Hi guys managed to get the old transom removed this weekend and a new one cut up, fitted, and clamp system ready to go as there was a slight bow in the center.
Original transom consisted of outside fiberglass, 3/4" plwood, 1/2" plywood, and one layer of fiberglass mat which I am duplicating same thicknesses so top deck and splashwell will fit when I drop it down.
Right now the new transom is ready to go and here is the steps I am thinking about.
1.) Coat the inside pieces of plywood with finishing resisn and let dry. Once dry apply PL Preminum between the two pieces and clamp around the edges and use the holes I have predrilled for ladder, outboard mounts, steering mount for additional clamps consisting of bolts and fender washers to help pull everything in. Will also shoot some #8 or #10 stainless screws in.
2.) Apply finishing reisin to outside piece of plywood transom and let dry, this will be the side that is placed up against inside of fiberglass transom.
3.) Coat remaining edges and front peice with laminating resisn.
4.) Use PL Preminum to stick the plywood to transom, use my clamping system to make sure the plywood is firmly secured to the fiberglass transom and everything is pulled in properly. (As stated above using finishing resisn on this side as not sure how well PL Preminum will stick to regular laminating resisn.??)
5.) Let sit and cure. Once cured will complete inside fiberglass tabing with 1 foot wide f/g mat.
6.) Will let everything sit and cure. Once tabing is cured and hard and the transome is solid, I will remove my clamping system.
6.) Finish off complete transom with a layer of fiberglass mat, cut to the exact shape of transom.
How does that sound guys???
Original transom consisted of outside fiberglass, 3/4" plwood, 1/2" plywood, and one layer of fiberglass mat which I am duplicating same thicknesses so top deck and splashwell will fit when I drop it down.
Right now the new transom is ready to go and here is the steps I am thinking about.
1.) Coat the inside pieces of plywood with finishing resisn and let dry. Once dry apply PL Preminum between the two pieces and clamp around the edges and use the holes I have predrilled for ladder, outboard mounts, steering mount for additional clamps consisting of bolts and fender washers to help pull everything in. Will also shoot some #8 or #10 stainless screws in.
2.) Apply finishing reisin to outside piece of plywood transom and let dry, this will be the side that is placed up against inside of fiberglass transom.
3.) Coat remaining edges and front peice with laminating resisn.
4.) Use PL Preminum to stick the plywood to transom, use my clamping system to make sure the plywood is firmly secured to the fiberglass transom and everything is pulled in properly. (As stated above using finishing resisn on this side as not sure how well PL Preminum will stick to regular laminating resisn.??)
5.) Let sit and cure. Once cured will complete inside fiberglass tabing with 1 foot wide f/g mat.
6.) Will let everything sit and cure. Once tabing is cured and hard and the transome is solid, I will remove my clamping system.
6.) Finish off complete transom with a layer of fiberglass mat, cut to the exact shape of transom.
How does that sound guys???
