Hello. I recently acquired a 1045 alumacraft jon boat with some transom issues. The wood on the transom had significant rot, and I managed to remove it. Drilling out the rivets did not go smoothly, as I hope you can see in the pictures. I have read the posts on this site and others until my eyes have bugged out.
My first question is about the bolt holes that are now much bigger. Money is very tight, so no new transoms or $100 welding jobs. Should I use: JB Marine Weld, 3M 4200/5200?, or something else to return the holes to the original size, and how to go about this? My plan is to use 1/4" SS bolts with washers and locking nuts to attach the transom. I plan to put a rubber washer between the SS washers and the hull, and seal both sides with 3M 4200. On the worst hole, the washer combination is not quite big enough to cover the double hole completely. Transom wood will be exterior grade plywood sealed with spar urethane.
Should I ask each question in one thread or start a new thread for each question. I have some questions about rivets and painting.
My first question is about the bolt holes that are now much bigger. Money is very tight, so no new transoms or $100 welding jobs. Should I use: JB Marine Weld, 3M 4200/5200?, or something else to return the holes to the original size, and how to go about this? My plan is to use 1/4" SS bolts with washers and locking nuts to attach the transom. I plan to put a rubber washer between the SS washers and the hull, and seal both sides with 3M 4200. On the worst hole, the washer combination is not quite big enough to cover the double hole completely. Transom wood will be exterior grade plywood sealed with spar urethane.
Should I ask each question in one thread or start a new thread for each question. I have some questions about rivets and painting.