I picked up a 13' Water Bug earlier this year at a price that as too good to let go. I knew when I bought it that the transom would need to be replaced. I just didnt realize that it would need it so soon. After only a couple runs with an 8hp Johnson, I noticed a couple stress cracks and the transom felt a little spongy.
After doing a good bit of research online, I decided to get started. I ripped out the old transom and it was not pretty.
Here are several pictures of the damage and demolition process.
http://s838.photobucket.com/user/kitchens2197/slideshow/13ft%20Water%20Bug
I will be replacing the transom with 3/4" water resistant OSB and I will try to upload pics throughout the process. I know there are already several threads about this topic, but since this is my first attempt at this, I will take any suggestions you are willing to offer.
Thanks
After doing a good bit of research online, I decided to get started. I ripped out the old transom and it was not pretty.
Here are several pictures of the damage and demolition process.
http://s838.photobucket.com/user/kitchens2197/slideshow/13ft%20Water%20Bug
I will be replacing the transom with 3/4" water resistant OSB and I will try to upload pics throughout the process. I know there are already several threads about this topic, but since this is my first attempt at this, I will take any suggestions you are willing to offer.
Thanks