transom rebuild

[lingcod]

Ive been watching all the posts here for a while, but before I tackle my own transom rebuild (starting in november), what are the books that you guys and gals recommend I read before I get started? I have seen them here b-4 but cant find them and dont remember when I saw them. I am rebuiding a 1980 21' bayliner trophy hardtop with an outboard.<br /><br />lingcod

 

[bosavy]

Re: transom rebuild

Look up transom repair on the internet i did before doing mine. i used a electric chain saw to dig out the old stuff ,also used a chisal and plumbers drills[there long wood drills] I used plywood andwest marine expoxy good luck

 

[lingcod]

Re: transom rebuild

I remember someone giving specific books to read. I'm not all that experienced with fiberglass so I want all the help I can get.<br /><br />lingcod

 

[AguaSki]

Re: transom rebuild

A lot of people like Runabout Renovation by Jim Anderson.

 

[lingcod]

Re: transom rebuild

is this something I can buy at a bookstore? <br /><br /><br />lingcod

 

[dolluper]

Re: transom rebuild

Library's will have it and book stores too<br />If you use polyester resin make sure you use "WAXED" poly,as what they sell as laminating resin is not waxed and won't get hard until you add wax,it just stays sticky<br />Check my link "Transom repair"click on any picture to get picture and capition<br />I did mine with WAXED polyester

 

[EZLoader]

Re: transom rebuild

Here are just a few of the many information resources available on the web:<br /><br /> http://www.helendalepublishing.com/Page3.html <br /><br /> http://www.transomrepair.com/ <br /><br /> http://www.rotdoctor.com/glass/GLrotrepair.html#stringers <br /><br /> http://www.fgci.com/ <br /><br /> http://www.raka.com/UserManual.html <br /><br /> http://www.uscomposites.com/ <br /><br />And here are a couple of example repair projects with photos:<br /><br /> http://www.classicmako.com/projects.htm <br /><br /> http://www.odayjavelin.com/Transom.html <br /><br /> http://www.boatbodyshop.com/trans.html <br /><br /> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/doityourself/rotrepair/rotrepair3.htm <br /><br /> http://www.shareaproject.com/pages/projectThumbs,p,106,00.html

 

[lingcod]

Re: transom rebuild

okey dokey, thanks guys, I guess Ive got alot of computer time ahead of me. thanks for all the help.<br /><br />lingcod