Supporting and reinforcing transom on Jon??

[wareagle83]

Seemed really hard on my transom today with a 55lb. thrust trolling motor.  Wasn't shaking or twisting really, but prolonged use cannot be good for it.  Anyone reinforce their transom?  This will be an electric only boat so I'd like to keep the 55lb. for  my main propulsion.  Maybe I just need some good blocks in between transom and screw plates?

[TopDog]

Yes, That should work.

[jhoffman]

I just rebuilt a transom in my john. Took a piece of 3/4 ply and sandwiched a 1/2" piece with it using construction adhesive. I have a 5hp gas motor and a trolling motor hanging on it. If that wouldnt work for you nothing would.

[wareagle83]

Sounds like a plan jhoffman.  I'll have to look into it this weekend if it EVER quits raining here, lol!    

[jhoffman]

Sounds like a plan jhoffman.  I'll have to look into it this weekend if it EVER quits raining here, lol!    

I got rained on last night at the lake. Cold front really moved the fish into deep cover dropped the lake temp 10 degrees. Its been raining a lot here too. Calling for rain for the next ten days.

Make sure you use the best ply you can afford. Also, coat it with something. I used thompson watersealer.

[IMPY03]

I just rebuilt a transom in my john. Took a piece of 3/4 ply and sandwiched a 1/2" piece with it using construction adhesive. I have a 5hp gas motor and a trolling motor hanging on it. If that wouldnt work for you nothing would.

Thats also what the guy I bought my boat from did and its stought.