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1970 Sport 13 - transom plate?
jamesnovak	#1  Posted on 08/30/20 - 7:26 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 17 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/21/20	Hi All, in the middle of a 1970 Sport 13 restoration and my attention is now on the transom. Feels pretty sturdy still, but the effects of multiple engines installed, removed, etc. linger. Wondering if anyone has put a aluminum plate on the transom for this boat - not a jack plate, something that fits snuck on the transom (given its a 15"). Curious as the transom is curved, so it would have to be purpose built for this boat. Any help or links to find one online would be helpful. Thanks!
Phil T	#2  Posted on 08/30/20 - 1:03 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	If the transom is solid and holes are repaired properly, not an issue. If the transom moves when you lift the engine shaft, the transom should be rebuilt. I have seen 4 or 5 plates over the years. All custom made Some have added curved plate on inside or outside. It is a bandaid to the real issue. Edited by Phil T on 08/30/20 - 1:04 PM 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
biggiefl	#3  Posted on 08/31/20 - 7:28 AM
Member Posts: 890 Comments: 4 Joined: 05/08/06	What Phil said and then there is resale. Nobody is going to buy a boat with a plate across the stern. 24 Whalers so far....