Transom Question..... Terminology

[mpdunne79]

First off. I've been a long time observer of the Champ forum and the valuable information I've gotten from this forum is a big reason why I decided to purchase my Champ in 2008.

I have a 2007 183 w/ 150 Yamaha VMax. Last fall while running back to the launch with my son in one fo the canals by my home, I struck a floating log. I was running in the middle of the canal (which is about 10ft deep). I was running about 47mph (GPS) and frankly am very lucky that neither my son or I got hurt... We were wearing our life jackets and I always run with the kill switch on.

Needless to say I needed a new transom. Surprisingly it does not appear to myself or folks Ive talked to that there is anything wrong with the motor. It looks like I should get the boat back early next week. I spoke with the folks doing the repiar recently and wasnt completely sure of some of the terminolgy he was using and thought I'd open it up to the very knowledgable folks here what the following terms are referring to in reference to transom construction:

"Knee Braces"
"Strong back"

I apologise in advance if these terms are abit elementary. I guess I havent done a very good job at self educating myslef in bass boat construcion 101. I've done some searching on the internet, but cant seem to find any specific information.

Thanks for the help!!

[Lea]

VERY glad neither of you were hurt. Good job on wearing jackets and kill switch!!

Someone will be along regarding explanation of terms.

[fish hound]

Check out this link : http://www.bbcboards.net/zerothread?id=353026

Its from the restoration forum here on BBC. There are some pics towards the bottom of the page where you can see cardboard. The cardboard is being used as templates for the knee braces and stongback. Knee braces are the ones that slope toward the bottom of the hull and usually tie into the stringers, the strongback is the horizontal one and helps stiffen the transom.

Matt

[Royjulius]

I'm with Lea, good thing you guys are alright....