I had noticed some stains on my transom & a couple of splits in the trim that covers the top of the splashwell. The last time I took the motor off the boat, I used the forklift at work & thinking that I had possible water damage in the transom, that wasn't an option because of time. I started thinking about doing it in my shed & with the help of a coworker's idea I came up with a way to get it done. BTW, no water damage was found, everything is in good shape.
Several years ago I replaced my jack plate, I made a motor stand out of 2X4s that fits under the cavitation plate. I have a 225 Johnson, sure it would work on most motors. Still have it in storage if anyone would want to use it. Used the tongue jack to lift the motor.
I made a new transom top trim piece today out of stainless.
I have to buy some black 4200 & re-seal everything up.
OK, I'll bite. Rachet straps Rachet one way only. How'd you lower the engine back down??
Azure AZ200 (with stuff like cupholders, bathroom and table)
Brett, better get 5200. Good idea with the stainless......hope it is 316 cres.
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Greg, You can ratchet them in both directions it is just a little slower than chain fall. I didn't lift it up very high & the rear strap is pulling back. I can loosen up that one & then the other two I have to loosen about 8-10 clicks & it should be at the correct level.
Don, I'm going to use Starbrite below waterline sealer, actually. I have white but want black for this job.
Got ya'...that transom will be better than when it was brand new.
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I think you did a fine job Brett!
I tried the chain hoist method. Went into the attic and installed extra 2x6 boards for braces....mounted the chain hoist to a joist....cut a hole in the garage ceiling to drop the chains through......
Then realized my transome was too wide to come through the garage door....
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Big Johnson »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Then realized my transome was too wide to come through the garage door....
A diet would help that alot Daryl.......
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Daryl, measure twice & cut once
Perry, that's some funny stuff right there
Update. I was out in my shed mocking up trim piece & JP today after work. I noticed a line of water on the transom & first thought it was sweat from me. I looked closer & saw that the bottom bolts in the transom were weeping water. I pulled the bolts & sure enough the bolt holes were wet. I left a fan blowing on it from 5:00pm & when I went to check just now, it's dry & solid. I left the fan blowing on it just for good measure & will wait until Sunday or Monday to start the reassembly to make sure everything is dry.
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