1989 Sea Ox 200C Transom question

[winfieldh]

Hello,

I am beginning work on a 1989 Sea Ox 200C. The first, and so far only item that needs attention (I think) is an area in the starboard transom. See images (3) here,

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gsJYLkYxfJyGzZpidxtoiTPMFGspHqGFO_myBYDLSys?feat=directlink

I am wondering what the best way to repair this area would be? Obviously, grinding out the old material is the first step. It looks as though the rusted part is a piece of angle metal (steel?) that should be reinforced somehow. It seems to run the width of the transom, but is only damaged in this area. Would grinding out to clean metal, then epoxying in a new piece and glassing over be a good choice? Because of poor access replacing the whole piece is not an option and this is less than 1/4. Or clean it out and glass over what is left?

Thanks,
W

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1989 Sea Ox 200C Transom question

Have you drilled exploratory holes in the transom to confirm that the transom wood is good and solid? I would be suspicious with a boat of this age and with kind of damage.

 

[winfieldh]

Re: 1989 Sea Ox 200C Transom question

No I have not.

Would I drill these from outside? What size? All the way through? How far away from damage or start at damage and go until find clean material? What am I looking for (type of material coming out of hole)?

Sorry to be so ignorant. I can do the work, just not sure what needs to be done.

Thanks,
W

 

[winfieldh]

Re: 1989 Sea Ox 200C Transom question

Woodonglass,

I found answers to my questions in a previous post of yours....Thank you, I will explore and then post results.

"Have you drilled exploratory holes in the stringers and the transom to confirm that there is no rot. With that Old of a boat I would be highly suspicious. Since you have it torn down this far I would make sure that all is well before i started the rebuild. Use a 3/8 drill bit and drill into the stringers and the transom from the inside at different locations. if you get dry shavings then you are ok. If you get dark wet shavings then you will need to replace both the stringers and the transom if you want a structurally sound boat that is going to last."