V21 transom project

rb437 · #1 04-20-2014, 07:19 AM

As I posted before I had sold this boat to my son and was looking forward to still using it once in a while. My son pulled off the trim at the top of the transom and the picture below shows what he found. I am taking the boat back. Any one interested in a V21 transom rebuild project? This is more than I want to take on. The picture shows the area near the engine but the core wet further outboard to. I plan to keep the Honda 150 engine to put on another boat, but would like to get rid of the hull and trailer. I will consider parting out the hull if I can't sell or trade the entire boat. Anyone interested in buying a project? Any one know of a good center console orcuddy hull in need of a good motor?

rb437 · #2 04-20-2014, 07:40 AM

Anyone near Chincoteague Island that could check this out?

http://easternshore.craigslist.org/boa/4430314259.html

bradford · #3 04-20-2014, 10:32 AM

Just thinking out loud, but could you shave off the "bracket", construct a full transom and bolt on an Armstrong bracket? Sounds like a lot of work, but if you like the boat it might be worth it.

bradford · #4 04-20-2014, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rb437

Anyone near Chincoteague Island that could check this out?

http://easternshore.craigslist.org/boa/4430314259.html

Lots of good parts on that one and I'm partial to the mid 80's for a couple reasons. The fact that she has already been somewhat stripped of parts, has the usual screw holes in the transom, and even more that somebody didn't care enough to at least throw some wood blocks under her when they dragged her off the trailer would throw up red flags for me. Not to mention the price.

I'll bet if you shopped around $1000 might get you close in materials.

Could you take everything off the transom, seal it up good and pour Arajay?

phatdaddy · #5 04-20-2014, 10:59 AM

might want to get up with destroyer, i think he had some pretty good intel on exactly whats in the make up of the bracket. if the core around the bolt holes is sound, might can dig out rot from top and repour, then glass.

THEFERMANATOR · #6 04-20-2014, 11:30 AM

If you want to buy yourself a few years on it for cheap. Remove the engine, drill some 1/4" holes in it all the way down through the wood(not through the glass) about every 2-3 inches, and fill it with kwik-poly. I've used this stuff before, and it will turn that rotted wood into some solid stuff. it is a penetrating polyurathane epoxy. The rotted wood will basically act as a filler for the epoxy to thicken it and reduce the required amount. And if your current boa is in good shape except for the transom, then I would fix it. There are to many rotted boats out there being pawned off as good to roll the dice IMO.

rb437 · #7 04-20-2014, 05:26 PM

Bradford, I agree the boat in Chincoteague is overpriced for what it appears to be. I guess it really doesn't make sense. Most likely I'd end up with another hull that needs fixing. Converting to a bracket seems like as much work as fixing what is already there.

Ferm, Have you tried the kwik poly in wood that is still wet?

rb437 · #8 04-21-2014, 10:17 AM

http://annapolis.craigslist.org/boa/4432674145.html

A good price I think for a great motor and a good trailer.

bgreene · #9 04-21-2014, 08:59 PM

If the transom doesn't give when you push down on the motor, it may be sound enough for more of a minor repair.

rb437 · #10 04-25-2014, 11:42 AM

I stood on the motor and jumped up and down. The transom still seems solid. I drilled a hole near the bottom of the bracket portion of the transom, the wood is dark in color indicating that the rot has begun and water runs out of the hole. Further outboard beyond the bracket on the port side, the wood is still light in color, but it is wet. Ultimately the entire transom needs to be done. I have not done this type of repair before although with the experience on this forum I'm sure I could get it done. What I really lack is the time and the desire to do it. I think I will be able to get the most for the boat by parting it out. I am expecting a buyer tommorrow morning to pick up the Honda 150 motor and controls. He is also buying the seats.

I am taking offers on the boat and trailer as is without the motor.
Or individually I will sell:
Trailer
Windshield
Bimini (new last year)
Cabin cushions
Lowrance Elite 5 (about 3 or 4 years old I believe)
built in tackle box
boat cover and support pole/straps
Trim tabs
washdown pump
bilge pumps
fishing rod holders
sliding hatch and cabin door
platform and 2 step ladder
Teleflex steering gear
Teleflex Tach, fuel, and voltage gauges
VHF radio
antenna
horn
dual battery switch

If anyone is interested in anything, let me know