RE: Cracks in Transom
I would open up the crack and seal it off . After you do that, you can gelcoat or screw a nice piece of aluminum on top of the transom. You might also want to remove your motor and see if there is any moisture in the bolt holes going through the transom.
Can crack in fiberglass boat be repaired?
How do you fill cracks in a fiberglass boat?
Can you fill a transom with epoxy?
Cut new wood and treat with CPESTM and insert into transom, clamp/epoxy-glue it to the back of the transom, fill in all gaps with either the Fill-ItTM epoxy filler or a putty-mix of the L&L ResinTM , and then re-glass the inside. It’s real work.
How do you reinforce a transom on a fiberglass boat?
Can you reinforce a transom?
It cannot be reinforced . If you need proof , drill into the transom with a 1/4′′ bit, examine the wood chips.
How do you fix hairline cracks in Fibreglass?
How do you repair a cracked fiberglass hull?
Can you repair fiberglass with epoxy?
Epoxy is ideal for wetting out fibreglass
You need to work hard to get an even, consistent coating – normally using a foam roller, brush or metal paddle roller. With epoxy, it’s like using warm butter – the epoxy does the work for you.
Can JB Weld be used on fiberglass?
The results of the JB Weld Plastic Bonder fiberglass repair were excellent. Not only was the process quick and easy, but the panels look like they did from factory. The bond is strong; we would use this stuff on just about any plastic or fiberglass component that needed to be repaired .
What is marine epoxy?
Loctite Marine Epoxy can be applied and cured underwater and eliminates the need to drain out water before repairs. This unique epoxy is a resilient, two-part adhesive system consisting of an epoxy resin and a hardener .
What is gel coat on fiberglass?
Gel coat is the most common surface coating used in the fabrication and repair of fiberglass reinforced products . Gel Coat is a specially formulated two-part polyester resin that is designed to be the first layer of resin applied in a mold when making a polyester or vinyl ester composite part.
How do you epoxy a boat transom?
How do I make my transom stronger?
What is a transom saver?
The transom saver is a device that protects your boat’s transom from stress or eventual damage from forces exerted on it by the weight of the outboard while you are trailering it .
How do you support a boat transom?
How do you replace a rotted transom?
How do you strengthen fiberglass hull?
How do you strengthen an old fiberglass boat?
Fill any deep gouges and spend your time sanding out scratches while the filler sets up. Apply gel coat to the filled gouges and finish to the scratches and then final-sand the filled gouges. Buff all the repaired areas and then the rest of the boat. Apply any graphics to finish up.
How thick is a boat transom?
Your transom is indeed 1 5/8 thick . If you purchase a factory made replacement you’ll get a board made with a 1′′ and a 5/8′′ thickness piece. I paid something like 350.00 for one several years ago. Marine grade plywood looked great and fit perfect.
What causes spider cracks on boats?
Spider cracks can indicate impact damage or serious structural problems that will need to be addressed to prevent spreading, but most often they result from relatively inflexible gelcoat that is too thick . Stress by thermal expansion or when bulkheads and liners were installed can cause minor flexing.
Are stress cracks normal on boats?
Stress cracks, spider cracks, and hairline cracks in the decks of older boats are, of course, not rare . Sometimes, they’re merely cosmetic, meaning they don’t penetrate the gelcoat. Sometimes, they go deeper and threaten an underlying laminate, which in many cases is cored.
How do you fix spider cracks in a boat gelcoat?
- Move your boat to a safe workplace. First, get your boat to a well-ventilated area where it can be sheltered overnight.
- Clean the area. Clean the crack area with acetone. ...
- Sand down the area. ...
- Remove sanding dust. ...
- Tape off and apply gel coat. ...
- Dry, sand, clean and paint.
