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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    It was just loose upper engine mount bolts causing the movement. I sounded the transom the best i could and the thuddy areas seemed to be where i...
    Post by: atengnr, Dec 5, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    It might be only 1/16th. Yes there is rot but seems a smaller area than i would expect to allow flex. Above the floor i believe i have the extent...
    Post by: atengnr, Dec 4, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    Quick question. Transom is still drying out. The areas that I have exposed are pretty dry even at depth. I notice though that with the motor...
    Post by: atengnr, Dec 4, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    Thanks all!
    Post by: atengnr, Nov 27, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    Thanks. If you all approve, I think Im going to cut out the rot seen, from the hull surface, laterally out to the margin of the bilge, and up...
    Post by: atengnr, Nov 26, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    Ok, how about cutting out rotted area in full thickness and tabbing in new wood? Good enough? I think i can do this without removing splashwell,...
    Post by: atengnr, Nov 25, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    Yeah me too! Doesnt the fact that I run a motor thats 1/2 of the boats max rating provide some protection against transom failure?
    Post by: atengnr, Nov 25, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    I think it was suggested to add more foam, perhaps under splashwell
    Post by: atengnr, Nov 24, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    Thanks, yes this boat will not be airborne with me in it. I am willing to go offshore where I dont belong, but not while overstressing the hull....
    Post by: atengnr, Nov 24, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    OK thanks alot for the advice. Mr E, I like your reasoning. Yes, it does have foam from the factory. So Mr E, if I do your repair suggested...
    Post by: atengnr, Nov 23, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    So can i just cut out a large square piece of rot and just epoxy in a new piece despite the seam running through thickness of ttanslm?
    Post by: atengnr, Nov 23, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    Thanks. So i could have vertical seams of wood for the coring?
    Post by: atengnr, Nov 23, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    See how i could slide a new core in here without cutting splashwell?
    Post by: atengnr, Nov 23, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    Oh wow OK. This splashwell is pretty deep, so Im not sure how I could slide the new piece of transom in there. How much of the floor do I need...
    Post by: atengnr, Nov 23, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    1980 four winns - wet transom

    and LOL, dont laugh at the Force motor on there. I bought for fun, as Id never owned one, and I must say that it runs great. If it blows up no...
    Post by: atengnr, Nov 23, 2019 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building