To Seacast or not?

[JeffXJ]

When I redo my transom I'm thinking of using the seacast transom repair. So I'm wondering if anyone here has actually used it and would be willing to give pointers. I've read good stuff on it so far (mostly on sites where it's sold) but I haven't been able to find any non-bias reviews about how well it works, or how easy it is (or isn't) to work with.

Seacast also seems to be good for stringers (and maybe even bulkheads) but again, I can't find any non-bias reviews. Can anyone out there speak from personal experience?

[Vic]

I read that Knightfisher did his for $350.00 and likes it. He hung a 200 off of it so it must be strong.

[reelapeelin]

I think you're gonna get good feedback on this forum...then punch up thehulltruth.com (it's where I found THIS site...)

MJ...didn't you Seacast your transom?...

[davexx]

Hey jeff,also check out the classic mako forum.There seems to be a lot of transom rebuilding over there and I know some have used seacast. davexx ;D

[macojoe]

Nope no sea cast here!

But if i ever have to I will go that way!!

It was knightfisher that did his over with the stuff.

[JeffXJ]

I think you're gonna get good feedback on this forum...then punch up thehulltruth.com (it's where I found THIS site...)


Reel, thanks for the suggestion. I didn't have much time to look, but as of yet I haven't found any posts about seacast there. I'll look later tonight when I have more time.

Hey jeff,also check out the classic mako forum.There seems to be a lot of transom rebuilding over there and I know some have used seacast. davexx

Dave, big thanks to you too! On that site it appears there may be another alternative to Seacast called Coosa (I never heard of it). I'll be looking into that as well to try to compare/contrast with seacast. If nothing else, it looks like it may be a little more user friendly. Again my time was limited for the moment....


My thanks goes to everyone on this site for all of your input! :)

[knightfisher]

Hey just read the post and the seacast works great. I do have a 97 merc hanging off my transome (strong as bull) What i did was i pulled the cap off my boat by renting scaffolding and used come-a-longs to lift it and belive it or not it was not that hard. but i think if i did over again i would have just cut the top of the transome and dug it out that way. I took a chain saw and long wood drill bits and dug all the wood out. Well you can go to www.transomerepair.com and it has all the instructions on how to do it. If you have any questions you can message me or email me and i will give you my phone # and i will help you out as much as i can.

[Vic]

See! I told you he did it. When I do my transom I,m gonna seacast it. Thanks Knightfisher.

[JeffXJ]

I just wanted to say thanks for all the input to everyone. After doing some more research and reading some of the other forums you guys (and gals....just incase :) ) suggested, I think I'm starting to lean toward Coosa board for the transom. It's recieved great reviews from the claasic mako guys as well as some of the other forums I've read and I just found out bro-inlaw can get it for me a little on the cheap side. The seacast still seems to be in question although nobody has mentioned any failures or anything less than a strong transom when used, it seems that lots of people are a little conerned about how it will hold up in the long term. Also, it seems that most people are saying the seacast is actually heavier that wood (which I'm still not sure about) but some claim a substantial weight difference when doing larger projects such as a transom core replacement (between 100 and 200 lbs, if I remember correctly). Thanks Knight for the offer, plans are still fluid at the moment and if I change my mind about the seacast I'll drop you a line.

I know this thread has been quite for a while. Things got a little busy and my time was limited, but I hope to have a plan and start work on the "Big V" soon. Unfortunatly I have to finish getting my garage set up (so I can find tools and materials :-[ then finish redoing the fence so I can get the boat in the back yard before the city comes out to "formally" inform me that boats aren't allowed to be stored in the driveway (go figure, we live on the coast, but have to hide our boarts...... >:( ) Right now I have my boat stashed at my parents' house! It's nice living close to family!!!! ;D

[macojoe]

well I am sure that what ever you do it will come out fine!!

I live on Cape Cod and we have the same rule as you!! All recreational vechiles (campers, boats, airplanes, ect) Have to be to the rear or the property?

[JeffXJ]

MJ, funny thing about that rule here is it doesn't apply to utility trailers. So you can have a bunch of ugly beat up utility trailers in front of your house, but you can't have a nice boat there.....things that make me say hmmmm. BTW thanks for the encouragement! :D

[JeffXJ]

UPDATE! I just brought the boat home and tucked it in it's new "Bed". Cutting should commence soon! ;D

[reelapeelin]

Jeff...keep us posted on how it goes...pics every chance you get...can't post TOO many... :D 8) ;D