today

[bdusted440]

This is what i did today

[bdusted440]

some more

[bdusted440]

glass it in the rest of the way in the am and put together will be done tomarrow.started today.:poke:

[bdusted440]

this is the second transom this week. blaaahhh

[Chris]

Neat stuff!

How long do you think it will take to get all finished up?

Where do you plan to pick up your glass and resins?

I'm not even sure up here where I would go to get the materials. :)

-Chris

[bdusted440]

its done. have to let it cure.then cut it out and reassemble.ill take pics tomarow of it and finished pics. get the mat ,glass and resin from local parts store wood from menards.

[bdusted440]

two more

[Chris]

Much better! :thumb:

I don't know where the heck the guys around Toronto get their supplies.

It's not like we have any chain stores selling marine supplies. There are a couple of West Marines here and there, but whenever I've gone there they seem as expensive as hell. That might be one spot though.

-Chris

[nathan]

looking good! now that it looks like my truck is done I can start on my glastron

[bdusted440]

Done

[bdusted440]

:rof:Not bad for 3 days light work. LOL:rof:

[OFFSHORE GINGER]

Hey guy , not to be rude but ........did you even bother to use Marine Ply considering there are so many voids in the wood which is not of the norm for Marine Ply, and just curious what type of lay up are you doing on that transom , glass , wood , glass , wood , glass ........................or , and is that your final lay up of the transom in post seven ?

[OFFSHORE GINGER]

Coop , once again........... just curious , and seeing that you most likely used Poly , or Vinyl in your lay up considering post # 7 show's nothing but matt ..i was just wondering if you used any 1708 at all in your layup ?

[nathan]

I think you will find that most of the restorations on this and other boards are being done on a budget. marine ply is very expensive and would price me and others out of restoring boats. most of us are wanting to get the boats back on the water and if it means a few extra layers of resin or glass that is what we do. it may not last as long as marine ply but it get the boat on the water and money can be saved for other pieces. I can say that when I start on my glastron it will be done on a budget that will not get me close to marine ply.

[OFFSHORE GINGER]

Merry christmasI think you will find that most of the restorations on this and other boards are being done on a budget. marine ply is very expensive and would price me and others out of restoring boats. most of us are wanting to get the boats back on the water and if it means a few extra layers of resin or glass that is what we do. it may not last as long as marine ply but it get the boat on the water and money can be saved for other pieces. I can say that when I start on my glastron it will be done on a budget that will not get me close to marine ply. Nathan , i beg the differ with you, but then again ............i really could care less considering it is not my boat or project.

[bdusted440]

Hey guy , not to be rude but ........did you even bother to use Marine Ply considering there are so many voids in the wood which is not of the norm for Marine Ply, and just curious what type of lay up are you doing on that transom , glass , wood , glass , wood , glass ........................or , and is that your final lay up of the transom in post seven ?
yes glass wood glass and no that wasnt the final just the last pic itook before the batt in the camera died.and the pic really doesnt show it but the wood is green epoxy coated bought from local marine supply store.its what d&s sells me as marine but as i dont know what it should consist of and or have it tested its what i have to use instead of strait plywood and it better be good at 60.00 a sheet.and for glass there is acually 3 types used in it.maybe overkill but im not formally trained and i want the best possible result i can get.

[bdusted440]

Coop , once again........... just curious , and seeing that you most likely used Poly , or Vinyl in your lay up considering post # 7 show's nothing but matt ..i was just wondering if you used any 1708 at all in your layup ?
yes ill make sure to take more pics and bring extra batts nexttime

[bdusted440]

oh and the patern wood i used to fit and size the transom was from menards.cut it into shape and fitted it then used it as a pattern for the expensive stuff.cant afford to screw up the exp wood.the cust cant afford it.most of these boats would be scrapped if i didnt help them out.

[OFFSHORE GINGER]

oh and the patern wood i used to fit and size the transom was from menards.cut it into shape and fitted it then used it as a pattern for the expensive stuff.cant afford to screw up the exp wood.the cust cant afford it.most of these boats would be scrapped if i didnt help them out. B/S why would you waste ply to make a pattern to use Marine grade Ply ?

[OFFSHORE GINGER]

yes glass wood glass and no that wasnt the final just the last pic itook before the batt in the camera died.and the pic really doesnt show it but the wood is green epoxy coated bought from local marine supply store.its what d&s sells me as marine but as i dont know what it should consist of and or have it tested its what i have to use instead of strait plywood and it better be good at 60.00 a sheet.and for glass there is acually 3 types used in it.maybe overkill but im not formally trained and i want the best possible result i can get. Green wood and epoxy coated hmmmmmmm . hey guy , just curious what are the three types of glass used in this repair.......dugh ...... and what type... of ester are you using.....Poly or vinyl ?

[OFFSHORE GINGER]

yes ill make sure to take more pics and bring extra batts nexttime I , notice in every post everything revolves around the Batt's , and just curious once again what fabric was used in your lay up , thickness of ply over all , finished layup , ect ect and be explict in you finish layup ....please ..............because you are a person who is wanting to build a boat ....................right .....or . Hey guy , not to be rude but there is no need to dassle people with B/S and you my friend are off to a good start . See you on S & F .................

[bdusted440]

First the plywood was scrap which =free.second i was always taught too use what you are using to get a correct fit. then vynil ester then 1.5 oz chop strand matt.then resin on the wood and same matt then resin on other side of wood then matt then resin then matt then bolted together till set up then resin then 1.5 oz chop strand matt 2 layers then 3.0 oz chop strand matt then 2 layers woven roving . then resin with black pigment over it. let dry, cut hole, reassembled. and im not smart enough to baffle anybody with bs. just proud of what i did.i'm still learning. thats why im asking.:D

[Cooperider]

I am Coop, HE is bddusted.

[OFFSHORE GINGER]

I am Coop, HE is bddusted.
Sorry Coop :D se you on the dark side .:bounce:

[Will Switzer]

This is what I use when I do transoms .... This is pretty awesome stuff .

http://www.transomrepair.net/index.php

[OFFSHORE GINGER]

This is what I use when I do transoms .... This is pretty awesome stuff .

http://www.transomrepair.net/index.php Will not to be rude But i would never use that stuff considering i have heard nothing but horror stories behind that product which really is a band aid for people who do not have the skills to tackle a job of that nature .

[Will Switzer]

Well Ive used it mulitple times with no problems . No horror stories here ....

[OFFSHORE GINGER]

Well Ive used it mulitple times with no problems . No horror stories here .... Will do you vist any other sites , and just curious where in Mich is your location?

[Will Switzer]

Will do you vist any other sites , and just curious where in Mich is your location?

Checkmate-boats.com . S.E. Lower Mich

[SCT]

"which really is a band aid for people who do not have the skills to tackle a job of that nature"

O-Ginger, you have to realize that not everyone does this type of work for a living like you, has the money or time to dump in a boat, nor is working on a 100K boat.

BD, it's great see that you are saving a bucket of rot vs hauling it to the dump!

[Cooperider]

I've seen a few boats done with it. No problems that I've heard of, but they are also small boats with no more than a couple hundred horsepower.

[bdusted440]

"which really is a band aid for people who do not have the skills to tackle a job of that nature"

O-Ginger, you have to realize that not everyone does this type of work for a living like you, has the money or time to dump in a boat, nor is working on a 100K boat.

BD, it's great see that you are saving a bucket of rot vs hauling it to the dump!
Thanks sct his dad will get to go fishing a few more times before the cancer gets too bad well i hope he does.And the boat should last a long time.:D