ahicks
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I'm in the midst of a major makeover on a 24' 'toon. Everything going well, but I'd like some input on something. This boat is a '99, and although the plywood transom appears to be in OK shape, I'm re-powering from 40 hp to 90 (boat is rated for 140) so I'm planning on replacing it.
The question -
The transom appears to be laminated together from 2 pieces of 3/4" ply and 1 piece of 1/2". I have the 3/4" from cut outs in the new deck, and a piece of 1/2" from old furniture removed during the demo. So quality wood not an issue. The issue is what to use for glue? I'm thinking slow epoxy. Something that will not harden right away, allowing it to soak into the wood a bit prior to hardening. Thoughts?
Planning on using the front tire of my truck for a clamp. Just place the transom on the driveway and park the truck tire right on it for a day. That should provide plenty of clamping force.
The question -
The transom appears to be laminated together from 2 pieces of 3/4" ply and 1 piece of 1/2". I have the 3/4" from cut outs in the new deck, and a piece of 1/2" from old furniture removed during the demo. So quality wood not an issue. The issue is what to use for glue? I'm thinking slow epoxy. Something that will not harden right away, allowing it to soak into the wood a bit prior to hardening. Thoughts?
Planning on using the front tire of my truck for a clamp. Just place the transom on the driveway and park the truck tire right on it for a day. That should provide plenty of clamping force.