seacast vs nidabond vs arjay

[basspirate]

so i have to redo my transom over the winter and was gonna do a pourable as the stringers and the rest of the boat is in good shape. i wanted to know any input from anyone who has used the pourable products. i was gonna stay away from seacast hearing that it is way more expensive than the other two ($200 a pail) unless it has some really big advantage. i've heard good things about nida bond ($130 a pail) but was curious how arjay stacks up ($110 a pail) is there a strength diffrence or does one crack easier than the others. is one easier to use than the other? any input would be much appreicated. if i had some extra money i'd do my own tests.

 

[rentprop1]

Re: seacast vs nidabond vs arjay

never heard of the other 2..... I was planning to use seacast , just cause they are kind a local here in FL and I might be able to save some shipping charges if I go and pick up....saw their website and they make it look easy, and easy to me is worth a little extra $$$

 

[ezmobee]

Re: seacast vs nidabond vs arjay

My opinion on pourable transoms is that they are great for one specific usage......on an boat in otherwise excellent condition (solid deck and stringers) where you don't want to pop the cap. In which case you just gain access to the top of the transom, dig out the old one with an electric chainsaw and pour in the new one. Done. For this situation the pourable stuff warrants it's high price in ease and convenience. For boats with any other issues, I'd pop the cap and do a wood transom along with the other needed work.

There have been some Seacast project on here and it has worked very well. Not sure if I've seen any Nidabond ones but would certainly like too. Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[archbuilder]

Re: seacast vs nidabond vs arjay

I used sea cast on a 16' ski boat I'm restoring. It was very easy to use, and I'm amazed at how strong the transom is now. I have a friend who used it on his a couple of years ago, and sold me on it. If you do use it, make sure you make some kind of "funnel" to pour it into the transom. It's pretty thick, so its kind of hard to get it into a narrow transom without the funnel. I made mine out of plywood and some scrap roof flashing. I was worried about it trying to set up too quickly, but we had plenty of working time. I don't know anything about the other products.

 

[reelfishin]

Re: seacast vs nidabond vs arjay

I've not used either myself but watched a buddy do a transom with Seacast, it worked great but from what I can tell, Nida Bond is less expensive.
http://www.nidacore.com/english/nordprod_nidabond_transom.htm

Arjay #6011 is also a ceramic compound but I've not had any experience with it either. http://www.arjaytech.com/overview/overview.htm

I suppose if used correctly, any of these would give satisfactory results.
I'm not sure if it's just an alternative to complete cap removal since any of these provide you with a wood and rot free solution in the end.

 

[joeturse]

Re: seacast vs nidabond vs arjay

Will be doing my transom with Nidabond.Ordered it from a distributer in NY,but the company is in St. Lucie, FL.
I have the transom pretty well cleaned out,and hope to be pouring soon,and I will post my progress.

 

[basspirate]

Re: seacast vs nidabond vs arjay

where in ny is the distributor are getting it from?

 

[joeturse]

Re: seacast vs nidabond vs arjay

Reinforced Plastics Lab
(631)249-5490
236 Route 109
Farmingdale NY 11735-1503

 

[basspirate]

Re: seacast vs nidabond vs arjay

cool farmingdale is not too far from me. i see you did your transom on a robalo. i'm gonna do mine on a 1975 20' robalo. just wanted to ask if your transom has a slight bow to it or is it supposed to be straight?

 

[joeturse]

Re: seacast vs nidabond vs arjay

cool farmingdale is not too far from me. i see you did your transom on a robalo. i'm gonna do mine on a 1975 20' robalo. just wanted to ask if your transom has a slight bow to it or is it supposed to be straight?

Yes my 1980 20' transom has a slight bow.It is in the design of the hull.Will be doing the transom this weekend,weather permitting.

 

[basspirate]

Re: seacast vs nidabond vs arjay

Will be doing my transom with Nidabond.Ordered it from a distributer in NY,but the company is in St. Lucie, FL.
I have the transom pretty well cleaned out,and hope to be pouring soon,and I will post my progress.

nidabond's calculator does not cover my transom design so i was wondering how much you used so i have a rough idea of how much to order

 

[joeturse]

Re: seacast vs nidabond vs arjay

I ordered two five gallon pails.The amount I came up with is 9 gallons.Will be doing my transom this weekend,hopefully.