Transom Repair to Owens 27'

[scottnewcombe]

Transom Repair to Owens 27\'

I have a 1960s Owens of sketchy history which I have found has a transom resembling very soft swiss cheese. The Transom and bottom are ply and the sides are mahogany.

Does anyone know of a yard near Southend on Sea who could replace/repair for me.

Alternatively has anyone had experience of this. Is it too much for a DIY repair. I am handy with a plane/saw but don't want the old girl falling apart when I remove the soft wood.

Any ideas?? The boat seems very sound elsewhere so I am reluctant to use it as firewood just yet.

Also any advise on epoxy. Good books to read etc??

Cheers

Scott

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[oldsaltoz]

Re: Transom Repair to Owens 27\'

Replacing a transom is not a major DIY project and you will save a bundle, it depends on how much time you have.

The fastest way to remove one is to run a router around the edge, about 2 inches in to avoid screws etc, then remove the last bit with a chisel.

Any and all timber going back in should be treated to prevent rot, then, coated in epoxy resin.

Hope this helps, good luck.



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[Blue_Blazes]

Re: Transom Repair to Owens 27\'

You make it sound so easy Oz However it depends on whether it is a flat transom or curved, whether there is internal structure attached to it, whether it is the only thing preventing the sides from moving apart (very likely). I am an experienced carpenter/joiner who has done a few boat repairs so please take it from me, if you are not a competant woodworker don't attempt the job yourself. You risk damaging or even destroying your boat. Ok, it will cost you a few quid to have the job done professionally, but you will have the peace of mind of knowing that it wont fall apart first time you go to sea.

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[clyst]

Re: Transom Repair to Owens 27\'

You wont loose the shape of the boat if you cut the transom out .Its held together and in shape by the aft deck, gunwhales and frames done it plenty of times!!

Regards

terry

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[oldsaltoz]

Re: Transom Repair to Owens 27\'

G'day Bill,

Re: "You make it sound so easy". Well, it's not rocket science, and I have replaced transoms on power boats, sailing monohulls and catamarans, as well as adding sugar-scoops with steps on cats, also just about every other type of repair you could think of. It has taken me 40 odd years of learning to do it all, and I still do it today.

Ok, my description may have been a bit simplistic, but so was the question: my point being, that replacing a transom is well within the capability of a regular DIY'er.

Also note that 'Professional does not mean a good job. I have been asked to re-work repairs and modifications carried out by so called 'Professional's more than once or twice.

The most important thing in any project is to do it only if you have the time and money, if you are short of one or the other it is doomed to fail. So have a good look at the project, spent plenty of time researching materials, methods and techniques: work out the best methodology and proceed with caution.

I do hope this helps

Soavagoodweekend Old Salt Oz /forums/images/icons/cool.gif







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[Blue_Blazes]

Re: Transom Repair to Owens 27\'

Couldn't agree more Oz. Well within the scope of a regular and competant DIYer, competant being the key word. Unfortunately to many telly programmes these days, sponsored by the big DIY stores, fool people with absolutely no skills or aptitude for woodworking that they can do a great job in a few hours and save themselves a fortune. Fine, if we're talking about dodgy bookshelves or wonky wardrobes, but not if your life depends on it. Taking your point about "professional" repairs. Unfortunately it's a fact of life that are unscrupulous and incompetant people in any trade. The way to avoid that pitfall is to ask to see examples of their work and talk to others who've had similar work done.

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[scottnewcombe]

Re: Transom Repair to Owens 27\'

Thanks to all for the replies

I will tackle the job myself. I was more concerned about the ar*e end falling apart when I removed the offending pulp. Having had a better look by removing some of the cockpit decking I can see that there is plenty holding her together.

Thanks again

Scott

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