Potter Bracket

[tangofniro]

Capt,
how do you like Signature Finish?

[Capt Chuck]

Signature (LINK) is a very forgiving 2 part Acrylic Urethane Enamel paint. It requires No Primers, you can Brush, Spray or Roll it On. Apply Multiple Coats in one day, apply it Out of Doors, No Waxing and best of all it is easily Repairable [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
I did my entire boat over 12 years ago and it still is holding up [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] It has battle scars but I touch up here and there. I also used the Honey Teak after fighting the wood upkeep nonsense for years [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Here's a couple of photos. My hull was that mustard yellow originally [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[afernand]

Capt. Chuck, how many bolts will it take to mount the bracket to your transom, and who will perform this operation? I just posted, in the "Performance" section, two questions on a Gil Marine bracket that I hope to mount on my 20' SC...I would appreciate your comments, if you have any, on my post. Thanks, aaf

[Capt Chuck]

aaf

I don't know exactly but my best guess is between 20 to 25.
I hope Don @ Hermco sees this post and he can tell you for sure as he has installed a few of the Seamark Brackets. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[afernand]

Thanks for info - aaf

[laser]

Hi aaf,
My bracket took 4 in each chamber (12) and 2 under each platform (4) and lots of 5200!! It doesn't budge

Bill

[Capt Chuck]

Ok, I'm finally getting the transom transformation rolling. I had to wait for that darn CSC member named "Mark" to get his boat finished so I could start mine [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Here's some updated photos. I thought my transom was pretty solid as there was no flex even thou it was bleeding a little at the cap, But as you can see, it was definately time for a makeover [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] I feel that if it was not for the amount of glass in the engine splashwell and baitwell holding things together, the transom would have had to be replaced years ago [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
I will be taking more pictures as I go

All hatches / Rocket Launcher, Trim tabs etc were taken off.



The Motor was then de-rigged and removed. Notice the water weeping out of the holes of the trim tabs and cap piece...



The Engine well, side buckets and the Transom were cut out. Look at all that black wet wood [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]



At least 30lbs of mush and wet stinky wood filled the trash can



Inside the Transom. You can see the where the wet wood was against the glass



Starboard Inside



Port Inside



This was the biggest piece of solid wood found but it was still very damp. Notice the hole dead in the middle behind where the engine mounted. I had filled it in around 1986 when I replaced the original 1979 200hp. Go back a few pictures and you can see the white Marine Tex held up and kept that section from water intrusion. Originaly this hole was the overflow drain for the molded in floor baitwell as this boat was rigged for twins from the factory [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[ScottM]

Chuck,
Glad to see things moving along. Looks like Riley is helping out too. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Finster]

Chuck are closing the transom and cutting out the well? What did you do with the cap, cut the back quarters off?

I am still trying to figure out the best way to do the Vette's transom withougt too much cutting of things I want to keep. The SF was a piece of cake, room galoor.

[Capt Chuck]

Chris, I hope this answers your question?

What did you do with the cap, cut the back quarters off?

Removing the hause pipe, The cap was cut also, right thru the middle of the hause pipe hole. Go back and look at the second picture. You can see the two side buckets lying along side the console.