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    my install of the transom in 27 deg weather

    Me and supernova installed mt new transom today. Air temp 27 deg. With the help of a propane forced air heater. I was able to get the fiberglass temp up to 65 deg and the air inside the boat around 85 deg. Actually had to shut the heater off while mixing the epoxy so that it wouldn't kick off...
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    anyone use us composite epoxy or marine epoxy?

    I'm use to west system epoxy. But i'm looking at using 6 to 8 gallons on my boat. So i'm looking for something a little cheaper. I've looked at iboats but they charge a hazard shipping fee. How do this other epoxies compare to west?
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    Hard spots and stringers?

    When installing stringers do u have to worry about hard spots on a 28 foot fiberglass hull? Some sites say not to lay the stringers directly against the hull other sites say it's ok?
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    how to reinforce hull and correct a slight hook?

    New day new problem. Found that the bottom of my hull has a slight hook to it? I guess that's what u call it. The transom is slightly lower then the bottom of the hull. I know what caused it. I have a roller trailer and right were the rollers sit there isn't any support just fiberglass. I've...
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    epoxy and heat and glass thickness?

    The orignal glass thickness over my stringers is a 1/4 inch. How many layers of biaxle cloth can i safely lay at one time? I'll be buying 36 inch by 50 yard rolls. I know i can't lay a 3 feet wide peice at once. How do u guys lay down a long peice of cloth? My goal is to lay as much glass as...
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    pl or epoxy to attach transom to outer fiberglass skin?

    On a few other sites of heard of people using pl to attach the transom to the outer fiberglass and also using pl to attach the stringers. Which is better pl or epoxy? Or does it depend on the boat size? I'm getting ready to put my transom ans stringers in a 27 foot cruiser
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    1986 mercruiser transom plate bolt hole size?

    Installing a new transom in boat. What size drill bit do i need to drill thru the transom for the mounting bolts for the transom plate?
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    will this work for a stringer replacement for a v8 engine?

    The darker wood is one of my boat stringers. It was made out od a solid peice of wood. The lighter colored one is my idea for the replacement. Someone said to laminate plywood together but i have 2 lag bolts for the motor mounts.
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    After about 30 hours i'm ready for the new transom

    This is what it looked like prior to starting the transom project After about 6 hours of sanding the fiberglass down
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    using different epoxy resin

    When u start a project do u have to keep using the same brand? I have enough west system epoxy to coat my new transom. I was looking at getting another brand of epoxy resin for tieing in the new transom wood to the fiberglass.
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    when installing the transom wood should it make contact with the hull?

    I'm in the process of replacing my transom in my boat. Should the wood contact the bottom of the hull? My old one made contact in some spots and was away in other spots.
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    supporting a 7000 lb boat for the winter

    Below is ho a currently have the boat supported for replacement of the transom,stringers and bulkheads.I have the rear supported by wood blocks. The rear rollers are barely touching the hull. The frt is currently being supported by the bow stop. The frt rollers are off the hull. Should i block...
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    instructions for converting to twin mercruiser engines?

    I remember seeing some where instruction on how to install twin mercruiser engines and drives. Since i have to redo my transom,stringers and bulk heads. I'm seriously thinking about making it into a twin engine boat. Which by the way was option for my boat. Alot depends on if i can find a donor...
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    where to get peices for outer transom plate 86 alpha drive

    I want to rebuild the outer transom plate and ring on 1986 alpha drive unit. I'm looking for the bushings,seals,lower pin,steering pin and lower bearing. Any good places to get this stuff?
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    supporting a 27 foot cabin cruiser

    got to replace the transom,stringers and bulk heads on our 27 foot cabin cruiser. I'm thinking of just blocking and supporting the stern with 4x4 pressure treated lumber and have the frt of the boat still on the trailer yet while the transom and stringers are out of the boat. I don't think...
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    lower swivel pin removal 1986 alpha drive

    How does the lower swivel pin get removed. I've downloaded the manual and all it says is to remove the cotter pin then remove the swivel pin.Does it just tap out?
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    ? about pourable foam

    Working a 1986 268 searay weekender. Started with replacing the transom which turned into replacing stringers and bluck heads. Also found alot of wet foam.How far will a gallon of pourable foam go? Does it expand with enough force to distort wood? The original design of the boat had foam in...
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    what use for stringers and foam

    Currently rebuilding a 1986 268 searay weekender. Found the transom was shot and the stringers are also bad along with alot of wet foam. What can i use for foam? I've seen a few posts were guys are using styrofoam but that was mainly for little boats. My stringers were a sold peice of wood...
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    ? about replacing a transom

    While in the middle of restoring a 86 268 searay weekender i've discovered that the transom is rotted and will need to be replaced. My game plan is to cut the inner skin and remove the rotten wood keeping the outer skin in tact.If i remove the inner skin and wood. Will the boat want to cave in...
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    how to make vinyl go around an inside curve?

    trying to get the vinyl to lay without wrinkles.
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