YES!! IT CAN BE DONE BY A ROOKIE!!!!!

Chuck B.

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First of all I would like to say thanks to all who gave me advice on transom replacement. I could say thanks a hundred times and that would not be enough. Your help and knowledge proved to be invauable. I just put the last rivets in the seam of my boat and set the engine back on. I really had doubts as to whether I could repair this or not, but I did. It took me two weeks of after work working, 3 gallons epoxy resin, 120 sq. ft. carpet, 3 sheets plywood, lots of fiber matting, a little blood (yes I said blood!) sweat, and maybe a few tears. The end result was a transom the should be in the boat long after I am gone. I also covered the entire floor with resin. And I had to replace the wood that runs the length of the boat and ties the sides in with the floor. I know I may sound long winded, Its just that I am so **** proud of the job I have done. This is my first boat, and the first time to work with fiberglass. THANKS TO ALL!!!!!
 

chiefmike58

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Re: YES!! IT CAN BE DONE BY A ROOKIE!!!!!

congragulations, sounds like a lot of hard work.
 

JB

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Re: YES!! IT CAN BE DONE BY A ROOKIE!!!!!

Congratulations, Chuck!<br /><br />Doesn't it feel good to have whipped a task that you were a little intimidated by? You are better than you thought you were!<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB :)
 

crab bait

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Re: YES!! IT CAN BE DONE BY A ROOKIE!!!!!

that's GREAT !! now with alittle of your blood sweat & tears mixed in with the boats D N A .. it'll float that much prouder in the water... what's your next prodject ???
 
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DJ

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Re: YES!! IT CAN BE DONE BY A ROOKIE!!!!!

Chuck,<br /><br />CONGRAT'S!! We all know how you feel. You should be proud. Get it out there and ENJOY!
 

Chuck B.

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Re: YES!! IT CAN BE DONE BY A ROOKIE!!!!!

NEXT: Repair the 75 hp. Johnson Stinger that is to motivate this fiberglass water sled!!! It only fires on the #1 cylinder, but I have already gotten good advice to try from the engine section. Thanks to all who helped!! My two daughters will greatly appreciate it now that I can pull them around on that tube they like so well, Ha Ha!! THANKS!!!
 
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