WHAT MAKES A TRANSOM WORK?

[Richard Hodge2]

I have had several boats and for the life of me I cannot understand what keeps the back of a boat from just falling off with all that motor bouncing and thrust of running. I really considered it when looking to replace my transom saver with a Lock and Stow and still don't understand how either of those helps anything if an engine has hydraulic trim. Could somebody clarify this simply for me? I mean it's just wood and fiberglass or wood and aluminum right?

Thanks for any insight

 

[TRCM]

There are also runners that go from the transom forward that are attached to the bottom of the hull which spread the load as well.

 

[Richard Hodge2]

Well that certainly splains some of it and I would imagine they carry much of the load. Thanks TRCM

 

[Dan J.]

Knee braces and cross supports are also integrated into many transoms to hold the weight and power of today's engines.