Tinted Textured Transom Cap!

[Mac_Attack]

I'd first like to thank Stinky and Skools for their informative input.

This the original plastic transom cap.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/P1010002.jpg

This is what we found under it. *Wood was solid where we could get to it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/P1010001.jpg

The Mac Attack is getting a new motor so we decided to rap the cap in glass before we had it mounted. *The 150 Force is removed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/P1010008-1.jpg

My brother in law Dan, and partner on the new E-Tec, grinds out the old filler that has cracked through the years.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/P1010011.jpg

Puddy has been removed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/P1010012.jpg


Cap was then sanded to remove the gel coat.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/P1010003.jpg

Holes were drilled in the top of the cap and all the wood that could be gotten to was treated with CPES. *CPES is an epoxy sealer like get rot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/12.jpg


The opening was then filled with 1/4 inch chopped glass and epoxy resin to fill the void.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/14.jpg

This was then sanded to a rounded shape as Stinky and Skools have told us.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/21.jpg

I then refilled the small holes or any openings with a paste made from talc like powder and epoxy resin.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/25.jpg


The cap was sanded and then wrapped with glass tape. *I used two layers of tape because it is not too thick.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/36.jpg

I then retaped the cap and applied a tinted talc paste with a paint brush. *The texture was acheived by using a plastic scouring pad.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/43.jpg

Tape was removed before the texture coating was completely cured. *I'm pretty much satisfied with the project. *Time will tell!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/46.jpg

[msbhammer]

Mac, great work and great information on the step by step on th eprocess. Will help others out. I did get lost though. Did you mat over the outer skin ??, if you did, I cant tell. Thats a A+ Job !!!.

[Mac_Attack]

Hammer I used two layers of fiberglass tape, 3" and 6". The 6" was cut to fit. Billy Mac ;D

[2ndchance]

Beautiful work Mac. :) Very informative post also.

[tsubaki]

Wonderful work. Wish I was that commited to cataloging my work. ;)

[phester]

nice job Mac!

[macojoe]

You did a great job there!! Better then I would ever had done!!

The only thing I would have done was over lap more, you are supose to go 3" past the repair all the way around, But I am sure you are fine!!

This is going to go in the How to section when I get around to it!!

[Skools Out]

looks great i have 3 others needing that come on over lol

[reelapeelin]

WOW, Mac!! Whadda nice job 8) ...and the step-by-step is very informative ;) ...well done...you may have inspired me to get rid of my ol' metal cap ::) ...


Can't wait to see pix of the big "E" hangin' on that purdy work!! ;D ;D ...

[C YENSEN]

looks, great man...you really did a good job ;)

[Stillrunning]

Nice work and that should solve that issue for the life of the boat.

[Airslot]

Very nice work, Ya done gooood.

[lumberslinger178]

nice work billy ;D ;D ;D ;D I wish I would have done that maybe next yr i will pull motor and do it ;D ;D ;D

[willy]

Well done Mac, well done ;)

[msbhammer]

Lumber, I give up. Whats that blue rubber thing a bob that says v-20 on it in your pic. ??? ;D

[reelapeelin]

Lumber, I give up. Whats that blue rubber thing a bob that says v-20 on it in your pic. ??? ;D




Looks like something someone might utilize prior to or just after a wild ride on a sex-swing :o ...

[randlemanboater]

Oh, I know what that is, its ah.....ah.......what is that?

[parishht]

He explained it before, it is a rock that someone found and painted it.

I have an issue with that though,
cause it looks like an indian corn crushing pestel / masher
or a skinning tool for making leather.

[reelapeelin]

It's a V-20 Blue-Back Slug ::) ...




...and I'm pretty sure ol' Slinger's gettin' his big ol' jollies off messin' w/us on this ;D ;D ...



How's the transom-cap comin' along, Mac?? ;) ...

[Mac_Attack]

E-Tec gets installed tomorrow!! Billy Mac ;D ;D ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

NICE JOB MAC!!! I love it! 8)

[Blue_Runner]

Beautiful Billy Mac - nice work! You da man!

[msbhammer]

Somebody mention a swing ride. ;D

[reelapeelin]

E-Tec gets installed tomorrow!! Billy Mac ;D ;D ;D



PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES!! ;D ;D ;D ...

[macojoe]

Good for you Mac!! Good Luck!

[reelapeelin]

Feelin' kinda like Christmas up there this mornin'?? ... didja put up the E-Tec tree last night??... ;D ;D ...

[Airslot]

Well, its been two days...where are the pics and reports. No breakin required on those Etecs... ;D

[reelapeelin]

Well, its been two days...where are the pics and reports. No breakin required on those Etecs... ;D




Slot...ya know, I think I'm noticin' a trend here...after each E-Tec install these guys drop off the radar for a few days ... w/no break-in required, i think they're out runnin' around at WOT, whooopin' it up for several days, tryin' to get the $hit-eattin' grin off their lips ... 8) ... it's what I'd do ;D ;D ;D ...

[Airslot]

I don't know REEL, but I'm not sure that Lumber has even put the key in his yet? My theory is that once you hand an Etec, one of two things happen...

1. You just stand around staring, maybe even humping on your Etec all day. (Picture Stinky here)

2. Once you hang that Etec, the supermodels just swarm too you, then you have no time or energy to use it.

Whatcha think? ;D

[reelapeelin]

Slot, ya might have somethin' there ... in Slinger's case, he hasn't turned the key, cause he hasn't squared it w/ the "she" ... yeah, she saw warranty papers, but that ones still cookin' ;) ...

That leaves Mac n' Jack ... and I can easily see both out humpin' their new E-Tecs...although Mac would pull it behind a large tree...Jack would park by the curb on a busy day ;) ... ;D ;D ;D ...



































I'd do it like Jack 8) ...

[Pipe_Dream]

Beautiful job, Mac, and an A-1 Excellent post.

We're not-so-patiently awaiting more pics and a new engine report!

[msbhammer]

We dont want Pics. We want is a live web cam of the change over. ;D

[Mac_Attack]

I get the boat back Monday evening. *You will get pictures along with the same video format as my Force 150 Lake Test. *I'm working the weekend so I told the guy no hurry. *The eyes are starting to bite.When is the June fishing tournament June? *Billy Mac *;D


Reel I'm bashful it would be a large Oak tree. No pictures of the install, only after photos. I've got to work so I can pay for my share.

[reelapeelin]

Thanks for lettin' us know, Mac...we were startin' to worry 'bout ya ;) ... ya got us chompin' at the bit ;D ;D ;D ...