1975 18' sf

[dave s]

Transom is cutout.
Used a high speed disc cutter to get the slot started and Sawzall to cut through.
Came out clean and I didn't butcher the hull!
Now that the transom is out, have to add some 2x4s to hold the hull sides in.

What to do next- traditional 25" cutout transom or continue with the hull extension?
The extension is a lot more complicated, esp. to design a mold.

Laid the core back in at 5 degrees instead of the original 12 degrees to see how the bulkhead will look.
Prefer a more vertical bulkhead for more toe room and not to lean out when braced in the back.
Also this allows me to make the transom cap narrower.

Back to Home Depot tomorrow to look for mold supplies.