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Originally Posted by SamSam  When you cut the transom out you removed a lot of hull strength so when you put it back together you have to make sure the shape hasn't changed. You have to make sure the sides haven't spread out, you have to make sure the hull hasn't "twisted" lengthwise and you have to make sure the bottom hasn't deformed by sitting on the trailer supports.
If you still have the pieces, the cap rail/engine well and the transom piece, you might best proceed by temporarily putting the cap piece back on to hold the correct width and then cleaning up the transom piece and reinstalling it, which will save some effort in finishing the outside of the transom.
To see if the bottom is deformed, use straightedges from front to back to detect any bulges or dips. It should be flat.
To check for lengthwise twist, use two long boards, like 2"x4"x10', put one on the cap crosswise (port to starboard) as far forward as you can (maybe in front of the windshield, and one crosswise on the cap as far aft as you can. Stand back behind the boat 20' or so and look to see that the two boards are parallel. If they aren't there is some twist in the hull. |
thk u i really appreciate your concern... I measured the widest part of the transom and measured 1.58 m, now after removing the hull transom measures 1.60 m and 1.62 m measures the top, which means that by the weight and torque of the engine was deformed rather believe that the hull is taking its original form and the top idem was deformed one corner higher than the other, after cutting i placed it upside down sunbathing and is taking its original form, as well as the floor is not removed I think will help keep the hull in position you know
anyway i think that when i paste the new wooden board it will restore all to its original position ... i hope
07-31-2010, 08:34 PM
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