Repairing Boat Transoms
The transom of a powerboat is the strongest part of the vessel. It must transmit the full power of the engine to the rest of the hull, as well as carry the pounding of the hull back to the engine. The great forces exerted between the engine and the hull come to a focus at the transom. This is the single most important part of an outboard boat, yet for some reason, it takes more abuse than any other part. Eventually a transom will succumb to its abuse and weaken to the point that your boat is not seaworthy. Do not let this happen to your boat! If you see any signs of the boat transom getting week, stop driving your boat and get it fixed…. Read Full Article →
No matter how new, old or expensive your boat may be, if the transom isn’t in proper condition, neither is your boat. The transom is the vertical section at the rear of the boat. It can be made out of multiple different types of material depending on your boat type. The transom typically houses your motor. This can mean one motor or multiple depending upon your boat size. If the transom has weakened, the engine will not thoroughly be able to transmit its full power to the rest of the hull. Likewise, the hull depends on the transom to carry the pounding back to the engine. This means that when your transom is compromised, your entire boat is compromised … 
Ensuring that each part of your boat, from the hull to the engine, is working properly is a crucial part of owning a boat and keeping your boat in good working order. Not only will you help to preserve the value of your boat and increase its lifespan, you’ll ensure that your boat looks and runs as well as it possibly can. At Anchor Marine Repair, we want to help you make the necessary repairs to your boat, including difficult boat repairs like transom repairs.
Any of our readers ever listen to country music? There is something about Alan Jackson’s, “Daddy Let Me Drive,” song that just gets you in the mood to take you and the kids out on the water! There is one specific part of that song that always makes us a little sad at Anchor Marine Repair.