Seacast, 1983 Ranger 375v. Should I Seacast

[danamul1977]

Hi, looking for some advice on if I can use Seacast in only the motor mounted area of this transom (have pictures). At the moment the transom is solid It got water in it over the last few years from two failing splash well drain holes. Quite a bit of water got in. I'm trying to dry as much as I can. Not sure how long it will take to rot, but im wondering if I can Seacast the 50"x20" center area where the motor mounts, and leave the two side curved area's? The wood is not very rotten yet (very little at the top), im sure it will rot from the bottom up. So im not sure how hard its going to be to get the wood off of the fiberglass with it not being rotten at the top. Seacast just seemed like the easiest option, but not sure if it is viable?

 

[Vikesfan]

I helped a friend with a transom repair a few years ago and we used Seacast. It worked pretty well and has held up. He sold the boat last year, but the transom was still solid. Here's a link to his project.

http://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat...d-hull-repair/304163-invader-intruder-transom

 

[danamul1977]

Thx, Vikesfan, It looks like he only cut out the wood in an area around where the motor mounts, and did not cut everything out in the upper left right hand sides of the transom. That is what im wondering if I can do on my ranger and still have a solid transom. Ty

 

[Vikesfan]

If I remember right, he cut everything in the middle until he got into dry wood on the sides. It was a free boat so he was just looking for a cheap fix to get it on the water, but it seemed to hold up pretty well.

 

[jbcurt00]

SeaCast isnt rated to be a filler in comjunction w left behind pieces of wood. If the transom was full width plywood originally, the wood must be 100% removed, and completely replaced w Seacast.

Otherwise you've created a multi-piece transom, not rated or suited for whatever hp motor the capacity plate lists.

Not a good idea. Vikes buddy got lucky. Hope whoever got the boat after him did too....

 

[sphelps]

Is the curved outer section wood inside ? Or just really thick glass layup ... Jbc is correct ... seacast will not warranty there product if wood is left inside ..
You can email them with pics and Sabina can answer any questions you may have ....

 

[ezmobee]

In my opinion this is an excellent candidate for SeaCast.

 

[danamul1977]

Is the curved outer section wood inside ? Or just really thick glass layup ... Jbc is correct ... seacast will not warranty there product if wood is left inside ..
You can email them with pics and Sabina can answer any questions you may have ....

I'm 95% sure it is 1/2" plywood glassed pretty well vs. 1-1/2" plywood in the 50"x20" transom mounted area. So I would think the sides are not a main support area.

 

[sphelps]

Does the plywood transition though over onto the curved part ? Like one of the center plywood layers ? If not I don't see it being a problem doing the seacast in the middle flat section ... But I would still give seacast a call just to get there take on it ...

 

[danamul1977]

Does the plywood transition though over onto the curved part ? Like one of the center plywood layers ? If not I don't see it being a problem doing the seacast in the middle flat section ... But I would still give seacast a call just to get there take on it ...

Thats what I don't know, I'll give them a call