'77 Sceptre Rebuild

[newellchunker]

I was able to get the vast majority of the transom core out today with the pry bars and lots of luck and pulling! I have another question......what is the best (easiest) way to get the rest of the core out that is stuck between the outerskin and the stringers??? I'll try and post some pics later on my progress. Also, what type resin is preferred for transom and floor....I will probably be going with marine ply......can't afford the composite stuff!!

[newellchunker]

Here are some pics as promised yesterday...Please note where the inboard engine WAS mounted and give me some ideas about this. I want to add some height to them so that they will support the floor (deck...sole) whatever you want to call it. I will be moving the batteries (somewhere) and adding a larger fuel tank. I sure am glad I found some Tyvek coveralls!! (Still itching a 'lil though.) Another thing.....since it was an I/O, there was no center stringer...it ended about 3 ft from the transom, should I make a knee(???) to tab to the new transom when I get there for more support or should I extend the center stringer to the transom anyway??

[newellchunker]

Got the majority of the grinding finished today and made a trace of the transom with a 4X8 piece of foam and fitted it, to use as a cutting guide for the marine ply if we can ever find some here in eastern NC.....amazing I can find one sheet but never two at the same place! Anyway, here's the obligatory shop vac pic and our fitted cutting guide.
Also a pic with the fuel tank removed.

[fdheld34]

Makin some serious headway..looks like you have alot of property to do such a project...very nice..keep pics coming
-Fred

[newellchunker]

Ok gents (and ladies) I've finally gotten my marine plywood and cut it to fit....2 pieces of 3/4". Now, how do I put them together??? Do i mix my epoxy resin and thoroughly wet one out and place the other on it and weight it down...or do i wet out some matt or 1708 and then put them together and weigh them down?

BTW Fred....I haven't forgotten you and the console pics....they'll be coming sometime....I promise!

[Islandtrader]

I am sure there are different thoughts, but here is what I did.

Coated each board both sides with resin.
Let it soak in and dry (like the next day)

1708 on each side of the board (after scuffing first)

Now you have two boards that are laminated with 1708.

When these are dry scuff the two faces, coat with resin and lay another piece of 1708 between them and clamp very tight.

When done the whole thing should weigh about 100#.

If others have done it different they will chime in I am sure

[newellchunker]

Thank You trader......I really appreciate u taking the time to respond!