Since the last post I got a little more done. With out trying to bore everyone, lets just say I have not found any new techniques. I am using the tried and true methods that I have learned here on the sight.
This post is mainly on the transom area, and how it was done.
With out going into the pros and cons of why I chose wood for the transom, lets just say the last transom lasted 40 years (wood). If this one lasts that long I will be way over a 100. However I am using synthetics in other parts of the boat.
That being said, I did pre-soak the ply. Then I put one layer of 1708 on the front, in between, and on the back side.
That puppy weighed in at 115#.
After it was all installed I fillet the edges and tabbed the transom with 3 layers of 1708. Added some limber holes and painted the area with one coat of Tile Clad HS.
Transom Pattern, glass and clamping of transom pieces together.
Cutting the Cap off Per Strick. Thanks for this piece of advice.
My son in law. With this thing weighing in at 115# no way I could muscle it in alone.
After tabbing I used the Lost Mold process recommended by Mr. Moesly, to Strengthen a few stringers, where the old glass was good but pulling away from the wood stringer. It works the stringers don't even move now.
Also added some limber holes. Picked up a pencil technique from bowrider. Then cut the ends off and painted.
Painted the inside of the transom with Tile Clad. One coat. No need to do more right now till I see what will be covered. Also patched the transom holes and rough faired out the transom.
Finally addressed the rear cap. It had some soft wood. I used all my left over pieces of coosa,and glassed over and painted.
Next step will be putting in the tank floor.
Thats it from the island.