Transom Doors
Need a replacement transom door? Boat Outfitters offers direct OEM replacement Starboard and acrylic transom doors with hardware for many popular boat brands, including Boston Whaler, Chaparral, Sea Ray, and many more. » Read More
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What Are Transom Doors?
Transom doors, as their name implies, are doors on the transom of your boat. The transom is the flat, rear section of the boat. It can be referred to as the stern as well. These doors can be a useful addition to a custom build, or an important replacement part on boats that need to be updated. Read More
Transom doors, as their name implies, are doors on the transom of your boat. The transom is the flat, rear section of the boat. It can be referred to as the stern as well. These doors can be a useful addition to a custom build, or an important replacement part on boats that need to be updated.
They can serve multiple purposes. On diehard fishing boats, they can be used to pull in giant marlin, tuna, and swordfish. In the case of a fishing boat, they might be referred to as a tuna door rather than a transom door. On other boats, they make getting in and out of the boat easier whether you’re swimming at the sandbar or snorkeling.
On larger boats, the transom door can be a heavy-duty piece of equipment, capable of holding back water while backing down on billfish. On smaller boats, they’re more of an aesthetic feature for holding back small children than waves. Some boats use the transom as a storage area. For example, the Glasstream Transom Storage Door provides three square feet of access to your transom storage area.
Starboard vs. Acrylic Transom Doors
Although some door transoms are molded from fiberglass by the boat builder, most of the replacement doors made by Outfitters are either King Starboard or marine acrylic. Both are excellent materials, but Starboard doors tend to be tougher and more resistant to UV. Acrylic doors, on the other hand, are more rigid and glossier, which tends to provide a higher-end look.
Transom Doors With Hardware
Most of Boat Outfitters’ transom doors are supplied with hardware including hinges and latches. The hinges might be piano hinges or butt hinges, while the latches are usually sliding barrel bolt style latches or Omni Flush recessed spring-loaded latches with a stainless steel body and black plastic handle.
If you select a transom door that isn’t supplied with hardware — or if you only need the hardware — check out the wide selection of latches and hinges.
Replacing Your Transom Door
Replacing a transom door on your boat can be easy. Boat Outfitters has a vast selection of replacement doors listed on their website. Even if they don’t have your particular model listed on their website, they may have the data file in their system. Simply reach out to them with your specific model and year, and they might be able to make a replacement to manufacturer specifications. Read More
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