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Western W-17 Rebuild advice needed and build thread
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<blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 512628" data-attributes="member: 4972"><p>That is a very solid looking structure. Was the boat already gutted when you got it?</p><p></p><p>Regarding your question, yes, your rear deck can (And I would say, SHOULD) go to the transom. Is there an aluminum splash-well that goes above that center transom area? Are there 1" drain holes going through the transom up high, which would indicate that there had been a splashwell there before?</p><p></p><p>Could you post a picture looking directly at your transom?</p><p></p><p>Even if there wasn't one originally, you might want to fabricate one. (I definitely would!) Puget sound can get choppy, and you don't want to rely on a bilge pump for nusance water splasing in.</p><p></p><p>I reworked a boat last summer, and the little 4" splash well works GREAT when we go out in the Bay to fish. Also, capping the inside TOP of the transom keeps water from going down and soaking into the transom, and gives you something to seal against. Here is a pic:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]119777[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]119778[/ATTACH]</p><p>The splash well is only a few inches deep, maybe 4", but when holding in heavy chop, water that splashes in goes directly out. Have not gotten any water in my bilge yet, so far!</p><p></p><p>Also, the inside capping of the transom only goes down to just below the deck I made, then turns horizontal with a 1.5" lip, so the deck rests on it, along with resting on the transom stiffeners below and the sides of the boat. Air can get to the whole transom from below, so it will never stay wet if it ever gets wet. </p><p></p><p>I left the front of the deck open for ventilation, and as a place to slide tackle bags, throws and other stuff to keep the floor clear when fishing. Besides working well as a casting platform when inshore fishing, it works great as seating when underway, especially when it's rough out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thill, post: 512628, member: 4972"] That is a very solid looking structure. Was the boat already gutted when you got it? Regarding your question, yes, your rear deck can (And I would say, SHOULD) go to the transom. Is there an aluminum splash-well that goes above that center transom area? Are there 1" drain holes going through the transom up high, which would indicate that there had been a splashwell there before? Could you post a picture looking directly at your transom? Even if there wasn't one originally, you might want to fabricate one. (I definitely would!) Puget sound can get choppy, and you don't want to rely on a bilge pump for nusance water splasing in. I reworked a boat last summer, and the little 4" splash well works GREAT when we go out in the Bay to fish. Also, capping the inside TOP of the transom keeps water from going down and soaking into the transom, and gives you something to seal against. Here is a pic: [ATTACH type="full" alt="Resized_20230829_173859.jpeg"]119777[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="Resized_20230822_221332.jpeg"]119778[/ATTACH] The splash well is only a few inches deep, maybe 4", but when holding in heavy chop, water that splashes in goes directly out. Have not gotten any water in my bilge yet, so far! Also, the inside capping of the transom only goes down to just below the deck I made, then turns horizontal with a 1.5" lip, so the deck rests on it, along with resting on the transom stiffeners below and the sides of the boat. Air can get to the whole transom from below, so it will never stay wet if it ever gets wet. I left the front of the deck open for ventilation, and as a place to slide tackle bags, throws and other stuff to keep the floor clear when fishing. Besides working well as a casting platform when inshore fishing, it works great as seating when underway, especially when it's rough out. [/QUOTE]
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