Resin For Transom Repair

[Waterskipper]

Working on my 76 Starcraft Transom. I drilled oversize holes and was wondering the best resin to use to fill the holes and coat the new transom. Thanks for your help!

 

[fdmsiv]

Re: Resin For Transom Repair

2 part epoxy with wood floor or very fine sawdust mixed in.

 

[Waterskipper]

Re: Resin For Transom Repair

Is there any ratio to follow with the wood flour?

 

[fdmsiv]

Re: Resin For Transom Repair

I mix the epoxy as directed and then slowly add flour/sawdust until it is about cake batter-ish, pretty thick, but still runny. I cover the underside with plastic (contractor garabage bags work great) and tape the plastic to the hull. Then I just pour the mixture in the hole. I used a turkey baster one time and that really worked well before the epoxy kicked.

I don't know what it is, but to me it seems as though the thickened epoxy kicks faster than regular, so be ready to move quickly. Get everything set up and mix the epoxy last.

 

[stevewolverton]

Re: Resin For Transom Repair

Is there any ratio to follow with the wood flour?

Slowly add wood flour and mix until it has a peanut butter consistency. Creamy peanut butter. Jiffy.