Yet Another Transom Job in the Works - ?ions - Page 16

Fishjack · #**151** 06-08-2006, 03:35 PM

dcobbett
I went the "throw it away" route for a couple of reasons – 1) I was going with a full transom vs. a notched transom. & 2) I figured that laying new glass on the new wood would make a much better bond than "gluing" the old skin back on with thickened epoxy.

The fairing – SO FAR – has not been that bad but I am using a 17” pneumatic straight-line sander – that helps ease the pain..

Fishjack · #**152** 06-24-2006, 02:31 AM

Bryan A. · #**153** 06-24-2006, 08:58 AM

Nice job! Just wondering, why plywood on the deck and composite for the sides? I am in the middle of making this decision for a future project. I assume strenght and weight and probably cost influenced you. Good luck with finishing her.

Fishjack · #**154** 06-24-2006, 06:53 PM

Bryan - the main reason for the Penske Board on the transom cap and bulkhead was to cut down on weight.
Also I did not have enought 1/2 inch marine plywood to do the transom cap and bulkhead so I ordered the sheet of Penske board here locally and picked it up.
It is really easy to work with..

warthog5 · #**155** 06-25-2006, 12:55 AM

Looking Good Jack. Nice detail on the front drop down.

Fishjack · #**156** 06-25-2006, 02:02 AM

Thanks Bobby - here are a few more pics from today's work -

I'm almost finished fairing on the transom - took these pics of the transom bulkhead in the daylight - time to be one with the sander...

Fishjack · #**157** 06-30-2006, 01:21 AM

Took another couple of days off work here are the results. This has been a long arduous task only being able to work on the boat after work and on weekends..

The first couple of pics (where the transom looks pinkish) are 3 barrier coats of tinted epoxy over the system3 quickfair. Faired that out and now have put on my first coat of paint.

Took tomorrow (Friday) off work and plan on working on her for the next four days straight. Still have a lot of fairing and sanding to do on the interior but I’m getting there.

My boat will look new from the console aft, I plan on prepping and painting the fore deck after I get her back running (AND FISHING)…

strick · #**158** 06-30-2006, 10:29 AM

looking good there Fish Jack

strick

Fishjack · #**159** 07-01-2006, 01:25 AM

Thanks Strick... Took a vacation day today and worked on the the boat for about 13 hours.. mostly sanding..

Might have some more pics tomorrow..

Miles Offshore · #**160** 07-01-2006, 09:06 AM

keep the pix coming fishjack- you are indeed doing a really nice job- i am taking notes!!!!