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    Transom replacement.

    It would need thinned quite a bit with acetone, but would be doable. I know acetone isn't ideal, it can interfere with the chemical bond, but practically it's fine. I've never had any issues once I finally got a feel for everything. If you don't want the mess of spraying though, I think I...
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    Transom replacement.

    I was taught that the biax doesn't bond well by itself. It's strong because they are long continuous fibers, but the weave doesn't let them get into the surface scratches very well for a mechanical bond. I've actually peeled off bits of roving by hand that didn't bond well. I would suggest...
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    Mounting outboard.

    Nope, bolts are plenty. Put a bead of silicone around the washers on both sides.
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    Transom replacement.

    Pmt133 is right about epxoy and csm. Sorry, I forgot, but it isn't compatible with the adhesive used to glue the strands together. Gel can cover 36 grit fine, but it has to be sprayed really thick. It can be applied with a brush, but you just can't get the build up of spraying. What kind of...
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    Transom replacement.

    Our CSM is 1.5 oz/ft2
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    Transom replacement.

    I can see what our glass is tomorrow, assuming the weight is on the tag. I should clarify, I work in a repair shop, but have nothing to do with the ordering. I just cut what I need off the roll or scrap bins and get to work. Material specifics aren't really something I have to think about. It's...
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    Transom replacement.

    I've been repairing boats for almost 12 years now, but I've never done one by cutting through the outside. I've seen an old thread here where someone else has, so I would say it should be possible. My answers are... 1. We use polyester resin. I've never used anything else, so I can only...
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    Gear Lube lines plugged with bolts from previous owner

    To me, it sounds like the engine was removed at some point. They plug the lines with bolts when they pull motors. Maybe those just didn't get hooked back up.
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    Crownline gas tank

    Not so much for us repair guys. An easy initial assembly doesn't mean easy access later.
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    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    Something like this is what I'm talking about.
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    Crownline gas tank

    Like alldodge said, the tank was set in place, then the hull set on top of it. That also goes for pretty much everything else. The hardware is installed while the cap and hull are apart.
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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    For the leak, really the only way to find it is to fill it with water and look for leaks.
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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    Pour fom. The extruded poly won't give any structural support because it isn't bonded to anything and won't properly fill the cavity. Epoxy wood. It needs to be done on both sides and all edges anyway. Other things depend on how your boat is set up. Like if your gas tank sits in the center...
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    Battery placement and drilling question - 94 bass boat

    I don't see why the batteries would affect balance that much. You weigh more than those, and your weight is all the way to one side while driving. If I understand you correctly, the tubs you're talking about are like boxes glassed to the sides? Those are just full of flotation foam. You're...
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    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    Sorry I'm late, I've been sick since Friday and am just starting to feel alive again. Something like this. https://www.metalsdepot.com/aluminum-products/aluminum-flat-bar?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA5Ka9BhB5EiwA1ZVtvIJIrp8OuGkeXJ4SAeHvQj83OIgpXViD_4p4B-S66z8CYwxerIoNuhoCS9UQAvD_BwE You should...
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    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    Ok, if it's just a tiny little 5hp like jimmbo said, that's just overkill. You could just get some flat stock to act as one big washer and call it a day. The reason I was asking about the mount though. If it's a bolt through, you would have to drill through and seal between the plate and...
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    1973 starcraft ss restore in progress

    Screw a sheet of aluminum or diamond plate on the bottom of the floor where you will have the pedestal seats. That's what every aluminum boat I've done a floor in has. I think it's too keep the seats from pulling out of the wood as it eventually rots.
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    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    Does your motor clamp on or bolt through?
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    Fix here, or go all in...

    Good job 👍 Honestly though, they still have the hardest part left. Don't expect to have very much taken off of the estimate.
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    Fix here, or go all in...

    Did you check that the inside was clear? Between the inside of the splashwell and transom, and up to each corner cal all be resin puttied together.
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