More transom problems, need some advice

zymox

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Re: More transom problems, need some advice

well, That I promise you M8's. :D
 

zymox

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Re: More transom problems, need some advice

New problems, more great advice needed :-(

Was down at the boat today and thought it's time to get it going with the outside.
I decided that I would like to give it a good wash before I did anything else so I started up the old pressure washer and as if I didn't have enough to do I created my self some more job. Problem is, One side of my brain says "I would like to grind out some of it and then rebuild it" but my other side of my head says "I just have to dry it out, sand it slightly and then apply some top-coat."(gel coat with added paraffin wax)

It looks like they applied one layer of gel-coat and then added a layer of a very thin roving and then another layer of gel-coat and then begun to laminate the boat. The pictures almost speaks for it self... Picture 5 will def need some grinding I think and I do have some more of this kind but what about the rest?

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zymox

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Re: More transom problems, need some advice

Problem solved.

A good cleaning, a minor grinding and new top-coat applied. The results, wrong color on the gel-coat but still good enough for me.

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My misses is working hard with the fouling.
A copper-based color for the ocean and hopefully it will keep all shells away.

If the upcoming weekend allows I will splash it soon... YEAAHHH

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Woodonglass

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Re: More transom problems, need some advice

Your Admiral is doing some GREAT work there zymox. Every time I see your boat she makes me smile. What great lines she has!!!! Can't wait to see her with you and the Admiral on board. Good luck with the upcoming splash.
 

zymox

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Re: More transom problems, need some advice

To day it happend :eek:) - Splash day arrived with a sunny but windy day so I had to cut the fishingtrip down to 2 hours due to that my daughter felt sea-sick. As you all know, this would not be able without all your help and as promissed I asked my "Admiral" to take some photos 4 you. Next trip I will bring my good camera instead of the mobilephone and take som shots for the completed project page.
Thank you all.

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Our Daughter, She looks proud of her new ship :)
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Me as a happy camper, No fishing luck this time...
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The Admiral her self :)
 

zymox

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Re: More transom problems, need some advice

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Start mode
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Slow mode
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Half throttle
 

Trooper82

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Re: More transom problems, need some advice

Congrats on the splash zymox!!

Looks like you had alot of fun with the family :)
 

GT1000000

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Re: More transom problems, need some advice

WOW!!!
Congratulations! Z...
You have done an amazing job!

You look every bit the Proud Captain, well done...and a huge SHOUT out to your Super supportive crew! Your Daughter and the the Admiral will enjoy many Happy outings on your freshly redone craft!

Thanks for your great thoughts and inspiration...Best wishes and Happy Boating!

Your Friend,
Gus
 
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