Update
Update
Last edited by rhafley; 03-10-2019 at 03:33 PM.
Good luck... Dan
Dan, I’m in the process of doing this job myself. I’ve removed my fuel tank and put lights inside as well. Lights outside only didn’t totally dry the inside of the transom in my situation. This week I also added a dehumidifier in the bilge area. I hoping to have created a desert environment for max drying. Haha.
For the dehumidifier to work the boat needs sealed good in a bag to prevent outside moisture from entering the area.Originally Posted by Batman1977
Use some acetone. It attracts water and helps the drying process.
Good point I forgot to mention. Used plastic and sealed everything up.
I don't envy any of you guys trying to dry the transoms out... Just give the lamps time and I'm praying for the best... Dan
25th Anniversary Champion 187 SCX Elite
Mercury 175 EFI
Perception Pescador Pro 120 Kayak
Aquos 10ft Pontoon Boat
**UPDATE**
Last edited by rhafley; 03-10-2019 at 03:31 PM.
Do it right. If you jigsaw it together it will fail.
I wouldn't play around with the transom. Too much stress put on it and I've seen pics of boats where they failed and the motor wound up hanging by the cables in the water. Also heard of them coming into the boat with you. Mine was bad so I just did the Arjay route last year. It isn't that difficult and the end result is a transom that is rock solid. 2nd boat that I have poured a transom in and both came out great.
I'm trying to picture what you describe for a repair and I just don't see where that is going to hold up to the abuse. I want one solid piece in there.
Didn't see the pictures. Looks like you already cut the cap as much as you have to for a pour. Not sure what you mean by all the way into the splash well being required
I'd replace with starboard or a thick chop mix of glass and resin.
Pat Goff
Two degrees from center
of nowhere.
Smithwick TX.
Game on...
Interesting... Dan
Very very nice job.
Pat Goff
Two degrees from center
of nowhere.
Smithwick TX.
Thank you sir! I'll be testing her out this weekend.
I sealed my top pieces back on
Drilled my motor holes and mounted my plate, sealed really good with more Boat Life. That is some more nasty caulk. You can't wipe the stuff off for anything, it just smears.
On goes the Merc
And mounted some nice new Perko stern eyes
Last edited by rhafley; 03-10-2019 at 03:37 PM.
You should feel more vibrations now which is a good thing!
Nice work! How did you flair the drain tube?
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