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Old 01-21-2009, 09:50 PM
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Default 23 SeaCraft 1974

I am new to posting on the website but I have enjoyed all information and history. I have started the process of re-doing transum here in Harkers Island N.C. at Sea Skimmer boat works. Walt Gutrie tends to over build and wants to put 3 3/4in marine plywood sheets in the transum do you thing it is to much? Photos of the progress and the work that he is going to do on the way. All the best Tom
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Old 01-21-2009, 10:57 PM
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Default Re: 23 SeaCraft 1974

It's really only adding the weight of about a half sheet of ply, and the cost of whatever additional ply and epoxy you use - others have done it. I'm no expert but I don't think an extra 30lbs on the transom is going to hurt a 23 in any way. Now don't go doing it in order to mount 2 big 4-strokes on it. That's probably not a good idea
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Old 01-21-2009, 11:08 PM
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Hi Tom,
I am also in the middle of a transom job on a '74 23. I removed the original 2 sheets of 3/4" ply and plan on putting in 2 new sheets of 3/4 marine. Why the extra sheet of core? I think you'll find the experts here tell you the strength is in the glass not the core. But I'm no expert Why not beef up the inner skin/lamination sched? I know my orig inner skin was only a layer of mat covered by a layer of heavy roving. I plan on putting more glass back in. What are you planning for power/transom setup?
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Old 01-21-2009, 11:18 PM
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Walt over builds and suggested adding a 3 3/4 due to adding a 250hp 4stroke with a bracket. How far along are you with your refit? All the best Tom
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Old 01-22-2009, 08:15 AM
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If you do go with 3 layers at ¾ you will find it much harder to find through hull fittings that are long enough. I really don’t see any real advantage myself.


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Old 01-22-2009, 08:28 AM
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I understand why he wants to why he would like to use 3 3/4in ply because he guarantees his work but the through hull fittings make will be hard to find. All the best Tom
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Old 01-22-2009, 08:30 PM
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How far along are you with your refit?
Not very.... When it warms up and I get going I'll post up some pix.
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Old 01-22-2009, 08:43 PM
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I do not see the need. I have an enclosed transom on a 1984 23' CC, has a bracket with a 225 2stroke and is rock solid. If you plan on adding more weight to the transom, it could effect the self bailing, especially with a heavier 4stroke, that is unless you are going to raise the floor. The floor in mine is about 2.5/2.75 inches higher that factory. Every little bit of weight here and there adds up. With three guys and a 65gal tank in the rear full mine stills bails pretty good.
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Old 01-23-2009, 01:31 PM
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With knee braces the extra layer would seem to be overkill.
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