Re: Curved transom replacement
Mulv80,<br /><br />You have the right idea with multi-layers. It is easier to cut one side of the glass out though. Leave a 4" perimiter on the cut side. You could even use 1/4" for your layers.<br /><br />On my rebuild I used (2)1/4", (1)1/2", (2)1/4" with a layer of 3/4oz matt in between each layer. You really want to make sure all layers are pulled tight together. I held everything tight with stainless screws. The final layer of glass covered the entire transome including the 4" permiter.<br /><br />Make sure that when you put all of this back into the transom that there are no gaps between the layers of glass. This will be a place for water to get a foot hold and/or create a weak point. I created a thickend (peanut butter consistancy) paste and filled the gap, so that when I put the layers of the transom in the "peanut butter" squeezed out. This filled the uneven gap from where I tore out the old wood.<br /><br />I put the whole thing together "wet", so everything cured together at the same time. I also used epoxy. I don't think the transom is going to fall off any time soon.<br /><br />Peace.<br /><br />Ed.