Fai-oe-oe lava PVC va'a transom, ata ma ata vitio faataitaiga

Almost every angler dreams of buying a boat that expands his capabilities, especially in conditions when you have to fish in wild waters. It is usually difficult to fish from the shore in such reservoirs due to the presence of dense vegetation located along the banks. The presence of a boat makes it possible not to pay much attention to such inconveniences.

Retail outlets have a variety of designs of boats made of modern PVC material. As a rule, inflatable boats are of interest, which are more practical and easier to operate. Inflatable boats do not have excessive weight, so they are easy to move both along the shore and on the water. In addition, they do not take up much space, especially when not inflated. This is especially true when the boat needs to be moved to a body of water or placed in storage. Small models of inflatable boats do not require special means for transportation.

Such simple designs are subject to modification, which is what many anglers do. The most demanded part of any boat is a hinged transom, which will later serve as a place for attaching the outboard motor.

If you buy a PVC inflatable boat and an outboard motor for it separately, it will be much cheaper. But there is a small problem here that does not allow you to simply install an outboard motor. The fact is that the motor is installed on a transom, which you can buy, or you can do it yourself. Naturally, self-production will be cheaper. The main thing is that the owner knows how to work with tools and various materials. On the other hand, our anglers are masters of all trades and can cope with such a task in no time.

Despite this, you need to be very careful and responsible, otherwise the design will turn out to be unsuccessful and dangerous during operation.

Do-it-yourself PVC boat transom

The transom is where the outboard motor is attached. It must be a reliable, firmly fixed structure. Therefore, the manufacturing process cannot be approached irresponsibly. This element must not be allowed to be unstable and not durable. Mistakes on the water can end badly. This is especially true when there are several people in the boat and their well-being depends on this structural element.

When carrying out work, you should strictly adhere to the basic recommendations, taking into account the technical characteristics of the PVC boat along with the motor that will be attached to this element.

Motor and transom

The transom for an inflatable boat is calculated exclusively for a specific model of an inflatable boat, since boat designs are varied and differ in size. As a rule, for those models of boats that are sold without an engine and are designed for oaring, they do not allow the installation of an outboard motor more powerful than 3 horsepower. Such a motor will allow you to move in an inflatable boat through the water at a speed of up to 10 km / h. Such inflatable boats have restrictions related to the mass of the motor. By and large, such boats are not designed to be equipped with outboard motors.

Before starting work, you should carefully study the technical data of the PVC boat and the motor in order to correctly calculate the outboard transom.

Since the boat is not large, the transom is an additional load, especially with a motor. At the same time, you need to take into account that the boat is made of thin PVC material.

And yet, such a transom is able to hold a boat motor, up to 3 horses, which contributes to more comfortable fishing conditions. At the same time, the entire structure should be carefully considered, since it exerts significant pressure on the stern of the boat. The more powerful the engine, the greater its mass and the greater the load it exerts on the material of the boat.

Transom construction

As a rule, a hinged transom for a boat is a very simple design, consisting of:

• From the plate.
• From fasteners.
• From the rims, which are also called buds.

The plate is made from a plate and can have an arbitrary shape. Mounting arcs are brackets that are attached to both the plate and the boat using eyelets.

The eyelets have a peculiar design, consisting of special brackets that have a flat base.

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Only waterproof plywood is suitable for the manufacture of the plate. It is quite light and durable, while it has a polished surface that can protect the structure from negative natural factors.

For the manufacture of staples, rolled steel is used, which bends depending on the given shape. The best option is to use stainless steel or steel with a special coating (chrome, nickel, zinc).

The presence of steel elements allows you to create a solid structure that is resistant to deformation. If the elements have a protective coating, then the structure is durable, protected from corrosion.

The eye is made of plastic, which is characterized by lightness and resistance to moisture, as well as to other negatives. In addition, the plastic is easily glued to the PVC base from which the boat is made. For fastening, use only moisture-resistant glue.

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All work begins with a drawing. Moreover, a drawing of the simplest transom design is suitable.

For the plate, plywood is used, 10 mm thick. The edges of the plate should be treated with sandpaper so as not to damage the boat. Loops are attached to the plate, which will serve as a fastener for metal brackets.

Mounting arches are bent manually or on the machine.

Eyes are bought separately, if all the details are ready, then they should be installed on the boat.

Installing a transom on a rubber boat

It is preferable to install a transom on a boat made of PVC material as follows:

• First of all, the boat is inflated and, with the help of glue, the eyelets are fastened. Moreover, it is very important that they are glued exactly in those places where they can be useful.
• The base of the eyelets is covered with an adhesive, after which they are attached to the boat. The rest of the rings are attached in the same way. Depending on the size of the mounting arches, the required number of these fastening elements is set. When the glue is completely dry, air should be bled from the boat, and the mounting arcs should be connected to the plate.
• After that, the boat is again filled with air, but not completely, but half. Mounting arches are installed so that they can be fixed with eyelets. Finally, the boat is fully inflated and the whole structure is securely held on the boat.

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The height of the transom, or otherwise the size of the plate, depends on the height of the sides of the boat in the inflated position. The transom may be equal to the height of the sides or may be larger, and also smaller, but not by much. The main condition is that the motor is securely and firmly held on the transom, and also be safe during operation.

Reinforcement of the outboard transom

The classic transom consists of two brackets and four eyelets. If it is required to strengthen the transom, then you can increase the number of brackets, and hence the number of eyelets. At the same time, one should not forget that additional fasteners increase the weight of the structure, which is an additional load on the boat, including the material from which the boat is made.

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In fishing conditions, when transitions over long distances are required, it is very difficult to do without a motor, since all the load falls on the hands. This is to the fact that you can’t swim far on the oars. Fishing with oars is comfortable only on small lakes or ponds, where the presence of a boat motor is not necessary. Although fishing can be comfortable in such conditions, the main thing is that the presence of a boat allows you to catch hard-to-reach areas of water bodies.

Naturally, the presence of a motor will facilitate the process of fishing, but you should think about how necessary it is. If you intend to fish in large reservoirs, then it is better to buy a PVC boat along with a motor. Although it is more expensive, it is reliable, because everything is calculated here. In addition, the motor can be powerful, which will allow you to quickly move through the water.