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I picked up this boat last summer knowing that I’d have some work to do on the transom.
Has anyone replaced the wood in the transom on this boat? I’m struggling with the best of my not great options. The rub rail is welded to the corner sections which is welded to the transom cap which is a...
Re: 81 Sea Ray 26 Sedan Bridge I/O to OB Conversion/Restore (Pics)
Yep- the drainage tracks come out (they have to in order to remove the motor)- they all drain into the scuppers in the stern. You can barely see each scupper in the top corners or the pics.
The problem with this set up is I...
Re: 81 Sea Ray 26 Sedan Bridge I/O to OB Conversion/Restore (Pics)
I like the idea of a hatch within a hatch. I took some pics with my phone this weekend of my hatch configuration in case it may be halpful to you. Great work so far!
Re: 81 Sea Ray 26 Sedan Bridge I/O to OB Conversion/Restore (Pics)
The "knees" are really just an extension of the stringers vertically up the transom. In your situation they would be best if they were extended at least as high as your bracket will be on the transom and probably should...
Re: 1982 GW, 24' Project (UPDATED W/PICS)
This isn't a great pic. I have an '85 Sea Ray Amberjack that has a bifold hatch over the cabin opening. It has 2 pian0 type hinges that allow all three panels to fold into eachother and rest on top of the dash area under the windshield.