I just got a quote from a respected place here in Fort Myers for $3600 - they said it would take around 40 hours of labor(going from the outside).
I called the guy MikeM recommended and I'm going to go see him tomorrow. He said he typically goes from the inside. We talked about some other projects he did, and he sounded like he took pride in his work and really cared about building something that was going to last. I'll see what his plan is for the transom rebuild when I meet with him.
My understanding of the requirements of a good transom job, based on what I've read in other threads and this one, is:
All old core material removed
Good quality materials used(core & resin)
1/4" thickness on the fiberglass inside & out(I'll ask for a specific schedule)
Core material & old fiberglass compressed(clamps and/or bolts/screws) when adhering them together
Anything else?
It's funny - I've spent hundreds of hours working on my boat. 12+ gallons worth of epoxy work(bow cap, deck, step down, etc.) and I have feel like the more I learn the more I realize that I don't know, haha.
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