62-Racer Transom Help

[65Bowrider]

The transom is DONE ... yea!
I've learned so much on this forum, and understand why "others" say ClassicSeaCraft forum is the BEST!
Thanks so much for all the tips ...
Thanks to Dan of FIBERGLASS1, here in North Palm,Fla and a Special thanks to Denny (Bushwacker) for ALL his help !!!
Now for pictures ...
Dan came & joined us on the first day of laying 1708 to show us all the how-tos and how-NOT-tos...


First 2 layers of 1708 glassed on the transom ... then added another 2 layers.


Coosa Board dry-fitted to transom ... holes drilled in Coosa to allow air escape & cabosil to ooze out.


Our clamping system ... actually worked well! Fitted over transom, then shimmed tight. Skip & Denny cleaning up extra Cabosil mixed with glass bubbles, making nice radius.


After clamps removed


Transom shot, showing the raised transom (5" for twins) vs original height.


Denny & Skip busy laying another 4 layers of 1708, one at a time. I was in charge of all the mixing and keeping them supplied with their different mixtures.


All done ... end of day & tired.


Just one more of the transom ... "a good plan is when it all comes together nicely"
The middle dip needs a little work... but made it such that a 30" shaft single engine can fit there if so desired.


I've been playing ... making circles out of strips of 1708, with thickness from 1-4 layers ... good test for how many layers vs how stiff.


Next ... stringers.

[strick]

Looks like a great job! Solid as a tank. I like how you are planning ahead with the possibility of a single 30 inch or twins.

Question: what is the transom height in the middle (for the 30 inch motor) if you were measuring from the outside of the boat from the keel up to the top of the transom.

strick

[Islandtrader]

Nice job. When I get that far I know who to call.

[NoBones]

Nice job. When I get that far I know who to call.

The "Transom Busters"

Lookin' good guys, you are already pros now......

See ya soon, Ken

[65Bowrider]

Measurement from keel to transom top in center is 30" by plumb line, and 25" in middle of step to transom top for twin mounts. The transom is angled, so could not use measurement directly on transom line, but I can measure that if you'd like.

The 1.5" CoosaBoard weighs about 1/2 of what 2-3/4 plywood & it should last a lot longer...even though this boat is already 45 years old!

[thehermit]

NICE! Transom looks great. Looks like you have a lot of qualified help down there. So what is the plan for the stringers? Box fiberglass filled with foam?

[Snookerd]

Carla & Skip-
You make it look so easy! I appreciate the details with photos. That transom ain't goin no where! I hope to see it in person soon..........

[ocuyler]

Carla & Skip-
You make it look so easy! I appreciate the details with photos. That transom ain't goin no where! I hope to see it in person soon..........

Perfect timing, Carla, I'll be down next week. I don't have to work on stringers do I?

[NoBones]

Perfect timing, Carla, I'll be down next week. I don't have to work on stringers do I?

No Otto, just alot of grinding fiberglass to get ready for those stringers

See ya, Ken

[65Bowrider]

" So what is the plan for the stringers? Box fiberglass filled with foam? "

That's a good question. Need to sit in the boat & THINK... sole height, run string lines & measure height needed for stringers & grid system. When I know more, I'll start a new thread to toss around some ideas. "Great minds working together produces a better product"

Danny, Otto, and anyone, is welcomed to come & see...no work required