TruckinMatt
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Ok summer I purchased a 73 MX-16 for a steal knowing it was just a hull and needed work. I knew it needed floors and interior but to my suprise it needed a transom as well. I have separated the top from the hull and have cut out the transom from the inside.
Two weeks ago I purchased a 72 MX-16 that had alot of the parts I was missing such as the windshield steering, rigging, ETC ETC. I was hoping I could just put my motor on this one and use this one for the summer while I redid everying on the other one. When I picked up the boat most of the transom was as soilid as the person I had bought it from said it was. But after a quick check of the old bolt holes from the motor it seems there is some good rot around those holes. Across the top and along the sides of the transom is solid and I was wondering if there was any quick fix to get me through the summer. I have heard lots of talk of engine plates and was wondering if this could get me through a season or do I build both boats this summer. I purchased the First one with my brother and this last one solo. I figured we could each have one this way. I also just happen to have two Evinrude 115s. But back to the topic, either way I have one if not two transoms to start working on in order to be boating anytime soon.
When doing a transom I have been told to only use marine ply and then read here not to use it because it doesnt accept the resin well. Ive been to my local boat store and the guy there who repairs transoms said he likes the West System for his fiberglass work. Does anyone recomend it or maybe some other product. Is there any major disadvantages to using regular resin and glass. I want to build these boats once and keep them for life. I want them to be strong and last a long time. I am on a bit of a budget but I only like doing things the right way so thats why I'm here. From what I have read here you guys know your stuff. Heres a pic of the MX-16s. I played around with MSpaint and chopped the windshield on the one on left. I think thats probably how far I will chop it down. http://myspace-861.vo.llnwd.net/00701/16/86/701996861_l.jpg
Two weeks ago I purchased a 72 MX-16 that had alot of the parts I was missing such as the windshield steering, rigging, ETC ETC. I was hoping I could just put my motor on this one and use this one for the summer while I redid everying on the other one. When I picked up the boat most of the transom was as soilid as the person I had bought it from said it was. But after a quick check of the old bolt holes from the motor it seems there is some good rot around those holes. Across the top and along the sides of the transom is solid and I was wondering if there was any quick fix to get me through the summer. I have heard lots of talk of engine plates and was wondering if this could get me through a season or do I build both boats this summer. I purchased the First one with my brother and this last one solo. I figured we could each have one this way. I also just happen to have two Evinrude 115s. But back to the topic, either way I have one if not two transoms to start working on in order to be boating anytime soon.
When doing a transom I have been told to only use marine ply and then read here not to use it because it doesnt accept the resin well. Ive been to my local boat store and the guy there who repairs transoms said he likes the West System for his fiberglass work. Does anyone recomend it or maybe some other product. Is there any major disadvantages to using regular resin and glass. I want to build these boats once and keep them for life. I want them to be strong and last a long time. I am on a bit of a budget but I only like doing things the right way so thats why I'm here. From what I have read here you guys know your stuff. Heres a pic of the MX-16s. I played around with MSpaint and chopped the windshield on the one on left. I think thats probably how far I will chop it down. http://myspace-861.vo.llnwd.net/00701/16/86/701996861_l.jpg
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