1989 bayliner wood rot blues

[jbyrd1364]

well first off i recently purchased a 1989 bayliner capri w/85hp force. very clean boat so i thought. after i finally got it running took it out a few times only to notice i was taking on water very small amount but still a few gallons after a few hrs on the lake. appears that the transom is rotted which allowed the motor mounts to dig into the fiberglass and crack it. looking for any info and pics that may help with transom repair. i would really like to restore the boat and make it like new again without paying someone im a do-it-urself person.

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 1989 bayliner wood rot blues

My suggestion is to read, read, and read some more. There are some many threads here in this forum (and the completed forum) that will help you out. This is a great forum and we will hep you through the process.

 

[jbyrd1364]

Re: 1989 bayliner wood rot blues

lol i have been reading and reading lots of great info i do agree and im just about ready to dive in since is starting to cool off and season is almost over i need to post pics will try tonight its a really clean boat just missed out on tlc over the yrs as far as the floor and transom goes but other than that it really looks brand new interior is perfect

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1989 bayliner wood rot blues

its a really clean boat just missed out on tlc over the yrs as far as the floor and transom goes but other than that it really looks brand new interior is perfect

Sounds like a good candidate for a poured transom.

 

[jbyrd1364]

Re: 1989 bayliner wood rot blues

poured transom?

 

[oops!]

Re: 1989 bayliner wood rot blues

welcome to iboats !

wow.... a bayliner that has rot? unheard of !!!!

sorry ...im in a wierd mood this morning.....lol

there are lots of bayliner projects on the forum....it happens a lot.

when you finally decide to jump in.....take lots of pictures of each thing you tear apart.. that way you will have a record for re assembly.

post your pictures here also......we can guide you all the way thru this.

cheers
oops.

good glassing info in the first 16 pages of my thread....lots of fundamental stuff you need to know..click the link in my sig.....then frisco has some great vids on his links

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1989 bayliner wood rot blues

poured transom?

Yes. There are a couple products: SeaCast, Nidacore and Arjay. They are a composite product that you pour into the transom cavity after digging out the old wood. Allows for a transom replacement with minimal boat destruction. It is expensive. Do a search on here for SeaCast and you'll probably find some thread about it.

 

[jbyrd1364]

Re: 1989 bayliner wood rot blues

ok thanks that would be easier and probably less time comsuming

 

[Coho Ghost]

Re: 1989 bayliner wood rot blues

1364,

The Nidacore gets my vote if you go with a poured transom. Easy stuff to work with and way cheaper than Seacast. The Hazmat shipping is high though. I paid $132.00 for 6 gallons and $113.00 to have it shipped from FL to WA. state.. They have great tech support, and were very helpful overall. Check their website.

FWIW,
Coho Ghost

 

[Mark42]

Re: 1989 bayliner wood rot blues

Yes. There are a couple products: SeaCast, Nidacore and Arjay. They are a composite product that you pour into the transom cavity after digging out the old wood. Allows for a transom replacement with minimal boat destruction. It is expensive. Do a search on here for SeaCast and you'll probably find some thread about it.

The Capri line generally were not constructed with an inner and outer fiberglass skin. They usually have about 1/2" thick outer fiberglass skin and then the plywood. So once the plywood is removed, there is no inner skin so there is no void to pour seacast into.

Take a few pics of the inside of the transom. I take it with the 85hp motor this is a 15-17' Capri, no?

 

[jbyrd1364]

Re: 1989 bayliner wood rot blues

well the transom i belive has an inner and outer skin with wood in between which is rotted im hoping to be able to remove motor and top cap and dig out the wood and pour in correct me if im wrong but is that correct and yes its an 85hp force 17ft bayliner capri open bow

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1989 bayliner wood rot blues

Cool. The recommended rotted transom removal tool (believe it or not) is an electric chain saw.

 

[oops!]

Re: 1989 bayliner wood rot blues

the above is correct......just stick that blade down the crack and start cutting the junk out.......wear goggles.