I figured I'd start a new thread because the old "Can it get any worse" title seems to be an omen of bad luck and I want to keep it positive and the permanent thread for the refurbishment, I hope y'all don't mind! 
. The first weekend of August we're taking up the deck and removing the transom. I've read nearly every thread and post on the topic here and many other sites and although I learned a TON of good info, I also got a bit confused by the different schools of thought so I'll try and break it down the best I can. 1959 18' Squall King cuddy (says cabin cruiser on the title), wood core glass hull, 1964 Evinrude SportFour 60HP OB. These pictures were taken in the seller's yard, everything has since been removed.<br /><br /> http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y277/ErikDC/Picture1.jpg <br /><br /> http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y277/ErikDC/Picture2.jpg <br /><br /> First question: Do we keep the deck? It's not original and was not treated or glassed (except to attatch to hull with very poor glass job) although it's very solid with zero signs of rot. Can we take it up and soak it with resin or should we go for a new deck? Second question: Do we remove the cabin cap to make the transom replacement easier? We have not taken off the rubber rub rail and have no idea what's going on underneath. Third question: Do we need to construct a brace of some sort to prevent the hull from sagging before we remove the transom? Those are the basic three questions I have and although you folks have already helped me immensely, any extra help would be GREATLY appreciated! <br /><br />p.s. Sorry about the old pics but hang with me, I'll get newer ones here soon!
. The first weekend of August we're taking up the deck and removing the transom. I've read nearly every thread and post on the topic here and many other sites and although I learned a TON of good info, I also got a bit confused by the different schools of thought so I'll try and break it down the best I can. 1959 18' Squall King cuddy (says cabin cruiser on the title), wood core glass hull, 1964 Evinrude SportFour 60HP OB. These pictures were taken in the seller's yard, everything has since been removed.<br /><br /> http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y277/ErikDC/Picture1.jpg <br /><br /> http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y277/ErikDC/Picture2.jpg <br /><br /> First question: Do we keep the deck? It's not original and was not treated or glassed (except to attatch to hull with very poor glass job) although it's very solid with zero signs of rot. Can we take it up and soak it with resin or should we go for a new deck? Second question: Do we remove the cabin cap to make the transom replacement easier? We have not taken off the rubber rub rail and have no idea what's going on underneath. Third question: Do we need to construct a brace of some sort to prevent the hull from sagging before we remove the transom? Those are the basic three questions I have and although you folks have already helped me immensely, any extra help would be GREATLY appreciated! <br /><br />p.s. Sorry about the old pics but hang with me, I'll get newer ones here soon!
