Restore the structural strength behind your boat. Captain Levi’s repairs rotten, delaminated, cracked, and water-damaged transoms throughout Tampa Bay.
The transom carries the engine’s weight and thrust, and ties into major hull structure. Water intrusion can rot the core, fiberglass can delaminate, and mounting areas can crack — putting your boat’s strength, safety, and performance at risk.
Remove and replace the entire transom with marine-grade materials.
Once water has soaked the core across the transom and the wood has gone soft, a new core is the only lasting fix. We grind out the old core down to a clean, solid surface, fit a new marine plywood or composite core snug against the hull, bond it to the outer skin, and relaminate the inside face.
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Repair localized damage while restoring strength and integrity.
If testing shows the damage is limited to one area, such as around a fitting or a mounting point, and the rest of the transom is solid, a partial repair can be the right call. We cut back to dry, sound material, rebuild the core and laminate in that area, and tie the new work into the existing structure.
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Replace wet, rotted, or delaminated core materials.
Water gets into a transom core through engine bolt holes, drain tubes and other fittings, and once it’s in, the wood rots and the transom starts to flex under engine load. We open the skin, remove all compromised core down to solid structure, and install new marine-grade core with the proper resin system before relaminating.
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Repair structural cracks and separate laminates.
Cracks around the engine area or across the transom, or inner and outer layers pulling apart, usually mean the transom is flexing under engine load. We check whether the core behind is still sound, grind out the cracked and separated fiberglass, and rebuild it with marine-grade fabrics before fairing and finishing to match.
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Rebuild damaged or crushed engine mounting areas.
Engine thrust and vibration can crush the core under the mounting bolts and stretch the holes out of round, which lets the engine shift and lets water in. We remove the damaged material, rebuild the mounting area solid with new core and laminate, and re-drill and seal the bolt holes so the engine sits tight.
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Additional reinforcement for high-horsepower or repowered boats.
A heavier or more powerful engine puts more load and thrust through the transom than the boat may have been built for. Before you repower, we inspect the transom and the structure it ties into, then add core and fiberglass reinforcement where it’s needed so the transom can handle the new engine without flexing.
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Send Us PhotosEvery transom repair is based on the actual condition of your boat — not just covering the visible damage. We use marine-grade fiberglass fabrics and the appropriate resin systems to ensure a strong, long-lasting repair.
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We assess the damage, check for moisture, and determine the full extent of the repair.
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All compromised fiberglass and core material are removed down to solid structure.
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New core and marine-grade fiberglass fabrics are installed using the proper resin system.
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The repair is shaped, finished and matched to your boat for a clean, durable result.
A sagging or rotten transom is not a patch-up job. Once water has reached the core and the wood has gone soft, the only lasting fix is a new core. The work is technical, but it comes down to respecting the boat’s structure one step at a time.
The damaged core is cut and ground out until only a clean, solid surface is left. It is slow, gritty, hands-on work, and there is no shortcut: anything soft left behind will fail again.
The replacement core, marine plywood or a composite board, is measured, cut and fitted until it sits snug against the hull. The fit is what restores the transom’s strength.
The new core is bonded to the outer skin and securely fastened so the two work as a single piece.
Layers of fiberglass and resin go on over the inside face, sealing the core in a tough, waterproof structural shell. This relamination is what rebuilds the strength and makes the repair last for years.
The crew removing the old, rotten transom from a 33-foot Formula. The crumbled brown material coming out is what a waterlogged plywood core looks like once the skin is opened. Everything soft came out before the new core went in.
We don’t just cover the damage. We repair the structure behind it.
Common signs include soft spots, cracks, engine mounting movement, water leaks, or visible damage around the engine area.
Yes. Many transoms can be partially repaired if the undamaged structure is solid.
Yes. We remove wet or rotted core material and replace it with new, marine-grade core materials.
Yes. We can rebuild damaged or crushed engine mounting areas and restore proper strength.
Yes. We offer both mobile service throughout Tampa Bay and shop repairs at our Largo location.
Turnaround time depends on the extent of the damage and access to the boat. We’ll provide a timeline after inspection.
We provide fiberglass transom repair and replacement throughout Pinellas County and the greater Tampa Bay area, including Largo, Clearwater, Dunedin, St. Petersburg, Seminole, Pinellas Park, Indian Rocks Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, Tampa and surrounding communities.
Don’t wait for structural damage to spread. Send Captain Levi’s photos of the transom and we’ll help you determine the next step.
Have a soft or cracked transom, a loose engine mount or a question about a transom rebuild, need a quote, or ready to schedule? Fill out the form or give us a call — we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Your boat deserves the best, and we’re here to make it happen.
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