And away we go...

[CHANCE1234]

Thanks parrot, all the transoms I've seen are not routered so I was curios if guys did wrap the glass or not. The way you said to do it is definitely stronger then glassing each area individually.

Should the transom be exactly 25 inches to the keel? Mine is just over 26 right now and before I glass I want to make sure I have the exact height I need. Thanks. My measurement is from the cutout along the back of the transom to the bottom, not vertically "hanging". What's the right way or does it matter?

[CHANCE1234]

Got the raised portion of the transom glassed today. Tomorrow I'll start fairing and sanding. The last few layers were tied into the existing skin.

[CHANCE1234]

I know...I have a lot of sanding in the future. My plan is to sand with 60 grit, wipe down then fair a lot thinner, than sand with 120' then either do it again or lay some mat than continue fairing and sanding with higher and higher grit until it is good.

[Blue_Heron]

Originally Posted by CHANCE1234

I know...I have a lot of sanding in the future.

Dude, you have no idea... After the first hour, you're going to wish you'd done a thinner coat with that fairing compound. Make yourself a sanding board 4" wide and at least 24" long with two handles. It will help you to get it flat. I used 1/2" plywood to make mine and stuck 60 grit to it with contact cement.
Dave

[CHANCE1234]

I know Dave, time I have today as the wife and kid are in Maine. I have Advil and colors light on hand though. I'll let you know how it goes. It's almost ready for sanding already. The product is poly fair from Mertons fiberglass. I may hit it with the orbital real quick all over then go to the sanding board which is ready to go.

[CHANCE1234]

Well, that sucked!!! Sanded down and 2nd coat of fairing applied (a lot thinner this time). Preparation is everything, wish I did a better job of sanding before applying the first coat of fairing and got everything as close to level as possible first. It won't be perfect but I hope I'll be happy with it.

[CHANCE1234]

One more sanding then a layer of glass followed by one layer of fairing than final sanding