Here we go!

[Stillrunning]

I took my boat apart and fixed it from the inside and avoided having to repair the outside but my boat was a CC. We had the boat apart in one weekend and it was pretty easy. This also gives you access to inspect the runners and if you have any soft spots in the flooring you can repair it from the under side and avoid additional cutting.

[tsubaki]

Allright, what about the pictures and progress so far??

[overboard]

Well,......The only sign of rot is a 2" x 1" spot right on the top of the transom. I jumped on the cavitation plate of the old motor before I took it off. I'm basically wussing out at the last minute. I ordered the fixed jack plate that Tsubaki showed me and I am fabricating an aluminum cap/plate to cover the dip in the transom. I figure that I can have it up and running quickly this way. Even if it's a temporary set up, I am itching to get this boat back on the water to chase some halibut and rock cod. If it gets me through summer it's well worth it to me. I WILL be doing this transom the correct way at a later time. I know, I know -what a wuss.

Well since we are on the same time table I am sticking with you. Leave the ***** in the water and enjoy her, worry about it this winter. Thanks.

[tsubaki]

Progress reports and pictures still expected.

[msbhammer]

I did mine from the inside. Alot of hard work. I would actually use that pour in seacast stuff next time. seems to save lots of time.

[mauryc]

PLEASE see my post for my transom repair. You have the perfect canidate with the lower older style transom. If done right you will be very happy with no patch lines in the outter or inner hull.

You can call me and I'd be happy to tell you about my experience.

Maury
225-767-1773 (H)

[tsubaki]

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ead.php?t=8830

[bigshrimpin]

It's 1000X's easier to hit the boat from the backside. If you cut that transom your done for this year. An Aluminum plate will get you out fishing for albacore and you can worry about the transom in 5years. Your transom just has a little rot at the top.

[overboard]

Maury, thanks for the imput. I have read your thread about half a dozen times, and you did a great job with that transom. I will be doing my transom, but not until after this season. It is really in good shape and I want to get the boat going. BigShrimp- thanks for the vote of confidence in the transom.I was thinking the same thing and you just solidified my desision. I will post pics of my minor fabrication work after I'm done.