Getting started

and then some · #1 09-10-2003, 02:35 AM

Hi! As you can see I'm new to this forum. I'll start with a little back ground. I have a 20' CC 1970 something. Mom wasn't sure when dad bought it. It's been totally gutted. All wiring and controls are gone. The transom is rotted. Floor is soft in spots. I've pulled the gas tank and drained it. It seems to be sound but I'll pressure test to be sure. The floor under the tank was soft so I cut a chunk out and the wood was wet but solid. I'm thinking of using composite for the transom but would like your opinion. I've done a lot of checking into seacast and even have a sample. It seems to be a solid product with a solid company. The sample arrived 2 days after I e-mailed them the request. After looking at all the posts on tramsom rebuilds I've decided to go in from the inside. But where do I start the first cut? I'm thinking of starting on the lower vertical front of the bilge access compartments and running up the sides and removing the back 3' of the inner shell. How does that sound? Sorry this is so long but ya gatta start some where. Thanks.

FELLOW-SHIP · #2 09-11-2003, 01:51 AM

I looked into that seacast stuff before I did my boat and decided against it. If I had to do my transom all over again I would use divinycell or one of the other composite materials on the market today instead of marine plywood. I cut all around the transom from the inside approx ½ from the outer hull and approx ½ “ deep peeled off the inside skin and then removed the old plywood. Then started from there with epoxy and new glass. There are lots of threads that talk about this type of work done on boats and lots of pictures on the home page under the different sizes of boats. Sounds like you got a 12 case Budweiser job there good luck
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TUGBOAT · #3 09-10-2003, 05:46 PM

Some,I can send You a sample of what I used it a High density foam,I havn't splased Her yet but
it' easy to work with & No Rot !
just let Me know.I'll then let Ya know where to order.(I have to find out where, or correct name.
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and then some · #4 09-10-2003, 08:45 PM

I'd love a sample. And any other help you can give me.

and then some · #5 09-10-2003, 09:05 PM

I noticed that a lot of you have opted to raise your transom to 25'. Can you tell me why and what advantages there are. Also how much wood is there connecting the transom and stringers? Reading through the post I'm under the impression that the stringers are wood free and foam filled. Is that correct? Also what is the max horse power I can safety hang on the the back of my 20' CC? Thanks.

TUGBOAT · #6 09-10-2003, 11:17 PM

Let Me know where to send,It'll leave tomorrow.
All it takes is to : Back down Hard on chasing a Marlin;stern to anchoring?;Stopping real fast & letting the Wash get Ya;Following Sea ! Only one of these You'll appreciate That Xtra 5"s.SeaCrafts sit stearn heavy.Add 500#' & she's really low.I run a Merc.150 on My 20'MA had a 200 would'nt go over that.
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[ September 10, 2003, 10:21 PM: Message edited by: Capt. Brad ]