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 bulkheads. The floor core is good as well. The rest of the hull is asthetically in great shape and that is why Im bothering to fix it.
I was careful levelling out the hull and have been taking measurements to aviod distortion. I popped the cap up to get out the liner I cut but then popped the cap back on and threw in some screws to keep the hull shape together. May be unnecessary.
As for the transom core Im undecided. I am going to get 1/2" ply and cut it to shape, 3 pieces. See how easy it takes a bend and go from there. If it looks like its putting too much pressure on the hull I will cut it into three sections and scarf them in. That is what was there originally.
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