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stierney11

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Transom
« on: June 11, 2013, 02:28:05 PM »
This is going to be my first time doing this and need to know what tools I will need to take out the old wood
  • Boat #1: 1982 bahner jet
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ka0tyk

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Re: Transom
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2013, 03:14:57 PM »
get ready because you are in for a long haul my friend...



aside from the usual crowbar, chisel, screwdriver, etc...

the best tip i can give you is to get an oscilating saw... one of these bad boys



and use this tip



its basically a scraper.  it's sharp enough to get inbehind the old wood and it'll vibrate it loose fairly easily.    i tried an air chisel and all it did was make a TON of noise and vibrate the whole boat.  once all of the old wood is out, sand it smooth down to the original glass





then glass it in all new!





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stierney11

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Re: Transom
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2013, 03:22:50 PM »
Think home depot is having a sale on that this week thanks for the info if you or anyone else has more please let me know or pm me .
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Your Mom

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Re: Transom
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2013, 03:29:22 PM »
Is this for a jet or I/O... My trans is woodless jet. Bout 3/8 thick glass. If its going to need the extra strength or attachment of devises then follow kaotyk.

ka0tyk

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Re: Transom
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2013, 03:37:16 PM »
dont all boats have some sort of transom?  maybe not a full 2 1/4" like my I/O but at least something.  my tahiti (the cadillac of all boats) had a transom, prolly 1/2" thick?
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lbhsbz

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Re: Transom
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2013, 04:15:26 PM »
Jets don't need any wood because there is no load on it.   Jets need the strength in the floor/keel. 
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Ralph Brunt

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Re: Transom
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2013, 05:33:58 PM »
no transom wood here, kenny at bk boat repair told me it was useless in a jet boat unless you want to hang stuff off it
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stierney11

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Re: Transom
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2013, 05:49:45 PM »
Mine is 1/2 plywood thinking of going with a better plywood like cabinet plywood
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