This was posted in show520 rebuild thread in 2010:
"engine and out drive removal...= 4 hrs
transom removal = 6 hrs avg (it varies)
hull prep = 2 hrs
clean up = 1 hr
transom build = 3 hrs avg
instllation = 1 hr
cure of instlation = overnight
glassing and cure = 3 hrs
tie ins = 6 hrs avg
cutting the hole and glassing = 2 hrs
gellcoating bilge and new transom = 1 hr
paint bell/ drive /housing = 1.5 hrs.
re instllation of housing = 1.5 hrs
motor installation = 3 hrs (includes hook ups)
these are professional times.....and all times vary
for a first timer.......triple all numbers !
a first time dyi can do a transom in 40-70 hrs depending on skill level."
First time dyi in 40-70 hours? Ha, yeah right. I've been working on this since February. Granted, I really didn't dig in until March sometime when I finally resolved myself to the labor of love job. Research and reading not included I can't begin to add up the hours I have in to this. A typical dyi, like me, only has time to work on weekends. Has to prep the boat every time they begin the process. For me, at least the boat is across the street at my In-law's house, but just that backing the truck up across the street, hooking up the boat, backing the boat in to my driveway so I'm close to my garage and tools and supplies. Uncover the boat, grind down any buggers from the previous glassing phase, vacuum and wipe down. Climb in and out of the boat a million times because I am doing this 99.9% by myself. I mean, yeah I could have this done in 40 -70 hours with a helper and continuous work flow, but if any of you guys are following this thread and want to get an idea of how long this takes. Hey its a labor of love, right? Love is forever. Do it right, one time and your boat will love you back for decades to come.
didn't see any 1708
