New V transom rebuild thread
 

Popped the broken metal transom cap off this weekend, found things to be about what i thought. Transom is complete mulch, working on clearing it out right now. Ive got a little grinding to do still to open up the port and starboard tops, but my plan is to get all the wood out of there, dry it out, and do a pourable transom in 3 steps, glassing in each level as i go up... Its the only way i can think of to get the whole top done. Anyone have any expirience? im flying a little blind here just doing some research and tearing stuff out. Would love to here about your experience with other transom jobs/products.. I saw some threads on here, curious how guys like them after putting a few years on them.

I believe SkunkBoat did exactly this and has videos of it being done. I'm sure he will check in and will have a ton of info for you.

Electric chain saw without using oil, paddle bits, homemade chisels, Shop Vac, etc.

Mine starting on page 6.
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...?t=2808&page=6

chainsaw
 

Had been working on this with auger bits, a few improvised tools, and a really long pair of needle nose pliers. Yesterday broke out the chainsaw... Man that is going to save alot of time, i took out a good 6 inches of wood in there in 20-30 minutes. Had to stop bc the blade was getting bogged down in the wet wood. Realized i never plugged up my scuppers on the deck, so some rain water was flowing into the transom (how the boat rotted in the first place). Plugged them up, hopefully will have the chance to dry today so i can get more out later on.

progress
 

progress

CHAIN SAW!!!!


My Youtube videos. Also search the tags here for transom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEz94NbKCh0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe_ZmPOUCNc

skunk.... love the videos... im doing this leaving the inside skin on(for now anyways). but very informative... Also who made that hardtop can i ask? ive been looking for one i love yours

You can probably get away with just digging out as far as you can in all directions. Try really hard to sand both skins.

I wanted to be confident in the bond between the core and skins so i removed the inside to get access. The real strength comes from the bond of the "sandwich".

I would probably try making the cut only inside the motorwell. Might not be able to get the piece out though. Maybe just remove the motorwell and one side, if you follow what I'm saying.

Top came from Shore Towers in Brick,NJ many years ago. Top is a 1" hex-core sandwiched between 1/8" glass. Don't think he's doing it anymore. Had him make a repair and add some rod holders a few years back.

Atlantic Towers in Bayville,NJ does nice work.

They also make a semi-DIY kit for Radar arches also. Well constructed.

oh, regarding hardtop... One mistake with this one was that the windshield is blocked from laying all the way over by one leg of the top. Make it clear that you don't want that!

Are you going to a 25" transom?

Oh...take all the screws out of the transducer/cables and drain tubes before you chain saw !!!!
If you watch the video, notice that the wood is 3 pieces and there is some thin glass between. You will be hitting that with the chainsaw.