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Sorry guys, I'm not talking about giving my 19 away...[:0]
Rather... the time has come to replace the almost 40 yr old transom on this ole 19.
As in the project topic, I am going to use the Nida-Bond pourable transom compound from Nida Core products. I have done some research on this product and others as well, and feel this will be my best option.
I have also read several transom rebuild project threads here on CM and have determined that if properly prepared and installed this is a very reliable choice when rebuilding a transom. Please allow me to send a sincere thank you to all the CM members for sharing your projects.[
)] Being a new member here has helped me tremendously while I bring this ole 19 back to life.
Now onto the early stages of this project.
Here is the skin removal lay out. I left a good 4" lip all the way around.
I also made a template of the motor and deck drain holes for the future.
Outside skin cut and removed. I used my angle grinder w/ cut off disk and a steady hand for all my cuts.
I have to tell you how surprised I was with the overall condition of the core. It was damp in most areas as you can see, but not totally rotted as one might expect from a near 40 yr old core.
The real fun started when it was time to remove the original plywood core. I have all the usual tools necessary to attack an old transom core [hammers, wood chisels, pry bars, chainsaw and of course some skin off my knuckles]...[B)] I made good progress yesterday and will post up more pics as I move forward.
As always, your suggestions, comments and recommendations are welcomed.
thanks...Eric
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Rather... the time has come to replace the almost 40 yr old transom on this ole 19.
As in the project topic, I am going to use the Nida-Bond pourable transom compound from Nida Core products. I have done some research on this product and others as well, and feel this will be my best option.
I have also read several transom rebuild project threads here on CM and have determined that if properly prepared and installed this is a very reliable choice when rebuilding a transom. Please allow me to send a sincere thank you to all the CM members for sharing your projects.[
)] Being a new member here has helped me tremendously while I bring this ole 19 back to life.Now onto the early stages of this project.
Here is the skin removal lay out. I left a good 4" lip all the way around.
I also made a template of the motor and deck drain holes for the future.
Outside skin cut and removed. I used my angle grinder w/ cut off disk and a steady hand for all my cuts.
I have to tell you how surprised I was with the overall condition of the core. It was damp in most areas as you can see, but not totally rotted as one might expect from a near 40 yr old core.
The real fun started when it was time to remove the original plywood core. I have all the usual tools necessary to attack an old transom core [hammers, wood chisels, pry bars, chainsaw and of course some skin off my knuckles]...[B)] I made good progress yesterday and will post up more pics as I move forward.
As always, your suggestions, comments and recommendations are welcomed.
thanks...Eric
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[br]Budd Dahl[br]1990 ChrisCraft - See my rebuild/refurb thread here.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=483913[br]1990 254 Chris Craft SeaHawk[br]1988 22\'GradyWhite Seafarer (gone)[br]1976 19\'Mako (gone)[br]1977 15\'Mako (gone)
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