Good video - I think with that type of transom a wood one done correctly and covered up will last decades. Aluminum is heavy even that piece has to be heavier than the wood and a lot more expensive for most people but you are right it should never have an issue. I have seen someone use the aluminum out of the floor of a semi- trailer
Looks good I wish I would of came across this before I did my wood transom rebuild that I am currently working on now that I am almost 500.00 in the hole now. This looks more solid and a cheaper upgrade than wood.
You're a wealth of knowledge man! I've been watching your videos for awhile and particularly enjoyed the jet boat series. How did you learn to weld? Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the video I was on the fence with my build wood vs composite now I'm defently going aluminum just curious how much was that piece thanks again 👍
You don’t get aluminum galling when you cut it with a wood blade? Every time I’ve ever cut aluminum, I’ve used a courser metal blade in a saber saw, and taped over where I wanted to cut to avoid the blade getting plugged up with aluminum.
Unfortunately no that was back before I really started posting much and trying to grow my channel. I can answer any questions you have on the green one though as I used it for years. Gone now though
There are 6 uniform holes on each side of the motor plate. Are those bolts I’m seeing or is it weld? If it’s weld did you fill it and weld it to the aluminum tubing you put in or before you put it in?
I have a 16ft tracker super guide it’s different from that transom can I still do all aluminum on it. I would like to add you on Facebook and send you pics and see how hard you think it would be to do if you wouldn’t care to.
Hey! I don't have a welder (and I could barely weld aluminum when I was learning). Do you think someone could do the same but using stainless steel bolts?
Kyle Silberg Hobart is essentially a Miller all parts say Miller and Lincoln is definitely not cheaper lol my Lincoln tig was twice the price of the Hobart mig they both have there place but I wouldn't go much cheaper than Hobart
My starcraft transom is built almost exactly like that. Do you think a transom build like this would gold a 60hp mercury?I've rebuilt several transoms with wood but I like the idea of aluminum better.
@@JDSOutdoors I knew several builders were using aluminum now a days. Square tubing should make a solid box transom and I could always sheet over it as well.
what If the original sheet of your transom is 1/16 thickness and you have a wood between and the boat hold a 90hp outboard. would you still replace the marine plywood for all aluminum since the outboard heavy?? Thanks.
Johnny Bonsynat I would personally still do all aluminum. That's what most manufacturers are doing these days my dads pontoon has a 115 on an all aluminum transom I've seen many of the new boats of all makes set up that way
@@ciavashshams if I were to do it again I would use 1.5x3" rec tubing 1/8" thick for 50hp or less 3/16 50hp and up with 1/8" sheeting over it. Build a framework and skin it.
Im interested in a transom all aluminum replacement its a aluminum v hull sylvan 16 foot whats a ball park price on making one would i have to send you a picture what it looks like i dont wanna have to replace the wood later down the toad
He says he loves it when people half ass it with JB Weld, but he admits he spent 3K in welders in the comments. Not all of us have the space, the right setting, and money for all that welding equipment. We might have to JB weld a few things because a 10 Oz tube of JB Weld is 14 dollars while a welder and a extra garage are out of reach financially.
i wish there were more aluminum transom ideas on here , so far yours is all ive seen.
Good video - I think with that type of transom a wood one done correctly and covered up will last decades. Aluminum is heavy even that piece has to be heavier than the wood and a lot more expensive for most people but you are right it should never have an issue. I have seen someone use the aluminum out of the floor of a semi- trailer
Looks good I wish I would of came across this before I did my wood transom rebuild that I am currently working on now that I am almost 500.00 in the hole now. This looks more solid and a cheaper upgrade than wood.
Great videos. Thanks on the info cutting aluminum.
You're a wealth of knowledge man! I've been watching your videos for awhile and particularly enjoyed the jet boat series. How did you learn to weld? Keep up the great work!
Sorry for the super late response but thank you. I bought the cheapest welder I could find and practice practice practice
What type of welding machine do you use? Thanks.
Thanks for the video I was on the fence with my build wood vs composite now I'm defently going aluminum just curious how much was that piece thanks again 👍
I got that peice for free out of a companies scrap pile
Excellent work
You don’t get aluminum galling when you cut it with a wood blade? Every time I’ve ever cut aluminum, I’ve used a courser metal blade in a saber saw, and taped over where I wanted to cut to avoid the blade getting plugged up with aluminum.
Nope it works well. It can ruin blades quick if you go to fast though
Do you have content on the aluminum transom you did on your old boat? The green one you also put a winch on the bow of.
Unfortunately no that was back before I really started posting much and trying to grow my channel. I can answer any questions you have on the green one though as I used it for years. Gone now though
Did you use this same aluminum tubing in that build or did you do it differently? If so what did you do differently?
@@snowboy720 that one had a drop in the middle to make it a 15" transom. I cut the shape of the drop, welded in the tubes like that and a top cap
There are 6 uniform holes on each side of the motor plate. Are those bolts I’m seeing or is it weld? If it’s weld did you fill it and weld it to the aluminum tubing you put in or before you put it in?
I have a 16ft tracker super guide it’s different from that transom can I still do all aluminum on it. I would like to add you on Facebook and send you pics and see how hard you think it would be to do if you wouldn’t care to.
You can absolutely do this on a tracker
Hey! I don't have a welder (and I could barely weld aluminum when I was learning). Do you think someone could do the same but using stainless steel bolts?
Yes and rivets but I'd pay a welder
great video! Subbed!
How much do you have invested in your mig welders. I would like to get into welding aluminum.
Kyle Silberg about $3,000
JDS Outdoors do you run all Hobart welders? Are they with the price compared to the cheaper lotus or licoln in your opinion.
Kyle Silberg Hobart is essentially a Miller all parts say Miller and Lincoln is definitely not cheaper lol my Lincoln tig was twice the price of the Hobart mig they both have there place but I wouldn't go much cheaper than Hobart
JDS Outdoors what model Hobart do you have?
My starcraft transom is built almost exactly like that. Do you think a transom build like this would gold a 60hp mercury?I've rebuilt several transoms with wood but I like the idea of aluminum better.
Absolutely. I'd use 1/8" thick though
@@JDSOutdoors Sounds good. I have a metal hardware seller like 10 minutes from the house he may have it in stock.
@@tnbass2833 a lot of boat manufacturers are now using 2x3x1/8" tube for even motors up to 150 horse with great results
@@JDSOutdoors I knew several builders were using aluminum now a days. Square tubing should make a solid box transom and I could always sheet over it as well.
what If the original sheet of your transom is 1/16 thickness and you have a wood between and the boat hold a 90hp outboard. would you still replace the marine plywood for all aluminum since the outboard heavy??
Thanks.
Johnny Bonsynat I would personally still do all aluminum. That's what most manufacturers are doing these days my dads pontoon has a 115 on an all aluminum transom I've seen many of the new boats of all makes set up that way
How well does the motor grip the all aluminum piece
Grips well but bolts can help for cheap insurance
Do you have an update on this ? Really like this idea!
Yes still talk with the guy that has it. Working great still
If I can’t find that size tubing what type of plate would you recommend ? It’s for a 1650 duck boat
@@ciavashshams if I were to do it again I would use 1.5x3" rec tubing 1/8" thick for 50hp or less 3/16 50hp and up with 1/8" sheeting over it. Build a framework and skin it.
Dude you are awesome for the fast response
@@JDSOutdoors last question. Does the aluminum need to be 6011 or could I use 6063 ?
How much did the aluminum tubing run you?
drew26711 all free from a scrap pile
Im interested in a transom all aluminum replacement its a aluminum v hull sylvan 16 foot whats a ball park price on making one would i have to send you a picture what it looks like i dont wanna have to replace the wood later down the toad
Where are you located? I also have a 16' sylvan currently
Florida
I was going to redo the original
Wood but i dont want to have to redo the transom ever again
@@anthonyaviles8665 what part? I'm in the process of moving to Florida next month actually
Where i. Florida im in Leesburg but close to orlando
What size is the rectangular aluminum piece you used for the transom?
2x10x1/8
I have the same question and where did you get the aluminum I cant find any that size?
@@jonathanjohnson9655 fabricate one
He says he loves it when people half ass it with JB Weld, but he admits he spent 3K in welders in the comments. Not all of us have the space, the right setting, and money for all that welding equipment. We might have to JB weld a few things because a 10 Oz tube of JB Weld is 14 dollars while a welder and a extra garage are out of reach financially.