Tore the transom ...how to repair? (pics)

[BillaVista]

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I'm going to do some thinking and reflecting and come back in a couple of days with a list of my thoughts and some "If I were to do it all over agains"

 

[GA_Boater]

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Looks great, Bill. But who was having more fun, you or the kids.

And the transom is still one piece? You tested the heck out of it.

 

[GT1000000]

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Looks like a super successful splash, Congratulations on a job very well done!:thumb:
Thanks for sharing the great water fun pics!

 

[oldjeep]

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Looks great, glad to see it in use. Now burn that tube and buy those kids a ski

 

[Watermann]

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Hey Bill caught your thread the other day and just finished reading up on your awesome rebuild of the little SC V5. Here I thought my SN 3 month restoration went quick! You were like greased lightening tearing through the daunting tasks at hand.

Great job on a super sweet boat! Thanks for the ride along.

 

[colbyt]

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Really nice work and a marathon rebuild.

 

[BillaVista]

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Thanks guys for the very kind words

I added up the costs...which is sometimes not a very good idea. But, despite the reputation boat ownership has, I am finding it fairly reasonable (compared to, say, running a rock-racer, rock-crawling buggy - in which I could do $2k damage in a weekend!).

I look at it this way - the "mechanicals" of the boat should be good for another 30+ years now.

Here's what went into the project, for those that may be interested (prices in 2013 dollars, inclusive of shipping where applicable. Some are $US some are $Cdn - the difference as I write this not being worth worrying about):

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Tore the transom ...how to repair? (pics)

2100 bucks well spent I'd say. Even with the upgrades.

 

[fishrdan]

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Wow Bill, you really got to it and knocked that out quick. Nice work!

Gas tank strapped down.

I didn't read through the whole thread, but how tight is the tank inside the aluminum brackets? (Can't tell from the pics.)

Plastic tanks grow about 3% when exposed to gas, so if the brackets are snug up against the tank, the sharp edges of the aluminum angles could eventually wear/poke through. That tank looks to be about 3' long, so it will probably grow about an inch in length, maybe 1/2" in width.

 

[oldjeep]

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That's not bad at all for a complete rebuild, you can just about spend that on a slalom ski. Ought to give you years of trouble free fun.

 

[Watermann]

Re: Tore the transom ...how to repair? (pics)

Wow Bill, you really got to it and knocked that out quick. Nice work!



I didn't read through the whole thread, but how tight is the tank inside the aluminum brackets? (Can't tell from the pics.)

Plastic tanks grow about 3% when exposed to gas, so if the brackets are snug up against the tank, the sharp edges of the aluminum angles could eventually wear/poke through. That tank looks to be about 3' long, so it will probably grow about an inch in length, maybe 1/2" in width.

Bill, if you decide to re-think the tank mounting, here is a link to what I did for mine. http://forums.iboats.com/boat-resto...a-nymph-ss160-resto-590579-9.html#post4232135

 

[BillaVista]

Re: Tore the transom ...how to repair? (pics)

Looks great, Bill. But who was having more fun, you or the kids.

And the transom is still one piece? You tested the heck out of it.

They're having fun...but I must admit I'm busting with pride!

 

[BillaVista]

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Looks great, glad to see it in use. Now burn that tube and buy those kids a ski

OK Chuck - Kids are 11 and 14...where do I start? (i.e. types of skis, gear, etc?)

 

[BillaVista]

Re: Tore the transom ...how to repair? (pics)

Hey Bill caught your thread the other day and just finished reading up on your awesome rebuild of the little SC V5. Here I thought my SN 3 month restoration went quick! You were like greased lightening tearing through the daunting tasks at hand.

Great job on a super sweet boat! Thanks for the ride along.

Really nice work and a marathon rebuild.

Thanks guys, very much. Many a time I was tempted to take a short cut but this forum and all you guys "watching" kept me on the straight and narrow - it was worth it!

 

[BillaVista]

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2100 bucks well spent I'd say. Even with the upgrades.

I agree

 

[BillaVista]

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Wow Bill, you really got to it and knocked that out quick. Nice work!



I didn't read through the whole thread, but how tight is the tank inside the aluminum brackets? (Can't tell from the pics.)

Plastic tanks grow about 3% when exposed to gas, so if the brackets are snug up against the tank, the sharp edges of the aluminum angles could eventually wear/poke through. That tank looks to be about 3' long, so it will probably grow about an inch in length, maybe 1/2" in width.

Thanks for the tip. I set the brackets in place with the tank full of gas, and allowed a little extra room for expansion due to temperature. I'll keep an eye on it and make sure it's enough (I didn't leave a full inch of space).

 

[BillaVista]

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Bill, if you decide to re-think the tank mounting, here is a link to what I did for mine. http://forums.iboats.com/boat-resto...a-nymph-ss160-resto-590579-9.html#post4232135

That's a very cool idea! I LOVE your boat...super cool. I'm going to read the whole thread, but I wonder if you could help with a shortcut and tell me about that fishing seat aft - what kind of seat and mounting that is and how you like it?

 

[Watermann]

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Thanks Bill, also take a look at the pages where I restored the motor and see if it looks familiar to you.

The seat bases are pin type, 3/4" Pin Boat Seat Pedestals - iboats

I found the Wise seats on a close out with steep discount at boatparts.net (Wise Seat 8WD588PLS662 DELUXE HI BACK BOAT SEAT W/O) In the forums iboats kills outside links to other sites that sell parts so no direct link.

 

[oldjeep]

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OK Chuck - Kids are 11 and 14...where do I start? (i.e. types of skis, gear, etc?)

Ski rope, pair of combo skis, maybe a wakeboard. All depends on what they want to learn to do. 11 is kind of in between junior and full sized combo skis, if you can find a set of 63-65" combos that are on the skinny side those would probabally work best for both kids.

Something like this maybe
HO Excel 63 Combo Waterskis | HO Water Skis | WaterSkis.com

If they want to try wakeboarding then make sure to consult a size chart for the boards you are looking at. My wife had a hell of a time wakeboarding until I realized that the boards that my sons were using were way too big for her little 5ft 2 self

 

[Watermann]

Re: Tore the transom ...how to repair? (pics)

That's a very cool idea! I LOVE your boat...super cool. I'm going to read the whole thread, but I wonder if you could help with a shortcut and tell me about that fishing seat aft - what kind of seat and mounting that is and how you like it?

I forgot to add the part about the post, in the aft compartment I have metal spring clips like for brooms that hold the posts in place. The pin and post set up is in my opinion the best way to go for fishing seats mounts. I remove the post for out on the water boating so I can see better and for trailering.

Train who did a re-deck & transom job on his SN found a place with dent and ding pin & posts, got his for a steal. Check it out... http://forums.iboats.com/boat-resto...repair/fm161-1985-a-590281-5.html#post4208410