Yet Another Transom Job in the Works - ?ions

[Fishjack]

Strick -
I opted to go with an 11.5 inch high tank vs. the stock 12 to add some extra room for the plastic strips fuel fills etc. I won't loose that much capacity for convience.

BTW - I made this decision after reading one of your old post about having to remove your plastic strips. Live "read" and learn.. thanks

I figured if I am having a new tank built to spec I would make room for some sort of support/drain etc. & make it eaiser to connect the fill and vent hoses under the console.

Speaking of fuel tank coating - I just had my old transom bracket powder coated and I am debating on powder coating my new tank vs. epoxy coating vs. coal tar. I can get it powder coated for $3/sq ft. Pretty good price. BUT I am WAY over budget now on this "replace the wood in the transom project"

I take it Tap's Plastic is an online source? I have looked at Home Depot and Lowe's cannot find anything suitable other than some extra thick blind material.


Here are a few pics -

New fuel tank support plywood ready to coat -



The old "stock??" transducer - (mentioned earlier in this thread) was almost under the tank...????





Removal of the old transducer -





Powder coated transom bracket - D&D Marine - Originally installed about 7 years ago...


The filler originally used to bond the deck with the stringers on the port side had broken loose.. I used epoxy/filler to replace it... The starboard side has a hairline crack and I will probably replace it as well... The old stock filler easily popped out with a chisel??? Just goes to show the possible weakness of a polyester/polyester bond...




FWIW - This is my 1st time using epoxy resin and it is GREAT stuff.. Working on these small projects has helped me learn the cure time / filler mixing proceedure etc. etc. before the transom goes in.

Very easy to work with but the FAST hardner is truly FAST...
My 1st batch with filler hardened b4 I got it out of the pot...

[c_e_carter]

Matt, Never said I couldn't get up there but I had the mental picture of a Walrus doing the Worm on the T-top. That didn't sound like the photo op I was looking for.

Jack, Sorry to hijack you thread. Everything is looking great. You are obviously busy in you time off. Keep the pics coming.

Chris..

[Fishjack]

Decided - to save weight in the stearn I would use some high tech foam board -



Just kidding but I wanted to try this R-max for a template and it cuts easy - is stiff and light. Worked pretty good.

Rough cut the marine ply and bonded - using just about every clamp I had - and some water for weight.

[warthog5]

Looking Good Jack. I see you used the milk jug cap's.

[Fishjack]

Yep - Bobby they worked great... I opted for the foam insulation board instead of the luan for the rough cut pattern.
Seems to work pretty good.

[lost2a6]

Looks great, I wouldn't mind easing over your way and checking out your progress some time.

[Fishjack]

Steve - your more than welcome to stop by anytime...