Rotten transom

[keysv20]

I will be going with a front mount seastar hydraulic ram. The boat came with out an outboard and from all the guys on here I think that I want a 150 or 175 hp ob. Ill be measuring a few boats over the holidays to make sure that i have enough room for the steering. Man I hope to get off at a decent time tomorrow I really want to post some pics. I have cut out the splash well and storage compartments and ready to cut the wood out of the transom. My buddy who lives next door said it looks good, he has done alot of glass work in the past. He redid a hewes redfisher from the stringers up and still runs the boat everyday. the fuel tank and the surronding area looks good no water damage on the old boat. the board where the oil tank and batteries rest is rotten and needs to be removed. promis pics coming soon if not tomorrow friday because im off all day and the weekend. Hope to have the transom out by sunday and ready to start mocking up next week maybe have to break and do the christmas thing with the wife and kid.

[randlemanboater]

Welcome to the site and good luck on your project.

Hows the weather down there in Ket West?

[Pipe_Dream]

Yes, welcome to the site, keysv20. We look forward to the pics of your boat, and any of the Keys you'd like to post, too. I love the Keys. Nearly moved there, but moved to the SC Lowcountry instead.

[keysv20]

[randlemanboater]

Looks like you are doing a good job so far.

[msbhammer]

Great Pics. and your doing a great job.

[keysv20]

Got all the wood out today. It was a pain in the a## took 3 different days to get if all out between being at work. Ill start sanding and grinding tomorrow. Took more pics will post after dinner today.. Hope to start fabricating new after christmas. Thanks for all the help guys! Alot of inspritation for those who have tackled the transom in the past and their own pics.