
Jim

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