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mauryc 05-03-2011 09:19 PM

Arjay rocks gentlemen........
 
Three plus years (maybe four, I can't remember) and she is still solid. No cracks, no flex, no movement - nada.

Maury

Richie Rich 05-06-2011 08:08 PM

Modern Chemistry.....amazing stuff

Genie Aye 05-07-2011 02:34 AM

Okay--I am just going to ask---:bat:

I am getting the feeling that you dig out the rotten wood--make a backing board inside the hull and then just pour this Arjay product in and that replaces the wood and will not rot.

Looks great by the way!!

smkinnan 05-09-2011 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genie Aye (Post 172829)
Okay--I am just going to ask---:bat:

I am getting the feeling that you dig out the rotten wood--make a backing board inside the hull and then just pour this Arjay product in and that replaces the wood and will not rot.

Looks great by the way!!

actually, there is an inner and outer fiberglass "skin" that the old, original wood was sandwiched in between (at least it is that way on my center console). All you have to do is dig out the wood between the two skins, making sure you get as much of the old wood out that you can, cover the holes in the transom really well, and pour in the arjay. It really is that simple. It actually is quite a job but with few steps. Digging out the old wood is the hardest part of the job but the right tools help.

Genie Aye 05-10-2011 10:11 PM

Thanks---I looked agian and you are right--there is a inner glass wall as well in the DC. I will have to remember this when my turn comes for this job.:clap::clap:

reelapeelin 05-11-2011 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smkinnan (Post 172960)
actually, there is an inner and outer fiberglass "skin" that the old, original wood was sandwiched in between (at least it is that way on my center console). All you have to do is dig out the wood between the two skins, making sure you get as much of the old wood out that you can, cover the holes in the transom really well, and pour in the arjay. It really is that simple. It actually is quite a job but with few steps. Digging out the old wood is the hardest part of the job but the right tools help.

If faced w/transom rebuild in the future, it's the route I'll take...l:clap:

thunderbug 07-13-2011 02:06 PM

my turn
 
Picked up an '88 20'CC with rotten transom; all else is solid. Got most of the wood out and plan on using Nidabond. Before you pour, is anything needed to prevent resin from running out at bottom of transom, if that makes sense. Haven't gotten down that far yet, just planning ahead.

tsubaki 07-13-2011 04:25 PM

When you get the wood out the way, take a rod and bend the end to have about a 2" 90 degree angle in it.
Probing in the bottom and any other places, see if there are voids toward the front or sides. Making the angle slightly longer than the fill area makes it quicker to find holes or gaps.
If you do find voids, you can pack some stuff in that general area to slow the hemorrhage of the fill material.
One thing that worked for me was a scuff material designed for floor sanding (from HomeDepot or Lowes). Looks like woven glass. If I can access the site long enough I'll try to see if there are pictures of the stuff (so far unsuccessful).

tsubaki 07-13-2011 04:50 PM

Go to this link and see post #65.
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...?t=2808&page=7

Shawsee 07-14-2011 06:42 AM

Looks great! I will be having to do mine soon also. The 76 V is showing all the typical signs of transom rot. I will be using the same stuff because of all the good reviews everyone says about it. Thanks!


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