New Transom for Brutus!

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C-Val

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Its been a lot of work but it is so worth it! Although I could have done a patch a repair job on specific areas water had made in through bolt holes, I decided to go the full 9 yards and replace the entire transom right across. I just left a bit at the top where the balsa look brand new. I am also building a new motor well for Brutus in the shop and will tab it in soon. Brutus is a real classic as a 1981. Luckily for me, the plywood floor was still rock solid so when I am done it will be one solid boat and good for a long time!
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First piece of 1/4" marine ply treated with thinned epoxy and glued in with thickened epoxy
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Good squeeze out
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The last layer epoxied in over the entire transom today! (finally)Ready for glass.
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Good squeeze out again on final layer giving me my 2"
I hope to have it ready for boat camping by July

David and Val
 
Thanks!

I know you have the same classic and understand what it’s all about!

It was going to be a father/son project but he got himself married so looks like it’s mostly a father project!

David
 
It was a lot of work but in the end I am very happy!
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On my way back to the Gulf Islands! So excited!
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On the water again! (Finally) Time to enjoy the fruits of my labour!
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Thanks Chris!

When I was a young boy my dad was a wooden boat builder by trade.
I was hoping some of that was in my bones when I took on this project since I haven’t had any official training!

These boats are great for rebuilding and modifying.
Maybe that’s why I love them so much!
 
Thanks everyone for your kind words!
It means a lot to have your support. Now I just want time to use it as much as I can before winter sets in!
 
Wow...we just had a towing accident with our 2001 22 Cruiser and the transom is cracked in a few spots...we did not think it could be repaired..maybe there is hope...thought boat would be a total loss.....we have been heart sick over it...it has not been looked at yet by the insurance agents...
 
C-Val, looks like you did a great job. Enjoy the fruits of your labors.

Windhorse, sorry to hear of your accident. Hope the boat was the only injured party and that is is fixable.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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windhorse":1qkr22us said:
Wow...we just had a towing accident with our 2001 22 Cruiser and the transom is cracked in a few spots...we did not think it could be repaired..maybe there is hope...thought boat would be a total loss.....we have been heart sick over it...it has not been looked at yet by the insurance agents...
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No way that a damaged transom, or even some hull damage included, would be a realistic "total" which could not be restored--but the insurance company might "total" the boat, and give a payout--which might be cheaper than repair--by professionals...A number of years back, I had a Grady White transom replaced for about several thousand dollars, by a guy who specialized in transom replacement. .
 
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