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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1986 16' Grumman V-Hull Mod/Restore | DUCK BOAT *PIC HEAVY*
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<blockquote data-quote="BigTerp" data-source="post: 317780" data-attributes="member: 9169"><p>BigWave had some solid advice. I'll try and answer your questions based on my transom replacement experience.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>A few things to look out for/consider when doing this job. </p><p></p><p>-Expect things not to line up perfectly when you install your new wood. I guess mine was slightly bowed in the middle causing me to have to drill new holes in the bottom of my hull for my 2 main transom braces. I thought I had really screwed things up when I got to this point. But all I had to do was line things up as close to original as possible, drill new holes and install my solid rivets. Worked like a charm.</p><p></p><p>-For drilling your transom wood holes make sure you use the transom itself, not the old transom wood. What I did was have my wife hold the new wood on the transom. I then drilled the top two holes and installed bolts in each to hold it nice and firm. Then going from the back of the transom, I drilled each hole carefully. They then lined up almost perfectly, helping me to avoid headaches when installing my hardware. Also drill your holes before you apply your final coat or 2 of epoxy. This allows the bolt holes to have a bit of sealant on them as well.</p><p></p><p>-Use some 5200 on every hole you have. I just put a bit on each bolt and rivet that I installed. Really good insurance, especially for holes below the water line. Be sure to give your 5200 the recommended 7 days cure time before you primer/paint over top of it as well.</p><p></p><p>-Make sure to use a few coats of urethane for UV protection following your epoxy. I don't think most epoxy resins have UV protection in them. IIRC I did 3 coats of epoxy and 2 of spar urethane. Like I said before, my boat has sat uncovered for 9 months and was abused pretty good during waterfowl season. My transom wood still looks like it was done yesterday.</p><p></p><p>Nothing else I think of at the moment. This is a pretty straight forward job, but in my experience rather tedious. It's worth it once you get it done for sure, but you'll be more than happy when it is done!! If you run into any issues I'll TRY to help if I can. GOOD LUCK!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigTerp, post: 317780, member: 9169"] BigWave had some solid advice. I'll try and answer your questions based on my transom replacement experience. A few things to look out for/consider when doing this job. -Expect things not to line up perfectly when you install your new wood. I guess mine was slightly bowed in the middle causing me to have to drill new holes in the bottom of my hull for my 2 main transom braces. I thought I had really screwed things up when I got to this point. But all I had to do was line things up as close to original as possible, drill new holes and install my solid rivets. Worked like a charm. -For drilling your transom wood holes make sure you use the transom itself, not the old transom wood. What I did was have my wife hold the new wood on the transom. I then drilled the top two holes and installed bolts in each to hold it nice and firm. Then going from the back of the transom, I drilled each hole carefully. They then lined up almost perfectly, helping me to avoid headaches when installing my hardware. Also drill your holes before you apply your final coat or 2 of epoxy. This allows the bolt holes to have a bit of sealant on them as well. -Use some 5200 on every hole you have. I just put a bit on each bolt and rivet that I installed. Really good insurance, especially for holes below the water line. Be sure to give your 5200 the recommended 7 days cure time before you primer/paint over top of it as well. -Make sure to use a few coats of urethane for UV protection following your epoxy. I don't think most epoxy resins have UV protection in them. IIRC I did 3 coats of epoxy and 2 of spar urethane. Like I said before, my boat has sat uncovered for 9 months and was abused pretty good during waterfowl season. My transom wood still looks like it was done yesterday. Nothing else I think of at the moment. This is a pretty straight forward job, but in my experience rather tedious. It's worth it once you get it done for sure, but you'll be more than happy when it is done!! If you run into any issues I'll TRY to help if I can. GOOD LUCK!!! [/QUOTE]
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