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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
MMF'S-1990 Tracker TX-17 Alum Build (FINAL PIX 10/22/11)
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<blockquote data-quote="mmf" data-source="post: 173579" data-attributes="member: 4379"><p>Finally got to do some work out in the rain though, finished tearout of floor at battery/fuel compartment so I could remove the soaking wet floor insulation and cut the bottom 2 inches of the poured insulation out. I have decided to remove all the poured floatation material and refill the area with noodles I spoke of earlier.</p><p></p><p>Removal of splash well area and top transom cap is complete and it was a pain for me because I did not have a small right angle grinder, I borrowed a cut-off tool from work but it was VERY weak and took practically all day to cut through the welds and top transom cap, I blame alot of my slow progress on my air compressor whick could not keep up with the air demand. I am GLAD I took out the wood, I found that the transom wood was half rotten even though it seemed OK pounding on the transom with my hand before removal. HEADS-UP on all you Tracker modders!</p><p>Here is the link to my findings rather than post all of the pictures here................</p><p><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/114764926961602492668/TrackerTX17RottenTransom?feat=directlink" target="_blank">https://picasaweb.google.com/114764926961602492668/TrackerTX17RottenTransom?feat=directlink</a></p><p>PS......note on some of the pics that I have drilled pilot holes through the center of the bottom floor supports for drainage, I will be enlarging these holes before the area is resealed so the boat will have proper drainage!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mmf, post: 173579, member: 4379"] Finally got to do some work out in the rain though, finished tearout of floor at battery/fuel compartment so I could remove the soaking wet floor insulation and cut the bottom 2 inches of the poured insulation out. I have decided to remove all the poured floatation material and refill the area with noodles I spoke of earlier. Removal of splash well area and top transom cap is complete and it was a pain for me because I did not have a small right angle grinder, I borrowed a cut-off tool from work but it was VERY weak and took practically all day to cut through the welds and top transom cap, I blame alot of my slow progress on my air compressor whick could not keep up with the air demand. I am GLAD I took out the wood, I found that the transom wood was half rotten even though it seemed OK pounding on the transom with my hand before removal. HEADS-UP on all you Tracker modders! Here is the link to my findings rather than post all of the pictures here................ [url]https://picasaweb.google.com/114764926961602492668/TrackerTX17RottenTransom?feat=directlink[/url] PS......note on some of the pics that I have drilled pilot holes through the center of the bottom floor supports for drainage, I will be enlarging these holes before the area is resealed so the boat will have proper drainage! [/QUOTE]
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