Thread: Replaceing Transom

I would think difficulty would depend on the type and model of your boat and your proficiency with and access to hand tools.
You just have to figure if it's worth the hassle to you.
If I really liked the boat or I just couldn't afford a new boat, personally I would fix it. You will probably have to make some modifications along the way.

Make a template of your transom before you rip the old one out. If all possible take it outwhol;e. When you replace the wood sel all the edges so the water can not get inside the wood. Really not that hard to do a couple of hours at most depending upon how hard itls to get the old one out. Make and type of boat would help. When you replace the transom use new stainless steel screws. A couple of sheets of plywood, glued and screwed and your good to go.

Home can make you a custom transom if you need a heavy duty one. Go over to The Aluminum boat modification site! for help if you need it.