Building a folding transom on an old boat.

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by vondoom, Jan 27, 2014.

  1. vondoom
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    I have a 1976 C&C 30. I have seen a lot of modern boats with a transom that folds down to create a platform. Is this something that can be done to an older boat with proper building techniques or should I not mess with a good thing?
     
    vondoom, Jan 27, 2014
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