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1974 20' sceptre transom replacement and i/o to outboard bracket conversion
Finally got base ball season behind me, with 2 kids playing and one making all-stars it has been hectic trying to make all the practices, games and the boats have became a standby. Tried to get back on pace and started getting the transom ready for replacement. Removed the old wood and cleaned up the rear of the boat to prep it for the new wood. Cut back the stringers a bit and removed the old battery mount block. Cut out the ply and bonded two 3/4 pieces together with two layers of thick matted roven between them. Fitted the section in and tapered the edges back for a good fit and got everything ready to install.
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Those giant C-channel clamps are awesome!
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I had to modify my clamps to fit the smaller back of the 20, but I finally got the transom bonded in with epoxy and clamped down setting up. I normally use polyester but believe epoxy has its place and a transom replacement is one of them. I feel like I will give me a better bond to the old glass. I hate the slow dry time but once it is done I will get a few layers on the inside and tab it in then try to get the cap back on.
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They are called "Deep Throat" clamps....:eek::eek::cool:
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Got the InsIde glased today 3 layers overall and 3 layers of tabbing.
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Nice work...Love those "big daddy" clamps!!!
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very cool... Watching closely !!! I have to do this to my master angler and the clamps are fantasic !!!! i will be building a set of these !!!! I have a question though. Hind site being 20 / 20 and someone looking on from the outside... Would adding 2x4 on the outside and inside spread the clamping effect ? I think my transom is flat on my Master Angler and this would spread the clamping effect. Or do the clamps provide for good adhesion ? Also would it matter that i will be using composite ?
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