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Re: 62-Racer Transom Done!
The transom is DONE ... yea!
I've learned so much on this forum, and understand why "others" say ClassicSeaCraft forum is the BEST! Thanks so much for all the tips ... Thanks to Dan of FIBERGLASS1, here in North Palm,Fla and a Special thanks to Denny (Bushwacker) for ALL his help !!! Now for pictures ... Dan came & joined us on the first day of laying 1708 to show us all the how-tos and how-NOT-tos... http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...othCutting.jpg First 2 layers of 1708 glassed on the transom ... then added another 2 layers. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...om-01c-FG2.jpg Coosa Board dry-fitted to transom ... holes drilled in Coosa to allow air escape & cabosil to ooze out. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...b-CoosaFit.jpg Our clamping system ... actually worked well! Fitted over transom, then shimmed tight. Skip & Denny cleaning up extra Cabosil mixed with glass bubbles, making nice radius. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...CoosaClamp.jpg After clamps removed http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...saFinished.jpg Transom shot, showing the raised transom (5" for twins) vs original height. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...saFinished.jpg Denny & Skip busy laying another 4 layers of 1708, one at a time. I was in charge of all the mixing and keeping them supplied with their different mixtures. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...om-05b-FG4.jpg All done ... end of day & tired. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...om-05c-FG4.jpg Just one more of the transom ... "a good plan is when it all comes together nicely" The middle dip needs a little work... but made it such that a 30" shaft single engine can fit there if so desired. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...om-05f-FG4.jpg I've been playing ... making circles out of strips of 1708, with thickness from 1-4 layers ... good test for how many layers vs how stiff. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...Transom012.jpg Next ... stringers. |
Re: 62-Racer Transom Done!
Looks like a great job! Solid as a tank. I like how you are planning ahead with the possibility of a single 30 inch or twins. :D
Question: what is the transom height in the middle (for the 30 inch motor) if you were measuring from the outside of the boat from the keel up to the top of the transom. strick |
Re: 62-Racer Transom Done!
Nice job. When I get that far I know who to call. :)
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Lookin' good guys, you are already pros now...... See ya soon, Ken |
Re: 62-Racer Transom Done!
Measurement from keel to transom top in center is 30" by plumb line, and 25" in middle of step to transom top for twin mounts. The transom is angled, so could not use measurement directly on transom line, but I can measure that if you'd like.
The 1.5" CoosaBoard weighs about 1/2 of what 2-3/4 plywood & it should last a lot longer...even though this boat is already 45 years old! |
Re: 62-Racer Transom Done!
:cool: NICE! Transom looks great. Looks like you have a lot of qualified help down there. So what is the plan for the stringers? Box fiberglass filled with foam?
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Re: 62-Racer Transom Done!
Carla & Skip-
You make it look so easy! I appreciate the details with photos. That transom ain't goin no where! I hope to see it in person soon.......... ;) |
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" So what is the plan for the stringers? Box fiberglass filled with foam? "
That's a good question. Need to sit in the boat & THINK... sole height, run string lines & measure height needed for stringers & grid system. When I know more, I'll start a new thread to toss around some ideas. "Great minds working together produces a better product" Danny, Otto, and anyone, is welcomed to come & see...no work required :) |
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