Hammer's transom Rebuild
 

Well guys, I promised I would knock out the transom today. Well, remember I worked all night and just got home. So I did the best I could for being up for over 24 hours. I started off the day removing some more decals.

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I then started removing the rub rail.

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Well after staring at the transom that seemed like a life time, I finally picked a spot, marked it out and started cutting.

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Splash well removed.

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rotted wood. :-/

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Splash well.

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Inner skin grinded out along the edges and removed.

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Was disapointed to see that Wellcraft pieced in the transom with several pieces. I'm hoping to insert full pieces for strenght. Is this what everyone does ??

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Inner Skin removed.
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Running out of steam and the beer was getting warm. Tried getting all the wood out, decided I would do the rest another day.
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Last Pic. :-*

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Re: Hammer's transom Rebuild
 

Good first day Mike 8) As far as the transom in three pieces I think this is how they compensated for the curve. I'm not sure of the best way to match the curve of the transom. My plan was to epoxy (3) 1/2 inch sheets of plywood individually to the transom skin and pull it tight with screws and wood washers, then do the next 2 layers the same way till I got my 1 1/2. I figure thats the best way to get the curve. Then again I never did a boat transom before and my project V went to the crusher so take my advice lightly ::)

Re: Hammer's transom Rebuild
 

Mulv. Thats what I planned on doing as well, except I thought about running or cutting grooves into the plywood so it would bend easier. Plus toss in some filler to help fill the voids when bending her in shape.

Thanks for the Feed back. *;)

Re: Hammer's transom Rebuild
 

Hammer, I am thoroughly impressed...out there bustin' tail on a boat that ain't your main squeeze and here it is 90 outside and humid as hell ;D

Keep up the good work and hey, nice pix ;D

Re: Hammer's transom Rebuild
 

Ya got KAHUNAS, Kid... ;) ... 8) 8) 8) ...

Re: Hammer's transom Rebuild
 

Thanks guys. It was a killer today with the heat. And doing this by myself made me think twice about everything. Now lets see if I can put it back together. *:-/ * * ;)

I remember seeing Stink with the chain saw. I guess he was going to pour in Seacast ??? ???
I was about to do the same, but the cost was alot, plus I had concerns about raising it to a 25: transom and coming up with a way to make a false skin for it to bond to.

Re: Hammer's transom Rebuild
 

That's what I'm talking bout big guy, BALLS OUT DESTRUCTION!!! Love it, I should have waited to take vacation and come help and learn. DAMN fine Job there!!!

Re: Hammer's transom Rebuild
 

You've inspired me! Wifey says she'll kill me but, I think I'm going to unbarry the v I found and redo her over the next 28 years till retirment.

Re: Hammer's transom Rebuild
 

Hammer, I wouldn't cut grooves. The plywood will bend find to the curve of the transom. Cutting grooves isn't needed and you'll never get it filled evenly. Just seems like extra work with no chance of being stronger, but a slight chance of being weaker?

JMHO

Re: Hammer's transom Rebuild
 

HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go get her buddy, that is awesome, wish I had time to come help ;D