Shoal Runner Rebuild - Transom Relocation and Full Rear Structure Repair

Some boats come in with damage that stops most shops cold. This Shoal Runner was one of them. The rear corner was completely crushed - hull panels crumpled, the transom compromised, and the whole back end of the boat structurally unsound. A simple patch was never going to cut it here.

What this job actually called for was a full rework of the rear structure. We moved the transom forward, which meant tearing into the existing framing, rebuilding it properly, and making sure everything tied back into the hull the right way. That kind of work isn't just welding - it's problem-solving from the ground up.

The cleanout relocation was part of that same process. When you shift the transom, you have to rethink how the rest of the layout works. We kept the deck space usable and repositioned the cleanout so it made sense with the new configuration. Cutting corners on that detail would have created problems down the road.

The interior skeleton tells the story pretty well on its own. New framing, clean welds throughout, and a structure that's built to handle real use again. This is the kind of aluminum boat repair and modification work that takes actual planning - not just time in the shop.

Not every boat that looks done for actually is. If you've got a tough repair or a custom build that needs someone willing to figure it out, this is the kind of job we live for.