Need help with multiple repairs to the hull.....

mitchman · #1 11-16-2010, 10:26 AM

Wildlandjeff, I think I am going to have someone look at my transom before I proceed with repairs to see if its worth it. But I am not really following you with this string method to look for damage. Care to explain a little more what are doing with the string and looking for? thanks.

Cayman boy, boat is a an outboard and actually I think it was the same exact boat that you refurbed a while back.

wildlandjeff · #2 11-16-2010, 07:58 PM

Sorry about that I should have said imaginary sting. All the sting trick does is prove the theory of the direction of the force that did the damage and by knowing this direction allows you to find damage that isn't easily seen. In your case the damage is pretty spectacular most of it is really an easy fix even if time consuming. The gunnel you already have a decent plan for. The damage to the liner can be fixed from just the front side. You will become a contorsionist to fix the joint between the stingers and transom The transom while harder is still pretty much straight forward. With a little beer and a lot of patience or is that a lot of beer and a little patience she can be a great boat again.

mitchman · #3 11-17-2010, 02:01 PM

Thanks for clarification Wildlandjeff, but any suggestions on how to repair the gunnel/hull where the rivets have popped out? This one has me a bit of a loss since the rivet holes are pretty blown out.

Fr. Frank · #4 11-17-2010, 07:01 PM

Epoxy and ss bolts and nylock nuts, or glass it together.
Make it fit right, first.

mitchman · #5 11-20-2010, 01:02 PM

Ok. If I bolt it, what size and length SS bolts would I need? It seems like the lip on the cap isn't very wide. Should I put 5200 or something in between the cap/hull joint as well?

Blue_Heron · #6 11-20-2010, 02:37 PM

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Ok. If I bolt it, what size and length SS bolts would I need? It seems like the lip on the cap isn't very wide. Should I put 5200 or something in between the cap/hull joint as well?

I would check the transom before you do anything else. Trim the motor up about half way, stand on the anti-ventilation plate, and bounce up and down. If you see any flex in the transom, it probably needs to be recored. the damage to the hull/deck joint looks like it was caused because there's flex there that shouldn't be happening. As Jeff mentioned, if you fix the damage, but not the underlying cause, it will either break again, or find another weak spot to crack or separate.
Dave