Transom Repair '69 Glasspar Citatoin - Where do I start my cut??
Transom Repair '69 Glasspar Citatoin - Where do I start my cut??
Looking for some ideas on where/how to cut out my transom, and how to go about replacing it. I have read and understand the basics of transom repair. (West Systems Fib. Boat Repair Manual 002-550 read and in library). This, as well as most other "traditional" repair lists, states you must remove the outer skin and core, and replacing it with multiple layers or 3/8",1/2",or 3/4" plywood. TWO MAIN QUESTION BELOW: 1) Transom Repair? 2) Transom access?
1) Transom Repair???????
If you do not have an inner layer of glass to apply your layers of core to (such as in the case of this poorly build transom on my '69 Glasspar Citation) what do you do? As you can see from the pictures I have posted I have a splash well over the back deck. The vertical picture is looking aft along the port gunnel. You can see that there is not even a layer of resin over the bare wood of the transom. To replace this solutions are to either:
Option 1- cut and remove the outer layer of glass and inner core, build a layer of glass on the inboard side to apply the core build-up too.
Option 2- Toss out the entire idea of using wood core and go with honeycomb panels (very expensive) this way would cut weight also add the assurance that I will never have to replace the transom again. Plus Nida-core comes with 18oz. glass on both sides for support.
Option 3- Use Nida-bond/core or Seacast pour in compound - but as mentioned above - I have no back glass layer to pour to and would have to build and apply it. Was thinking of using a panel of thinner (1/2") Nida-core as the inboard layer to pour to. Again, one of the most expensive options but dollars buy (and maintain) a dry transom.
2) Transom Access?????????
As you can see from the pictures I have posted I have a splash well over the back deck. The vertical picture is looking aft along the port gunnel. You can see that there is not even a layer of resin over the bare wood of the transom.
My ideas on cutting the top/splash well way from the hull to gain access to and replace the transom are:
Option 1 - Cutting vertically where the forward edge of the splash well meets the top cap on the inboard cabin. (where is takes a 90 degree turn) Continuing my cut across the top cap (rail), over and outboard to where the top cap was sealed by the factory to the hull.
Option 2 - Remove the entire top cap with the splash well attached. (a sh*t ton of work) The front and bow of the boat are in great shape and would hate to have to do this.
What every option I chose I will cross supports the hull to in sure I don't loose the hull shape.
Any ideas out there before I start getting happy with the saws-all and grinder??????
Thanks
