Zodiac Dinghy Transom Repair

The process taken to Refit the  Zodiac Transom.


1. Zodiac Transom and transom fittings which were removed by hot air gun.


2. Transom and single part Hypalon which is used to prime the wood of the transom prior to final glueing with PVC two part adhesive.


3. Removing old glue from Zodiac inflatable with power tool.


4. Removing rowlocks (which were also coming un-stuck) with hot air gun.


5. Rowlock removed.


6. Rowlock after cleaning, also primed with Hypalon single part because fitting is made of rubber.

Zodiac Transom
7. Removing old adhesive from base of transom.


8.  Single part adhesive and cut down brush ready for priming.


9.  After priming  – 2 part PVC adhesive and brush ready for final gluing.


10. Transom with side fitting glued.


11. Zodiac Dinghy Floor prior to cleaning off old glue.


12. After final gluing to tubes transom strapped tight for 48 hours.


13. Gluing floor to base of transom.