Robalo full transom - Page 6

Stinky_Hooker · #51 04-15-2007, 10:08 PM

Ok guys...we MOVED IT!!! ;D

We put it in the water this morning with the bracket on it and things DIDN'T look good. :o The swim platform was right AT water level in a calm river. ::)

So....we pulled it across town to my place, snatched the motor, snatched the bracket, remeasured, marked, filled, drilled, faired, and repainted it in record time!! As I sit here she is nestled under cover drying right now. The new height put the lip the outboard rests on at a nice 27.25" high. I settled on this height after I spoke with Skools earlier and he stopped to check a couple boats in the boatyard he was in. Why was he in a boatyard when he has a yard full of boats at home? I don't know, I guess because he is a boat *****!! ;D

I also took this opportunity to drop several of the 27 bolts holding her on. Now there are less bolts, but they are going to be spaced out nicely so things will be more easily sealed.

Thanks for all the imput guys....I just certainly didn't want to move that thing when I was for SURE we had just finished. I am glad it is done now though!!!

BTW, that new transom, white powder coated bracket, and freshly painted Merc Opti look GOOD together! Even if it is a black anchor! ;D

I will post pics when all is finished....hopefully we will hang it all tomorrow! 8)

randlemanboater · #52 04-16-2007, 12:38 AM

Good job SH, I always like to do any job at least twice, that way you get good at it. 8)

Kajun · #53 04-16-2007, 08:13 AM

nice work!...snap up some pics with that motor on!

msbhammer · #54 04-16-2007, 08:54 AM

STINK, sorry for the problems, but glad you gotter done right. Good Job Bro. ;)
Now snap us a few pix of te completed project. Your Fand are waiting. ;D

msbhammer · #55 04-16-2007, 09:04 AM

Hey Stink, Question for you or anyone else. I know by having the bracket to low it effects the motor and all, but does it also effect the boat when getting on plain ??? The reason I ask is, If i dont go with a bracket, I thought about going with a much wider swim platform. Instead of te basic 18 swim step, I wanna go like 30" wide, but know when teh boat gets up on plain, the swim platform will be in the water. Will this cause steering problems, having the platform in the water ?

Stinky_Hooker · #56 04-16-2007, 10:49 AM

Hmmer, I would think that the platform would be in the water only at low speeds. Once on plane, even the bigger one would be outta da waddah.

#57 04-16-2007, 01:21 PM

A job well done.
Question: Has anyone else used Durabak paint? If yes, tell us about it. What is your openion on using it above the rub rail. Wounder how it would work as a keel guard.

Stinky_Hooker · #58 04-16-2007, 03:00 PM

I got the idea from MJ.....MJ, where u at man? ;D

msbhammer · #59 04-16-2007, 04:44 PM

Was actually gonna post a pic. once before on a guy who used that paint as a keel guard. If the boat stays trailered, should be ok I guess.

macojoe · #60 04-16-2007, 08:09 PM

I am here!! ;)

So I said 27 and was off 1/4 inch ;D

I have had the paint for a while, but because of motor issues I have not used the boat much.

I can tell you this, it did not like being painted on the trailer fender, from twisting your foot it has peeled off.

In the rear of the boat I have some hinged doors, and one is touching the floor and has wore thur the paint, I am going to trim the door a hair to stop this.

You are never going to slip on the non slip!! as a matter fact I think its a bit to much! I am hoping that the sharpness of it will ware down after a little while.