PNW_Drifter
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I just (almost) finished fixing a similar issue with my engine bracket bolt in my transom. The lower starboard bolt had crushed part of the transom. I also had to hairline cracks in the corner not near the bolt. They were really small cracks and I didn’t see them until I degreased and cleaned the inside transom.
After grinding out the cracks in the crushed damage around the bolt. I didn’t find any wetness or rot actually even after getting into the transom plywood. There was some gaps around the bolts that I filled with thickened Epoxy.
I placed 3 to 4 layers of 1708 fiberglass with epoxy in key spots to strengthen the cracked area and strengthen crushed area.
Hope it lasts a long time! It should 1708 is Burley stuff and so is Apoxsehope it lasts a long time! It should 1708 is Burley stuff.
needs sanding and paint.... Then it will almost be invisible. Considering adding metal strap to bottom bolts for piece of mind.
After grinding out the cracks in the crushed damage around the bolt. I didn’t find any wetness or rot actually even after getting into the transom plywood. There was some gaps around the bolts that I filled with thickened Epoxy.
I placed 3 to 4 layers of 1708 fiberglass with epoxy in key spots to strengthen the cracked area and strengthen crushed area.
Hope it lasts a long time! It should 1708 is Burley stuff and so is Apoxsehope it lasts a long time! It should 1708 is Burley stuff.
needs sanding and paint.... Then it will almost be invisible. Considering adding metal strap to bottom bolts for piece of mind.