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Post Transom height build up
Looking at a boat that is for a short transom motor, what is involved in building it up for a tall transom motor? Is it something that will hold up to a mud motor?


Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:22 pm
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Yep.. find a welder who works on boats and he’s prolly done it before. I did mine, cost $150 to raise it. Gator trax will do it also for people who need high transom for outboard


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Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:20 pm
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Post Re: Transom height build up
Did my skiff too for around the same price as Kirk. Easy to get done, just get with the right welder bro


Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:17 pm
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I don't have any boat builders close to me, but I have some places that could weld it. Anyone have any pictures of one that has been done? What should I get them to use to raise it?


Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:24 pm
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Pm me your number and I'll shoot you a text of my boat bro


Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:22 pm
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i forget what material he made it out of. But it’s stout,


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Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:30 pm
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Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:31 pm
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Thanks. I wonder what was used under the plate? I'll try to find North La hunter thread.


Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:23 pm
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Post Re: Transom height build up
Kirk, I guess your guy cut out a piece of the transom and welded in a new plate as opposed to just leaving transom in tact and welding on additional height?


Sun Aug 12, 2018 11:19 am
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I think he basically just sandwiched the old transom with 2 thicker aluminum plates . The added height section is hollow I imagine


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Mon Aug 13, 2018 4:15 pm
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I need one lowered


Mon Aug 13, 2018 5:35 pm
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