Transom patch

[mvs788]

I plan on using total boats epoxy, Do I use two to one, Or five to one??

 

[zool]

5:1 is standard laminating resin. Thats what u need.

the 2:1 is a specialty clear flexible formulation, not needed for ur application.

choose fast or slow based on temps where you are

 

[mvs788]

Thank you so much, It gets very confusing reading about all the different types of resins and hardeners
2:1 3:1 5:1
Fast medium slow
Cosmetic
Structural
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ya know

 

[zool]

Thank you so much, It gets very confusing reading about all the different types of resins and hardeners
2:1 3:1 5:1
Fast medium slow
Cosmetic
Structural
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ya know

Just keep it simple, most everything you will be doing on your boat can and should be done with standard laminating resin. Heat speeds the cure of epoxy, so in a warm climate or day, slow hardener is used, around 70 deg, medium works best, cold temps, fast helps a bunch.

Epoxy is very forgiving to use, so u will be fine

 

[Jeff Fro]

So far every section I opened up in the bilge as well as the port side of the transom, came out in pieces. So now I’m going to replace the entire transom

You'll feel much better with a full transom replacement when you are done. Gives a whole lot to peace of mind and saftey. What year is your Hawk? Looks like it'll be a fun boat.

When I cut the fiberglass layer off of my transom, the transom literally blew away.

 

[mvs788]

You'll feel much better with a full transom replacement when you are done. Gives a whole lot to peace of mind and saftey. What year is your Hawk? Looks like it'll be a fun boat.

When I cut the fiberglass layer off of my transom, the transom literally blew away.

1986, there’s so much deck space, It’s awesome!
I’m gonna order transom material this week, I was able to do some grinding and sanding on Friday. Hooded Tyvek suit and a respirator.
I’m ordering three-quarter inch Coosa for the transom. I’m thinking it would be better to use Coosa for the deck also. I wouldn’t have to use resin underneath, and it would never rot
After tearing up the old deck I can’t see putting wood back down

 

[mvs788]

1986, there’s so much deck space, It’s awesome!
I’m gonna order transom material this week, I was able to do some grinding and sanding on Friday. Hooded Tyvek suit and a respirator.
I’m ordering three-quarter inch Coosa for the transom. I’m thinking it would be better to use Coosa for the deck also. I wouldn’t have to use resin underneath, and it would never rot
After tearing up the old deck I can’t see putting wood back down

I’m making progress!!!
New core installed

 

[jeffrey.bean]

I’m gonna open up the old floor today, The previous on it put plywood on top of the rotted floor. It’s a 1986chawk, not sure if they used flotation foam

I have a 1990 Chawk 18, I had only planned on replacing the fuel tank

 

[mvs788]

I have a 1990 Chawk 18, I had only planned on replacing the fuel tank

My original plan was the patch the transom
I am leaving the old fuel tank

 

[Jeff Fro]

Looks like you are making progress. It'll look like hell for quite a while. Then one day you'll notice that you've been putting stuff back together instead of tearing things apart.

I'd at least pull the tank and clean it out, check the hole it was mounted in and ensure all is good.

 

[mvs788]

 

[mvs788]

Almost there!