Grady-white-transom-repair (2026)

Use a plastic mallet to tap across the transom. A sharp "ping" is good; a dull, hollow "thud" indicates delamination or wet wood.

Remove the outboard, trim tabs, scuppers, and the aluminum transom cap. grady-white-transom-repair

Butter the new core with thickened epoxy or polyester resin, clamp it into place, and glass over it with layers of 1708 Biaxial Cloth . Use a plastic mallet to tap across the transom

Use a multi-tool or circular saw to cut away the outer fiberglass skin . Carefully pry it off to reuse later if possible. clamp it into place