Stainless steel transom plate??

[Grant]

Hello again,

I'm due to put my new (well newer) 90hp Mercury on my 14" Fletcher GTO soon however i want to strengthen the transom with a stainless steel plate that the engine can bolt through.

Has anyone done this already and if so how thick was the steel?
Also does anyone know of a place that can make these up?

Ideally i'd like one that covers the transom and then goes up and over the well so that it can be bolted from either side (if that makes sense?)

Cheers

Grant

 

[Jonnyboy]

I have just made one for my boat. 5mm thickness. I will send some pics if you give me a mail address.

I can also supply

John

 

[Grant]

Does it go up and over the transom and into the well?
How much will one cost me roughly?
Pics would be appreciated:
gumpsir@hotmail.com

Cheers

Grant

 

[Dan]

Hi Grant,
I can make one of these for you if you can give me the size you want. Its ups to you you can either have a flat plate, or I can you one that will fit into the well.
Cheers
Dan

 

[Grant]

I will require one that goes up and over into the well, I'll have a measure up tonight.
Any idea on the cost?

Cheers

Grant

 

[Dan]

Grant,
Cost would depend on size/thk I would guess you`ll be looking at around 3-4mm thk?. PM the sizes and I`ll work something out for you. (IMHO) You should go for mirror polished, looks a lot better.
Cheers
Dan

 

[Dan]

I have just made one for my boat. 5mm thickness. I will send some pics if you give me a mail address.

I can also supply

John

Sorry Jonnyboy,
I didnt see that you had already offered to make one!!

 

[Jonnyboy]

No problems mate. I will send some pics in a minute

Cheers

 

[JamesM]

In stainless 3mm is plenty thick enough any more than that and your just adding unnecassary weight. I have one of Cyco's 3mm mirror polished plates and its well tasty!!!

 

[Gav]

I have just made one for my boat. 5mm thickness. I will send some pics if you give me a mail address.

I can also supply

John

5mm

way too thick for a 14' er, 2 or 3 is ample.........

 

[Thunderbird Racing]

We also fabricate marine and race wear including aluminum and stainless tanks, also starting a new line in standard and custom built trailers.

 

[Jonnyboy]

5mm is spot on running 2 x Efi

 

[Adam]

We also fabricate marine and race wear including aluminum and stainless tanks, also starting a new line in standard and custom built trailers.

Will have a talk sometime about trailers - may need some for our RIBs. 6.5M stepped hull - have been using mainly single axle trailers so far.

Let me know if you have any details.


Adam

 

[karl]

also got one of cyco's ! there lazer cut to wot ever size you want even the the drain holes and engine holes are lazer cut and in any finish you want .

 

[Grant]

Sorry for the delay guys, i still need one of these but have been a bit busy.
I'll have the measurements tomorrow.
How long do they take to fabricate?

Cheers

Grant