Hourston Glascraft Restoration - Part 3 - Transom Removal

[@redgreen610]

Transom shape is by design according to some old fabricator I spoke to. I thought it was warped from stress....possibly was a little as the splash well cap was a bit distorted and had popped the 1 inch brass drain out of its hole making it rot even more. The shape makes it slightly stronger. Ply goes in multiple laminations to follow glass curve . Many boats have flat transoms, Hourstons are convex. In fact, you will find your splash well is about an inch too long when you go to put it back on because your transom will be flatter than factory. I had to trim mine because my transom flattened out slightly when I clamped it.

[@langfordfabrications3792]

I have one im lookin for the hin not on the transom

[@Skucy]

That bow in the transom is normal. Lots of older boats have that design.

[@Sea2Skyward]

Cool appreciate the info. Just have to order my wood and get the suckered in now lol project was on standby all winter and really still haven't touched it. Uggg time to get moving

[@davidmanzi8073]

If you send to me your email I can help you

[@Sea2Skyward]

Send me yours and I'll reply