Yet Another Transom Job in the Works - ?ions

[c_e_carter]

FishJack,

I don't know what happend to the server but it lost all my info??? Anyhow I come back. As I said I do believe that Biloxi Lumber has reopened. You may want to try to call them to see if they have any marine ply in.

Chris..

[Fishjack]

Chris - Checked with Biloxi Lumber today - no marine ply.

Looks like I will be going to Pensacola in the next few days to pick some up.

I cut the splash well out tonight will post some pics asap.

[c_e_carter]

Be sure to take up on Warthog's offer. I haven't been there personaly but Bobby seems to have the Anal eye for a custom Mako. Another-words I'm sure the pics of his project don't do him justice.

Chris..

[warthog5]

I got to meet FishJack and his lovely wife today. Then Ringleader rolled in with his new Owen's & Son's trailer.

We had a real nice visit.

[Fishjack]

Yep - Made the trip to Pensacola today and picked up my marine ply. I really enjoyed my short visit with Warthog.. wish I could have stayed longer.

Boy his Mako is fine.. He has obvisouly spent a lot of time on it and it shows. He was kind enough to give me some pointers in person about my transom project. He has a first class workshop with all the toys - I mean tools.

I learned quite a bit in my short visit. Too bad he is about 2hrs away - if he lived closer he would have to run me off.

Thanks again - Jack

[ob1jeeper]

FJ,
I did a nearly identical transom rebuild one yr ago, cutting the outer skin, similar to what you've started. I used 3/4" Coosa for the core, but the style of rebuild was pretty much what you've begun.

You may want to consider removing a small portion of the top cap on each side, so you have sufficient clearance to "insert" the new core from the top, as a one-piece unit, rather than in pieces...

To remove the old plywood, I purchased a cheapie ($39) 14" electric chainsaw from WalMart, then used it end-wise to get between the remaining portion of the inner & outer skins.

It had plenty of power for removal of the old wood, but not enough to damage the hull glass. Did a fine job of both cleaning the old wood, and roughing up the remaining skin, to allow for good adhesion, after wiping everything down with paint thinner and acetone to remove any traces of chain oil.

I laid up the new inner & outer skins, on a home-made work table ($45 in materials for the lay-up table), then trimmed and installed them after the core was inserted and set up.

Just some thoughts for you to consider...

Good Luck

PS:
AMEN to visiting with Warthog. His X-Shark is one VERY fine piece, and he & Lydia are excellent hosts. Hope you enjoyed meeting 7 visiting with them as much as I did

[ocuyler]

To remove the old plywood, I purchased a cheapie ($39) 14" electric chainsaw from WalMart

Some of you guys remember the last time a chainsaw was mentioned here. That time it was used to assist in cutting out foam during the removal of a fuel tank. Yes, he lived...

[csalt23]

How bout it guys I'm a newbie to the site and just purchased my first 23cc it's an 88 model . I see there are some local folks on here as I live on the Al.Gulf Coast

[Fishjack]

csalt23 still around? Been a while since I have visited the site.

[Fishjack]

We'll been a while since I have visited the site.. I am going to start working on the top cap soon. Will be checking in on all the new mods and techniques. FJ