Step lift restoration

[MAKAK]

Hi everyone, I’m new to the site. I bought a 1974 v20 steplift a few months ago that needed a lot of work. So far I have torn the old transom out and have plywood cut and fit as well as some other pieces heavily sanded to try and match the curve. My plan is too epoxy the two layers and filler panels then spread a verry generous amount of thickened epoxy (fibers and powder) over everything and glue the original fiberglass panel from the hull back on. The pic only has one layer of the plywood and I’ll be at work for another month so it’s all I have for pics for now. My next step is the stringers. I was thinking about cutting the top off and chainsawing out the old then seal new wood with epoxy spread some thickened epoxy on it, slide it in and clamp it to the existing glass. Then glass over the top. Let me know what y’all think, Especially if this sounds like a terrible plan.
Thanks

[phatdaddy]

Welcome to the cult. Looks like you ve got a big project ahead. I know at least one member on here repaired his stringers that way. Look in the gallery under Vic s V20, he has some photos that might give u some ideas.

Looks like your going back with the original 20 inch transom. Not sure what your power options are, but if you could go with a 25 inch transom, I think you would be better.

Keep taking photos

[Pipe_Dream]

Welcome! :beer:

[steplift20]

Welcome wellcraft brother, your in good hands here.

[Jetty Rocker]

Welcome MAKAK. How's your project coming along? I'm 3/4 way through my rebuild and I went all Coosa stringers, transom and floor. Lots of work but it'll be worth it. I'll post some pics of my project soon.