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May 17, 2005, 01:48:36 PM
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ejgagn

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When did Aquasport start using marine plywood in transoms
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I have an 1983 19 6 Osprey(outboard).       When did Aquasport start using pressure treated plywood in the transoms ?
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Ed        19 6 Osprey Open 1983
May 18, 2005, 10:09:53 AM
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« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2005, 10:09:53 AM »
My 1983 222 CCP did not have pressure treated plywood, it just had water logged, rotted plywood in the transom! :lol:
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May 18, 2005, 10:15:28 AM
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I must be lucky
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2005, 10:15:28 AM »
My 1983's transom is bone dry and solid as a rock.       That is why I am curious as to why it is in such great shape ?       I thought they might be using pressure treated plywood.
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Ed        19 6 Osprey Open 1983
May 18, 2005, 10:37:25 AM
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« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2005, 10:37:25 AM »
One reason some transoms are shot & some are good might have more to do more with number of hours boat has been in the water and the general care the hull has had over the years.  Haven't heard of any boats built with pressure treated ply.  Mine's a  '71 or '72 (I think) an the transom is still solid.

Maybe we're just lucky!
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May 18, 2005, 12:27:49 PM
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« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2005, 12:27:49 PM »
Good Point Jim!

The hour meter on my boat is in the 4600 hour range. The boat had alot of use and abuse before I bought it.    I must admit, I have added to the abuse with some of my offshore trips! :roll:

Keep the fiberglass on you transom sealed! Fill and repair any screw holes, or cracks. If you don't let water in, the wood will not rot! I did not keep a close eye on mine and paid the price! Pay close attention to the areas around the motor bolts, both inside and outside of the transom. High HP motors will add to the stresses.

I do not feel pressure treated wood is a good choice for a transom. It just weighs more and contains more moisture. I used AC plywood in mine.  Hope I dont have to worry about termites now! :lol:
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June 17, 2005, 12:02:07 AM
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« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2005, 12:02:07 AM »
My boat has the m plywood and it is a 79...
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June 17, 2005, 07:40:46 AM
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« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2005, 07:40:46 AM »
Mine too, its an '81.  Wood is dry except around the plug hole.  I drilled a livewell pump hole about 4 inches from the drain hole and it almost burnt a hole saw, took quite a while to get through the wood.
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June 17, 2005, 08:42:29 AM
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« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2005, 08:42:29 AM »
Mines a 1970 and it was soaked!
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Just don\'t know which summer.
July 20, 2005, 09:09:55 AM
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« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2005, 09:09:55 AM »
My transom had numerous holes drilled in it over the years without any proper filling so it was completely rotten. I dug out the rot and replaced it with composite. I plan on a folding motor well shroud since I left the height at the original 20". The motor well will have seperate drains from the cockpit sole. The shroud will be made from composite as well.

My 222 is 1983 vintage.

Tight lines,
Capt.Karl
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