Yet Another Transom Job in the Works - ?ions - Page 3

c_e_carter · #21 02-16-2006, 09:47 PM

Be sure to take up on Warthog's offer. I haven't been there personaly but Bobby seems to have the Anal eye for a custom Mako. Another-words I'm sure the pics of his project don't do him justice.

Chris..

warthog5 · #22 02-18-2006, 05:16 PM

I got to meet FishJack and his lovely wife today. Then Ringleader rolled in with his new Owen's & Son's trailer.

We had a real nice visit.

Fishjack · #23 02-18-2006, 09:50 PM

Yep - Made the trip to Pensacola today and picked up my marine ply. I really enjoyed my short visit with Warthog.. wish I could have stayed longer.

Boy his Mako is fine.. He has obvisouly spent a lot of time on it and it shows. He was kind enough to give me some pointers in person about my transom project. He has a first class workshop with all the toys - I mean tools.

I learned quite a bit in my short visit. Too bad he is about 2hrs away - if he lived closer he would have to run me off.

Thanks again - Jack

ob1jeeper · #24 02-19-2006, 07:30 AM

FJ,
I did a nearly identical transom rebuild one yr ago, cutting the outer skin, similar to what you've started. I used 3/4" Coosa for the core, but the style of rebuild was pretty much what you've begun.

You may want to consider removing a small portion of the top cap on each side, so you have sufficient clearance to "insert" the new core from the top, as a one-piece unit, rather than in pieces...

To remove the old plywood, I purchased a cheapie ($39) 14" electric chainsaw from WalMart, then used it end-wise to get between the remaining portion of the inner & outer skins.

It had plenty of power for removal of the old wood, but not enough to damage the hull glass. Did a fine job of both cleaning the old wood, and roughing up the remaining skin, to allow for good adhesion, after wiping everything down with paint thinner and acetone to remove any traces of chain oil.

I laid up the new inner & outer skins, on a home-made work table ($45 in materials for the lay-up table), then trimmed and installed them after the core was inserted and set up.

Just some thoughts for you to consider...

Good Luck

PS:
AMEN to visiting with Warthog. His X-Shark is one VERY fine piece, and he & Lydia are excellent hosts. Hope you enjoyed meeting 7 visiting with them as much as I did

ocuyler · #25 02-19-2006, 06:53 PM

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To remove the old plywood, I purchased a cheapie ($39) 14" electric chainsaw from WalMart

Some of you guys remember the last time a chainsaw was mentioned here. That time it was used to assist in cutting out foam during the removal of a fuel tank. Yes, he lived...

Fishjack · #26 02-19-2006, 10:23 PM

Jeeper - Funny you should mention "chainsaw" - already using one and it works great...

With the small electrics you don't have to worry about kickback .... at least so far

Also - after debating on how to section (puzzle piece) my plywood together I think your are right - I have decided to cut the top out and work with one piece. I guess this is now an inside/outside transom job.

"TRANSOM TREASURES" - having read many other posts about what was found in the old bildge of these old SeaCrafts I could not wait to cut out the original "baitwell"

SHOW ME THE MONEY - Coin collectors should start refirbing SeaCrafts - Several 1960's vingate silver quarters and dimes - might pay for my transom... He He

Anyway - Took off work tomorrow and I am going to try and get as much old wood out of the transom as possible.

One question - my boat had (I guess) a factory installed transducer -

Should I do anything with this or just leave it as is and work around it????

warthog5 · #27 02-20-2006, 12:21 AM

It's a little hard to tell what's going on, on that last pix Jack. Can you get a better pix of it?

What FF are you using or what do you plan to upgrad to?

Fishjack · #28 02-20-2006, 02:03 AM

Warthog - I will get a better pic tomorrow after I clean the bildge up a bit..
I am using a Furuno FCV600L with a transom mount transducer and plan on sticking with that unit for now.. works pretty well for me. I noticed that you have the 582L correct? If I was in the market for a new unit that would probably be my choice.

Scott · #29 02-20-2006, 02:24 AM

Jack
Whats on the other side of the glass block ?? smooth hull ?
Do you know if its solid ?

warthog5 · #30 02-20-2006, 12:25 PM

I would be looking at a Airmar B-60 tilted element X-ducer to get rid of that junk on the transom. It will clean it up a lot without the transom mount unit.
The B-60 is a good unit to use with the 600L.
Jim @ ByOwner has them for under $200.