Transom replacement on 1973 seabird 24 ft

[Darrell75]

I'm trying to get the specs to figure out what the originally built the transom and stringers with

 

[jbcurt00]

Peel it open and take a look

Specs for stringers doesn't exist

Transom most likely 2 layers 3/4in plywood, possibly a 1.5in single layer of plywood

 

[Darrell75]

Peel it open and take a look

Specs for stringers doesn't exist

Transom most likely 2 layers 3/4in plywood, possibly a 1.5in single layer of plywood

Yeah I pulled it open and it is exactly what you think it is brackish Brown water and what may or may not have been bosselwood at one point in time more than likely I'll have to take it all the way down to the hole any idea on the dimensions of the stringers I'm new to this and I've done glass work before but never on a boat work

 

[Darrell75]

Yeah I pulled it open and it is exactly what you think it is brackish Brown water and what may or may not have been bosselwood at one point in time more than likely I'll have to take it all the way down to the hole any idea on the dimensions of the stringers I'm new to this and I've done glass work before but never on a boat work

Thank you for the information

 

[tpenfield]

"Balsa Wood" . . .

Most production boats have plywood structures . . . Balsa wood is typically used as coring in decks or hulls.

The nice thing about restoring a boat is that you get to decide what materials to use in the rebuild. Most folks use plywood (exterior grade or marine . . . either will be fine). If you want to get fancy, you can go for foam core stringers . . . most of the strength needs to be in the fiberglass with foam core stringers.

Post up some pictures, so we can see what you are working on, etc.

 

[Darrell75]

"Balsa Wood" . . .

Most production boats have plywood structures . . . Balsa wood is typically used as coring in decks or hulls.

The nice thing about restoring a boat is that you get to decide what materials to use in the rebuild. Most folks use plywood (exterior grade or marine . . . either will be fine). If you want to get fancy, you can go for foam core stringers . . . most of the strength needs to be in the fiberglass with foam core stringers.

Post up some pictures, so we can see what you are working on, etc.

As soon as I get back to the house I'll get some picks thanks for the help

 

[Scott Danforth]

Stringers are usually 3/4 plywood

Transom is usually 1-1/2" plywood

Some boats use balsa core for decks and dashes