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Unread 02-11-2007, 12:00 AM
cfelton cfelton is offline
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Default Re: Transoms outer skin has been removed

hey ,that fiberglass is some nasty stuff huh! Ive rebuilt a few transoms on wooden and glass boats,its a tough job. I did all mine from the inside. I left the outer skin in place to have something to clamp and screw the plyboard to.I used all the holes where swim platform,steps,gimble ect were mounted to put a 2x2 inch block with a stainless steel screw through to pull the plywood tight to the existing glass until the resin squeeses out everywhere.Use plenty of resin. Avoid all air pockets.looks like youll need a lot of long clamps.Check out Wellcraft v20 transom repair,they have some good ideas you might could use.I bought my resin,catylist and chopped mat from local boat builders .I talked with Carolina Classic builders,They use douglass fir,said the resin adheres to it better than pine marine ply.I used marine ply ,it came out fine.looks like you have it under control,keep a eye on the shape of your transom,dont lose that curve!
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