Transom strengtheners

Mercury · 10 July 2010, 17:25

Hi, Does any one know where I can get some of those Stainless steel transom strengtheners for my 4 Mt. Searider? The ones I have on now are home made, they were on when I bought it some years ago. One has now broken and I would like to replace them with some professionally made ones.

Bam Bam · 10 July 2010, 18:35

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Originally Posted by Mercury

Hi, Does any one know where I can get some of those Stainless steel transom strengtheners for my 4 Mt. Searider? The ones I have on now are home made, they were on when I bought it some years ago. One has now broken and I would like to replace them with some professionally made ones.

Hi mate, hope you are keeping ok, did it break while you were in Scotland or has it happened since? You may be better putting some pictures on here so the guys in the know can advise you a little better for what you need.

GJ0KYZ · 10 July 2010, 21:06

Ribcraft fit these as standard on most of their boats. Give them a ring; they may use a manufacturer they can put you in touch with. They may even be able to fit them to your rib for you.

donegaldan · 10 July 2010, 23:38

I may have an old one, the kind that came on the boat.
If you like I will send it to you at cost....
pm me if interested.

Regards
DonegalDiver

Mercury · 11 July 2010, 16:01

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Originally Posted by Bam Bam

Hi mate, hope you are keeping ok, did it break while you were in Scotland or has it happened since? You may be better putting some pictures on here so the guys in the know can advise you a little better for what you need.

Hello Bam Bam.
I noticed when I got home from sunny Scotland that one of the strengtheners was cracked. I suppose I could get it welded but they look bolox anyway, I would rather have some better made ones. I shall have a go at putting some pictures up. I have done it before but I dont know how.

Mercury · 11 July 2010, 16:13

Here are pictures of my transom strengtheners, not a pretty sight. I am sure these are home made, maybe a blind blacksmith knocked them up when he was out on the piss. One is cracked near where it is bolted to the floor. I have seen much better ones on other peoples boats, and was wondering if they are available to buy. Boat is a 4 Mtr Searider btw.

Bam Bam · 11 July 2010, 18:17

You have a great offer from Donegaldan which is really kind and would sort the broken one mate.

Mercury · 12 July 2010, 15:56

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Originally Posted by donegaldan

I may have an old one, the kind that came on the boat.
If you like I will send it to you at cost....
pm me if interested.

Regards
DonegalDiver

Hi Dan,
PM sent

nugent · 12 July 2010, 19:46

here you go to any one in west mids free to a good home made these for my over powerd osprey, turned out i never needed them transom was well strong as it was and 20 years old to boot,

made from 32mm s/steel with 5mm plates on ends can not remember angles but can be alterd easy enougth.

Mercury · 12 July 2010, 19:53

Pm. Sent.

chewy · 30 July 2010, 19:52

I'd replace both of them as they look to be bits of pipe beaten into shape.
Best bet would be get Dan's and get an identical one made locally.

Searider · 01 August 2010, 18:10

Hi Mercury,

I guess you'll be sorted now.

But, for anyone else in the same situation these should be available from an Avon dealer.

I bought a pair for my 5.4m about 5 or 6 years ago. About £40 each iirc.

Duncan

chewy · 01 August 2010, 18:26

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Originally Posted by Searider

I bought a pair for my 5.4m about 5 or 6 years ago. About £40 each iirc.

Duncan

Mercury · 03 August 2010, 16:09

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Originally Posted by Searider

Hi Mercury,

I guess you'll be sorted now.

But, for anyone else in the same situation these should be available from an Avon dealer.

I bought a pair for my 5.4m about 5 or 6 years ago. About £40 each iirc.

Duncan

I am hoping Dan comes through with one, if he does I will see if I can get another one made...