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Old 04-07-2014, 06:38 PM
DreamCatcher8 DreamCatcher8 is offline
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Default Closing the transom on a 23

I have a 1976 SeaCraft 23 CC and plan to close the transom and add a bracket. I noticed some really nice work on projects here doing similar work and am looking for help or guidance on approaching such a project. In particular, would it be better to use high density foam instead of wood?
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Old 04-10-2014, 11:47 PM
Seacraft84 Seacraft84 is offline
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We prefer to work with wood. It's a lot cheaper and if done properly and maintained properly will outlast your life time.
Foam still has it's issues if not done and maintained properly.
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Old 04-11-2014, 06:26 AM
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High density foam.
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Old 04-11-2014, 08:20 AM
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Pros and cons to both, Bottom line is usually the amount of $ you wish to spend. I love the Blue water 26 coosa for transoms but I normaly use wood due to the cost savings and as sc84 said if done right it would last a long time. But if money is not a issue the composites are light weight, strong, and very water resistant. Some will not hold screws and fasteners well and will crush under a load so keep that in mind if you go that direction.
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Old 04-11-2014, 08:42 AM
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8 lb. density foam core is typical in modern boat transoms.
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Old 04-12-2014, 08:35 AM
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8 lb. density foam core is typical in modern boat transoms.
Divinycell H130?
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