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Thanks for the tips MJ. Will do. Cutting a new hole makes a lot more sense; a lot less turns for the cables and wires; straight run to the back. I like it. Also, great idea about using the dowels. Hey, no matter what CB says, you da' man MJ. ;)

We tried using that Tal-Strip paint remover on the transom to remove the bottom paint to get things ready to be painted when the glass work is completed, but the Tal-Strip didn't work too well for us. Don't know why... We did just as Skools recommended, but it looks like the bottom paint has pretty much stained the hull. We will try to clean things up a little better with acetone, but it looks like we'll be painting the transom. Here are some pics from today...

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...l/100_1201.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...l/100_1202.jpg

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good job. looks like ur moving right along. dont ya hate all those unexpected little hangups! keep at it and good luck.

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Well, here's some of the progress we've made this week. Sorry about the pictures at the end that were taken in the dark and rain, but I figured it was better than nothing for now. I'll take a few more in the daytime once Ernesto gets out of the way.

We installed 3 layers of plywood totalling one and a half inches thick, then glassed over.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...l/100_1221.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...l/100_1222.jpg

This is a shot inside the transom area behind the back seat...

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...l/100_1225.jpg

Then, we sanded the glass, filled in with surface putty, sanded and painted with poly. Not too shabby, huh?

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...l/100_1223.jpg

Then, we installed the Gil bracket that Kamikaze so graciously sold to me. By the way, thanks again Kamikaze for the pointers and the aluminum...

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...l/100_1227.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...l/100_1228.jpg

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Looking sweet Grace, hope the rest goes smooth for you ;)

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How much did the bracket cost? I have a V-20 center console that pretty open in the back and I would like to close it all the way in and then mount the bracket. I am alway afraid of getting a wave over the back and swamping the boat.

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Axes,

I paid $150 for it, but that's only because Kamikaze gave me a good deal. Other brackets will cost you anywhere from $350 for a used one to $1200 or more for a newer one with swim platform.

D&D Marine brackets (http://www.dadmarine.com/) seem to be the least expensive from what I was able to tell when I was shopping around.

Steve

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I got my bracket a Stainless Marine, with full swim platform.

It was a take off!! Go to some mariners around your area, and ask if they have one laying around!

Cost new was $1500 I paided $400 Keep checking your local paper they are allover the place!!

Good Luck!!


Good work Bygracealone!!

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I might go look around Port O'Conner and see if I can find something. Thanks

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Lookin' good, Bygrace...keep it up !! ;) ;D ;D ...

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Looking good BGA.Keep up the good work! Billy Mac ;D