Made some serious headway on the project boat this week.
Tried to get the 88-89 225 Rude started, no spark, ran all the tests, ordered a powerpack.
The outboard was pulled and the transom repair started.
The chainsaw and scraper trick worked well. I'd say 90% of the wood was pretty bad. I cleaned all but the top 3 inches on each side near the cap. The nidabond filler should work like a charm. The skins and such were in fine shape.
There is a 2 week lead time for ordering the nida, so everything is tarped.
I also ripped the console open, removed the old rotted steering tubes. Uflex hydraulic steering to come. Along with some console changes.
Any recommendations for gauge backer material. I don't want top re glass the whole top of the console. I'm thinking 1/2" starboard or have a shop cut me a piece of aluminium.
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