Re: Replacing Transom
 

I bought an air chisel just for removing Bills putty. :D

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not sure this would even qualify as mulch

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54...0/IMG_1142.jpg[/image]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54...0/IMG_1140.jpg

Re: Replacing Transom
 

Thanks Don, That's what I thought. I was trying to get clarification for the post from Phan-

" If I fill the edges with putty, how are they tied into the rest?

Do I unstand correctly that when using this method the top edges have no wood core just putty?

If the top edge is only filled with putty, than where do the towing hooks get their strength from?"

Obviously the putty bonds to nearly everything and cures hard resulting in the above mentioned strength...

Re: Replacing Transom
 

Crowbar comes in handy when doing boat deconstruction. Heavy floor scraper with cut down handle is good too.:D

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Kinda scary that we were catching dolphin way offshore with a transom full of wood mud :eek:

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I bought an electric chainsaw :cool:
Tools of destruction (bloody knuckles not pictured):
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...Picture013.jpg

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How did you use the chainsaw? I have already removed the old wood and grinded the glass smooth, but cannot figure out how the chainsaw fit in? :eek:

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Not to hi-jack Hermit's post, but I'm also watching this as I'm also replacing a transom from outside and started with a mess for a core. Outer skin was cut back with a cicular saw and peeled off like a banana to expose this.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/...y/DSC05280.jpg

The chainsaw is a great tool and saves lots of time removing the wood. Blade will dull from contact with fiberglass, but should last the entire job without sharpening.

The cuts made in these images allow for a lip on the outer skin where the chainsaw was a time saver. Also preparing the surface of the material was done by reversing the disc on a high speed grinder.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/...y/DSC05297.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/...y/DSC05294.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/...y/DSC05303.jpg

I decided on the NidaPour after talking with many people. Also transom will be raised 5" and notched. Layup of inner and outer skins.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/...y/DSC05316.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/...y/DSC05313.jpg

Now back to the regularly schedule program...

D-

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Dave, I used the chainsaw the same way. I do like what you did with the reverse disk :) I should have thought of that. Nice work on your 21!

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I was wondering how I was going to grind the backside of that 4'' lip. Thats a good idea.