Hull separation problem

[Maximerc]

Ok I finally have all 210 rivits out .. the hull is separated at the front, having problems splitting it at the transom. It looks as though something was used as a filler (seacast?) near the top of the transom. Any one else run in to any thing like this ?? Baja SS 184

 

[Indymike]

Re: Hull separation problem

Is it glassed together? Maybe at the splashwell. My trihull was glassed together at the front (open bow area)and it took a while to figure out. I too was struggling with separation until I foung where it was glassed together.<br /><br />Mike

 

[bounder4465]

Re: Hull separation problem

Over the past few years there have been two that presented a seperation problem. The first one was a bass boat where the motor well (outboard) was bonded to the transom, and stringer to transom supports to add structural support for a jackplate. My only choice was to cut around the front of the motor well, and reglass/gelcoat the area. <br /><br />The second one was a runabout with the motor well attached with an epoxy type material to the transom. I was able to drive a wide brick chisel between the motorwell and transom from the bottom inside the boat. It finally seperated. Perhaps there are more forum posters with more experience that can offer other suggestions. <br /><br />I posted about the racing supply rivets and washers. Forgot to mention the cost: 250 rivits $10.95, 500 backing washers $9.00

 

[JasonJ]

Re: Hull separation problem

There is usually some epoxy like filling bonding agent used to bond the splashwell to the transom. This substance bonds and hardens, filling the gap between transom and splashwell. I had to use a long heavy duty screwdriver and a manual persuader to break that bond. I wasn't concerned with what it whould do to the transom as I was replacing it. You will probably have to do the same thing. Good luck...

 

[Maximerc]

Re: Hull separation problem

Thanks for the info , I think I am going to have to make a cut across the top of the transom and drive down with a gasket scraper to get thru . I do believe that it is glued as Jason suggests.

 

[lawyertob]

Re: Hull separation problem

Maximerc,<br /> My Glastron had some sort of filler between the splashwell and the transom; however, I was lucky enough that all of the wood that it would have adhered to was rotted away. <br /><br /> I have found that the fiberglass is amazingly strong. There have been a few places where I drove in a screwdriver or chisel and pried around...eventually, it will dis-adhere to the wood...usually with a loud POP that will have you looking to see if the glass broke. So far, the glass has let loose of the wood before it broke. I do use as wide a tool as I can for this...smaller tools tend to try to cut through the edge.<br /><br /> Also, you might want to go over every possible edge to see if you missed a fastener or three. It took me three tries at lifting my cap off before I finally found the three screws under the edge of a bow hatch that were screwed to a plywood support under the bow floor.<br /><br />Just my $0.02 worth,<br />Joe

 

[Maximerc]

Re: Hull separation problem

yep finally got it split apart , with a cut here and a pry there and a nice satifing POP ! now the real fun begins !

 

[AMD Rules]

Re: Hull separation problem

Maximerc... any photos of your progress?