Thread: Replacing transom Lowe Jon boat

I have a 1983 Lowes and had to replace the transom. The problem was the plywood in the transom was rotted out, I mean it was mushy. This caused the bottom of the motor mount to push against the thin aluminum and cause cracks around the mount. I used a car engine hoist to remove the 40hp motor then a Dremel tool to remove the aluminum top piece just under the motor between the braces. I used chisels and various pry bars to chip away the rotted plywood, there two pieces back to back. One piece was 1" thick the other was 1/2" I think. I forget what wood I went back in with but later someone said I should have used composite decking which is true sizes. Repaired cracks with JB weld and placed a piece of aluminum tread plate for motor to push against. On top I had a piece of angle welded to a plate to cover the piece I cut out and provide something for the motor clamps to push against. Take your time and try to think it all out. I must have done OK because I have hit some rocks that I thought would have knocked the motor off but it's still there and and after many hours on the water no leaks. Good luck!

@mikie
I really appreciate your advice am looking to do this repair in a week or to and will be sure to post some pictures. Thank you

Originally Posted by crappieintern

@mikie
I really appreciate your advice am looking to do this repair in a week or to and will be sure to post some pictures. Thank you

not sure on how much you want to spend but if you plan on keep the boat for a long time !!! you might want to take a look at this and the ones I seen done will out last the boat !!!

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