Transom

[Kardar2]

I need to replace my transom and saw some videos on that liquid pour transom. Has anyone used this and is it a lifetime warranty thing ? Thanks

 

[sphelps]

I’ve used Seacast several times . If you do the prep right it will be there forever .. Arjay is another one that’s out there . I’ve never used it . I think it may be more loose or liquidy ..
The Seacast you mix fibers in . Oatmeal consistency…

 

[racerone]

Do you have to take all the rotten wood / moisture out before pouring in the Seacast ?

 

[Kardar2]

Do you have to take all the rotten wood / moisture out before pouring in the Seacast ?

I myself will take the wood out. I am guessing you would have large voids. I did see on guy on YouTube say something to the affect that it in cases the wood. But I am going to take the time to do it right. But thinking that it is really thick and you have such a small working time I would not see how it would even work with the wood in there.

 

[racerone]

I think they sell the stuff by leading you to believe that it is quick and simple.

 

[sphelps]

Do you have to take all the rotten wood / moisture out before pouring in the Seacast ?

Yes and clean the skins really good ..The best way is to take the inside skin off like you would for a wood replacement . It just makes it easier to grind it really clean but you don’t have too . A wire wheel sized to fit welded to a metal pencil rod works good . Just use a drill to spin it ..

 

[sphelps]

I wasn’t worried about how long it took . I just wanted a transom that would never rot ever again ..

 

[Kardar2]

I wasn’t worried about how long it took . I just wanted a transom that would never rot ever again ..

Yep I just went to their website and it stated all the wood must be removed

 

[KJM]

Yes and clean the skins really good ..The best way is to take the inside skin off like you would for a wood replacement . It just makes it easier to grind it really clean but you don’t have too . A wire wheel sized to fit welded to a metal pencil rod works good . Just use a drill to spin it ..

I thought the idea of a poured in transom was you didn't need to take the inside skin off? How did you keep the liquid in place, build a temperary wall inside? You could just use a manufacture core material and fiberglass it in the usual way.

 

[sphelps]

You don’t have to take the skin off . It’s just easier to get it good and clean for best possible adhesion if you do open it up .. reuse the old inside skin or laminate new . You must add the spacers to keep its shape and finish thickness .. Make your own spacers or buy the pre made ones ..