Forum: Repairs
11-25-2007, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 39
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Re: Transom replacement
Here are the latest pics. Had my brother up on thanksgiving and had him help me lift the floor out. Too out the rotten aft bulkhead. Used a hand saw to cut the flotation foam in half and removed it...
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Forum: Repairs
11-20-2007, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 31
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Re: Pettit Easypoxy
I would try to stick to two part paints, awlgrip, or interlux perfection even. I sprayed the awlcraft 2000, it was nice to work with and is somewhat forgiving in that it is buffable and you can...
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Forum: Repairs
11-18-2007, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 39
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Re: Transom replacement
Yup, before I put the liner in Ill cap it with some glass. I cut the floor today, that sucker is heavy. Gonna need a couple a beers in me to lift that out...
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Forum: Repairs
11-17-2007, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,018
Re: Transom replacement
Thanks guys! I think the next step is to cut out the floor. Im only gonna cut up to the forward casting deck, removing the deck would be too much work for me right now. After the floor is off Ill...
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Forum: Repairs
11-17-2007, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,018
Re: Transom replacement
Here is pics of the finished transom layup. Next the floor is comming out!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/srzee/IMG_2578.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/srzee/IMG_2577.jpg
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Forum: Repairs
11-07-2007, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,018
Re: Transom replacement
The stringer wood is good, as far as what I see. Im gonna retab them to the hull and to the transom, maybe add a little knee in the transom area. At least the aft bulk head (under the console area of...
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Forum: Repairs
11-06-2007, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,018
Re: Transom replacement
Thanks. Hammers picture prodding is what has kept me motivated, and Im trying to beat the weather at this point.
I figured and was hoping that the 1/2" ply was flexible enough to make the bend...
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Forum: Repairs
11-06-2007, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,018
Re: Transom replacement
Here are some pics:
Cleaned up with grinder, cut out all voids, wiped down with acetone
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/srzee/IMG_2484.jpg
Made a cardboard template, traced onto 3...
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Forum: Repairs
11-02-2007, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 618
Re: Sea drive transom repair? Sea Cast?
I do believe the Nidacore pourable transom or the Arjay 6011 is better (and cheaper) than seacast, others may agree. You should look at the spec sheets on these products. Many production boats are...
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Forum: Repairs
11-01-2007, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 618
Re: Sea drive transom repair? Sea Cast?
Where are you located? I looked into doing the pourable transom using the Nidacore or Arjay, but with shipping to started to get expensive. Without shipping its fairly cheap ($350-450). I decided to...
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Forum: Repairs
10-25-2007, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,018
Re: Transom replacement
Thanks for the suggestions. I did get a few tubs of cabosil to bed the core. I will try to remove the screws as I go, I was only going to use them to help my three 1/2" sheets of ply make the transom...
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Forum: Repairs
10-24-2007, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 39
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Forum: Repairs
10-24-2007, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,018
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Forum: Repairs
10-24-2007, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,018
Re: Transom replacement
I cleaned the surfaces with a grinder, and cut a template from cardboard. Ill post some pics, hopefully I can cut the ply and start laminating this weekend.
Does anyone know if its OK to use...
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Forum: Repairs
10-18-2007, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Repairs
10-17-2007, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,018
Re: Transom replacement
Yes, transom, stringers, bulkheads, the whole shebang. Actually the srtingers are not rotten, just delaminated, so I will re-tab those in and add some knees in the transom area. Replace the...
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Forum: Repairs
10-17-2007, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,018
Transom replacement
Started the transom replacement, pictures speak for themselves:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/srzee/IMG_2419.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/srzee/IMG_2420.jpg
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Forum: Repairs
08-27-2007, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 774
Re: Transom?'s
Does anyone know if there is any space between the inner and outer liner on the 73 style V's? Im trying to plan how Im gonna open the floor to access the stringers and take care of the transom all at...
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Forum: Repairs
08-21-2007, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 774
Re: Transom?'s120
3 gallons isnt bad. Is that your estimate of what it will take to do the transom or do you have a lot left to do? If I could get away with that I might go the traditional route. FGCI 2:1 laminating...
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Forum: Repairs
08-21-2007, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 774
Re: Transom?'s
Thanks, Im taking the bimini off while I cut into her. Im trying to do a cost comparison to, time, materials etc. What I would like to know is approx how much resin is used in a typical transom redo?...
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Forum: Repairs
08-20-2007, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 774
Re: Transom?'s
Yeah, mine is a 73 and after looking at it it is not set up like yours. I dont think it will work the same.
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Forum: Repairs
08-20-2007, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 774
Re: Transom?'s
I think Im gonna try the pourable. I pulled up part of the top cap and the transonm is rotten, I can pull it out with just my hands. I grabbed out about 3" down, like cereal!
Here are some picks...
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Forum: Repairs
08-17-2007, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 774
Re: Transom?'s
Not sure. I think you get 1255 cubic inches per 5 gallon pail. Ill try to do the math this weekend. Probably at least 10 gallons.
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Forum: Repairs
08-17-2007, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 774
Re: Transom?'s
Still running- did you need to take any precautions in making sure the overall hull shape did not change? Ive seen a few mako and seacraft restores that deformed when the top cap was removed and it...
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Forum: Repairs
08-16-2007, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 774
Re: Transom?'s
Considering I need to repair at least part of a stringer it will probably be best to remove the rear portion of the floor along with the inner transom skin. Man that sucks....
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