Doing a walk thru transom

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by Ctskip, May 8, 2006.

  1. Ctskip
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    Ctskip Junior Member

    on a sailboat. It's 1983 31 ft sailboat with a propane locker located in under the transom seat. The cockpit floor is also the locker floor.Being a propane locker it has the sides and floor all finished already.I just need to do a split rear stay(easy part) and cut open the coaming/transom down to the cockpit floor. Glass in a few sections and viola! I know it sounds easy, but for some reason, I'm questioning the finer aspects of this job, like strenght . Any pros out there to tell me I'm crazy?
    maybe even offer some encourgement. Thanks,
    Keep it up,
    Ctskip

    PS I'd add a photo but its too big and wont let me download it to this post Thanks
     
    Ctskip, May 8, 2006
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  2. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    You would be cutting off one of the main structural parts of your boat. I suggest you get a knowledgeable person to do the job or at least design it .
     
    gonzo, May 10, 2006
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