Transom replacement???

[afernand]

I mean has anyone used the carbon fibers? I don't recall having read anything on these fibers in the postings. How are they inbedded in the fiberglass, and where should one place them for maximum transom strength on a boat w/bracket and 225 hp outboard? - Thanks for comments, aaf

[BigMike8o9]

Carbon fiber is used mostly like fiberglass cloth. I dyed some glass to look like carbon with indian ink. just for cool factor. Fiberglass cloth would still be my choice for a transom. The kind of strength you want, carbon won't really give you. Also, pricey big time.

[afernand]

Thanks for info BigMike. -- aaf

[strick]

I mean has anyone used the carbon fibers? I don't recall having read anything on these fibers in the postings. How are they inbedded in the fiberglass, and where should one place them for maximum transom strength on a boat w/bracket and 225 hp outboard? - Thanks for comments, aaf

I dont think it would be first choice for a fishing boat transom. It's mostly used in hulls of go fast boats. You see it a lot in the dash or instrument panels of boats. Here is a old link; http://www.classicmako.com/forum/top...chTerms=carbon,fiber

strick

[TUGBOAT]

I think I rek'on'ize the Oil Platform ! Man0Man, miss that fish'n off em' too ! Nice "Red Snapper" !

My dash had the epoxy poured over the dash when I got it & after a few Hard runs it started cracking,bubbling & popping off. Looked really Bad.But then it was in pretty bad shape everywhere.Thanks for the Pix! Can You believe I got dunked ! No pics from Bartenders-Coluumbus- Well there ain't a Fantasy Fest this Year yet.
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Yhere's a fellow down here that will carbon fiber bout' anything Ya give him. Mostly auto parts.Havn't seen him in a while,did great work.