Is this the boat you were going to have done by the Fourth Of July?...2020 :D:D

I can neither confirm of deny that....LOL

But it seems like that day has come and gone but it may be picking up some steam.

I was really busy with a house I bought to flip and that tied me up for awhile.

I found the fairing not all that difficult on the transom, oh it was a PITA but nowhere like removing the wood, however with the epoxy fairing I used it sanded easily. Plus....and here's the big one....when you put the engine, dive ladder, trim tabs, etc. back on they will hide any really bad imperfections. :) After the Signature paint finish was completed I have to point out what I consider imperfections to people.

Potter Putty Removal= 2"Chisel and 2lb Hammer

I am sooooo looking to the experience

Go Gators

Be Careful; you don't want to derail the thread with Gator Bias. :eek:

Go Gators

Sorry if they don't understand....LOL

Well after some pounding on the potter putty that I accessed thru the side vent I was able to take enough out that I was then able to back the 2 bolts out.....what a pain in the butt.

Although now I am able to get the transom prepped for the new transom....but this weekend we are leaving to Islamorada and we are meeting the future in-laws.

So it's going to be an interesting weekend and the boat ill have to wait AGAIN!!

Now I need recommendations on where to purchase materials local to Miami.

I do plan on going composite on the transom and besides that what else do I need.

Help is appreciated from the Seacraft gurus.

On another note I would like to throw out there an idea I had on the floor.

Currently I have the skin of the floor out and I took out/ grinded the bottom skin along with the gas hatch.

My idea is I would like to use some kind of composite on the floor and in the areas that need strength for the T-Top and console use plywood.

Is this and option that would work?

Rather than plywood for hard spots, why not glass? The deck is only a 1/2" core. It would never rot, and be strong. Just a thought.

Good idea on solid fiberglass! Or if you know exactly where the T-top is going to be mounted how about an aluminum plate. You could use machine screws and tap the aluminum for added strength. I know my Pathfinder has aluminum plate installed from the factory where the trolling motor and T-top would be.