What type of material for a Transom Plate?

lizardsrule · 11-14-06, 12:19 AM

I have a antique 1982 Fishermarine 15' Tin can. It only has a 15 HP Rude on it(Max 13 MPH), however the transom plate is really getting in bad shape. When I say transom plate, I mean the plate that the motor sits on to keep from detroying the boat. It currently is a steel of some sort, but I've thought that perhaps a 3/4 piece of treated plywood would work for this. I'm like JB and a cheapskate on some things, just trying to get away with little money. I can mount it myself no problem, but if I need to go with Aluminum or steel I will have to have a piece cut. Also what thickness of what material would be reccomended for this. Thanks in advance for your input and suggestions.

Lizards

zooker · 11-14-06, 04:49 AM

you want to use a good chunk of marine grade plywood. use 3/4 and double it use screw and liquid nail. lots od silicone calk do it on the inside. i am suprised that there aint any wood on the inside. on the out side there is no easy or cheap fix.best way is to get a piece of plate aluminum and have it tig welded to the transome..

zooker

betursweetbass · 11-17-06, 02:44 PM

Yeah, I'm thinking a 1/4" or better, piece of aluminum would be the best bet, maybe not the cheapest, but I think it would hold up better over the years. If you plan on getting rid of the boat anytime soon, go with treated ply.

JB · 11-17-06, 03:54 PM

we usually put 3/16 aluminum on them, I've replaced and cut many for guys here at the shop, its .188 thick..too bad ya don't live up here, or if ya come back up, I'll hook ya up for free, what dimensions ya need?

zooker · 11-17-06, 05:39 PM

i spoke with him about it. he said it was a 3/16" metal plate. either tig weld it or cause he aint rich self tapping screws and a cordless drill..

zooker

JB · 11-17-06, 05:55 PM

I've put one on a ranger boat that the lower unit hit a stump, on that boat we used silastic behind the aluminum and then another plate on the inside, I think they ran bolts through it..It held together for long time, till he died and his son sold the boat.

1FASTLASER · 11-23-06, 09:21 AM

Aluminum is good plywood ok but I have found a product for the tin boats called HighFax that is just plain AWSOME. And its CHEAP!!!! Indesctuctible and a few screws and you are off and fishing. JB you ever heard of HighFax?????

lizardsrule · 11-29-06, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1FASTLASER

Aluminum is good plywood ok but I have found a product for the tin boats called HighFax that is just plain AWSOME. And its CHEAP!!!! Indesctuctible and a few screws and you are off and fishing. JB you ever heard of HighFax?????

What is this Awesome product? Is it a metal, and is it readily available? Thanks.

Lizards

1FASTLASER · 12-01-06, 06:53 PM

HighFax is a material used in the building industry. Plainly its nylon that has been formed under EXTREME pressure. Impervious to the elements and stronger than steel. Any industrial supply should be able to get it for ya. If ya need some and cant find it give me a holler and I will locate it for ya.

lizardsrule · 12-02-06, 06:20 PM

I measured the size that's on it currently. It's a 15" W X 10" H with the lower corners cut off at a 45 degree angle. Is the angle anything at all to worry about? I will check into this HighFax, but it sounds like overkill for my little boat? I however will do the checking on it, and see how the price is.

Lizards

zooker · 12-02-06, 07:01 PM

high fax is a material that we use under feed chains. takes about 3 years of round the clock use to wear it out..

zooker

JB · 12-03-06, 01:20 PM

lizards,
for that small a piece I can send you a couple pieces of alum....fed express ...
7 guage alum(.188) (3/16) inch thick
or 1/4 (.125) and have the lower corners cut at a 45 if ya want..pm me your addy and I'll make it monday and send it out...let me know how many inches on the bottom the 45 degree cut is..I am guessing a inch or so? its no biggie, JB

lizardsrule · 12-03-06, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB

lizards,
for that small a piece I can send you a couple pieces of alum....fed express ...
7 guage alum(.188) (3/16) inch thick
or 1/4 (.125) and have the lower corners cut at a 45 if ya want..pm me your addy and I'll make it monday and send it out...let me know how many inches on the bottom the 45 degree cut is..I am guessing a inch or so? its no biggie, JB

That's mighty nice of ya

I don't know what to say other than thanks

Lizards

JB · 12-04-06, 08:02 AM

send me your addy, i am at work and have the metal cut, and we have our own fedex hub, so I can send it out...its 15 inches by 10 inches correct? I gota 3/16th of a inch thick aluminum piece cut, do you need a couple of them or an extra one that is bigger? let me know..

lizardsrule · 12-04-06, 08:13 AM

PM sent with Addy. Thanks for your great effort and consideration JB, you're on my GREAT GUY LIST.

Lizards

11-14-06, 12:19 AM	#1
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	What type of material for a Transom Plate? I have a antique 1982 Fishermarine 15' Tin can. It only has a 15 HP Rude on it(Max 13 MPH), however the transom plate is really getting in bad shape. When I say transom plate, I mean the plate that the motor sits on to keep from detroying the boat. It currently is a steel of some sort, but I've thought that perhaps a 3/4 piece of treated plywood would work for this. I'm like JB and a cheapskate on some things, just trying to get away with little money. I can mount it myself no problem, but if I need to go with Aluminum or steel I will have to have a piece cut. Also what thickness of what material would be reccomended for this. Thanks in advance for your input and suggestions. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

11-14-06, 04:49 AM	#2
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	you want to use a good chunk of marine grade plywood. use 3/4 and double it use screw and liquid nail. lots od silicone calk do it on the inside. i am suprised that there aint any wood on the inside. on the out side there is no easy or cheap fix.best way is to get a piece of plate aluminum and have it tig welded to the transome.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

11-17-06, 05:39 PM	#5
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	i spoke with him about it. he said it was a 3/16" metal plate. either tig weld it or cause he aint rich self tapping screws and a cordless drill.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

11-23-06, 09:21 AM	#7
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Aluminum is good plywood ok but I have found a product for the tin boats called HighFax that is just plain AWSOME. And its CHEAP!!!! Indesctuctible and a few screws and you are off and fishing. JB you ever heard of HighFax????? __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

12-01-06, 06:53 PM	#9
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	HighFax is a material used in the building industry. Plainly its nylon that has been formed under EXTREME pressure. Impervious to the elements and stronger than steel. Any industrial supply should be able to get it for ya. If ya need some and cant find it give me a holler and I will locate it for ya. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

11-17-06, 02:44 PM	#3
betursweetbass BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 646	Yeah, I'm thinking a 1/4" or better, piece of aluminum would be the best bet, maybe not the cheapest, but I think it would hold up better over the years. If you plan on getting rid of the boat anytime soon, go with treated ply.

11-17-06, 03:54 PM	#4
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	we usually put 3/16 aluminum on them, I've replaced and cut many for guys here at the shop, its .188 thick..too bad ya don't live up here, or if ya come back up, I'll hook ya up for free, what dimensions ya need?

11-17-06, 05:55 PM	#6
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	I've put one on a ranger boat that the lower unit hit a stump, on that boat we used silastic behind the aluminum and then another plate on the inside, I think they ran bolts through it..It held together for long time, till he died and his son sold the boat.

12-02-06, 06:20 PM	#10
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	I measured the size that's on it currently. It's a 15" W X 10" H with the lower corners cut off at a 45 degree angle. Is the angle anything at all to worry about? I will check into this HighFax, but it sounds like overkill for my little boat? I however will do the checking on it, and see how the price is. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

12-02-06, 07:01 PM	#11
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	high fax is a material that we use under feed chains. takes about 3 years of round the clock use to wear it out.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

12-03-06, 01:20 PM	#12
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	lizards, for that small a piece I can send you a couple pieces of alum....fed express ... 7 guage alum(.188) (3/16) inch thick or 1/4 (.125) and have the lower corners cut at a 45 if ya want..pm me your addy and I'll make it monday and send it out...let me know how many inches on the bottom the 45 degree cut is..I am guessing a inch or so? its no biggie, JB

12-04-06, 08:02 AM	#14
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	send me your addy, i am at work and have the metal cut, and we have our own fedex hub, so I can send it out...its 15 inches by 10 inches correct? I gota 3/16th of a inch thick aluminum piece cut, do you need a couple of them or an extra one that is bigger? let me know..

12-04-06, 08:13 AM	#15
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	PM sent with Addy. Thanks for your great effort and consideration JB, you're on my GREAT GUY LIST. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

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