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    Motor transplant, is my home-made transom strong enough?

    Hey guys, I'm doing a full restore on a 17ft glastron sse170. I've had to rebuild the transom and was wondering if yall felt it was fit for the new motor I planned putting in. I built this transom(2x3/4") for a newer motor I planned on putting onto the boat, the original was a V4 Evinrude 88...
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    Transom replacement- need glassing advice (caution - fun inside)

    Just a tad bit more information: The old motor was a Johnson 88 SPL; weighing in at about 288lbs. The new motor is an Evinrude Intruder 150(non-FICHT) weighing in at 370lbs. So a total overall increase in weight of 82lbs.
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    Transom replacement- need glassing advice (caution - fun inside)

    Hey guys, just had one question: I reattached the transom picture above, it does not include the supporting wings I built for it, but essentially imagine (2) 45 degree pieces of wood that start about 3/4 the way up the transom, which connect to the side of the stringer area. Question: I built...
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    Transom replacement- need glassing advice (caution - fun inside)

    Thanks for the kind comments everyone! I will say for those looking to do it in the future, having the old upholstery to use as templates makes the process much more painless, given you keep the pattern previously used. Seam rip apart all of the sections, take note of how far in the stitching...
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    Transom replacement- need glassing advice (caution - fun inside)

    Thank you friend. I used a Consew 206RB. I can get through 6+ layers of vinyl no problem. I definitely recommend it for its durability (solid casting/cam design). I personally don't know how well a singer-industrial would do, but I've heard they are still sheet metal stampings and aren't very...
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    Transom replacement- need glassing advice (caution - fun inside)

    Hey all, I was sadly struck with Covid last year during prime-glassing time for Wisconsin. If that weren't bad enough I followed up with a Knee injury from motorcross about 3 weeks after I cleared Covid. Needless to say my summer was pretty shot and I was very unhappy with the lack of...
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    Painting hull - topside paint okay?

    I spoke with total-boat yesterday in regards to this question and I was told I'm not too far off. Here is the process I'm going to explore. The tough part will be flipping the damn boat over without cracking it in half. DE-WAX AND SOLVENT GELCOAT - Special dewax solvent SAND WITH 220 1 COAT...
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    Painting hull - topside paint okay?

    I have seen a lot of debate around what paints are okay or not okay to use and was hoping I could get some buy-in here. Re-doing a 17' Glastron that has a fully glass hull that is gelcoat. Gelcoat is chalky and needs attention. I would like to go with a nice shiny navy gray all over the boat...
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    Transom replacement- need glassing advice (caution - fun inside)

    Well boys it's been some time but another update for the masses. I'll try to get some pictures shortly but I've just been tied up. Had a wedding this spring and I needed some 80+ degree weather for the foaming fun. _Completed since last visit_ -Transom is fully tabbed into hull -Transom...
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    Transom replacement- need glassing advice (caution - fun inside)

    Hello all! Working on restoring my 95' Glastron. This boat was filled/sunk by the previous owner. Left the plug in over a summer he wasn't home and filled it with water. Last season i ripped out the interior and the deck. This spring i pulled bow deck off. Next i was able to see the transom...
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    Upgrading Evinrude 88 SPL E88TSLEOC Crossflow-flatback?

    Afternoon yall, Been reading around the fourms and was wondering if anyone could help me clear up a couple questions. I have a E88TSLEOC and from what i gather its a Crossflow Flatback variant. I read quite a bit about people putting on a bubble back exhaust from different...
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    95' Glastron SSV170SE Restore

    Hello all! This is my first post. My first boat restoration project and my first boat in general. I had an offer to buy a 95' Glastron from a friend for $400. It had a trailer that was in good shape and an Evinrude 88 SPL that looked to be in decent shape. I considered my loss if it were a...
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