Transom replacement

[whisker]

i have a 1991 wellcraft center console . i had transom redone a few weeks ago. im beginning to notice some things on it that makes me wonder if the job was done properly. First, i noticed where there is a small gap at one of the holes in the transom. Also i noticed that it doesnt look like the entire transom was removed. there looks to be a little left from the old transom on the left and right sides at very bottom. It looks like they started the transom rebuild right above the drain tube. the transom however is coated with several layers of glass and is solid. it is the original 1 1/2 thickness. Do you think these flaws is enough to make a problem later own. i was told that the old transom was removed,old wood remanants to. Then a layer of chopped matt was spryed and then wood ,glass,etc. then it was gelcoated all over. what u guys think/

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Transom replacement

You should really direct that question to the people who did the work.

 

[whisker]

Re: Transom replacement

yes i know..i did.. but im trying to get a few more comments from you guys to see what u think

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Transom replacement

Post a few pictures and we can look at what you are describing.

 

[jonesg]

Re: Transom replacement

i have a 1991 wellcraft center console . i had transom redone a few weeks ago. im beginning to notice some things on it that makes me wonder if the job was done properly. First, i noticed where there is a small gap at one of the holes in the transom. Also i noticed that it doesnt look like the entire transom was removed. there looks to be a little left from the old transom on the left and right sides at very bottom. It looks like they started the transom rebuild right above the drain tube. the transom however is coated with several layers of glass and is solid. it is the original 1 1/2 thickness. Do you think these flaws is enough to make a problem later own. i was told that the old transom was removed,old wood remanants to. Then a layer of chopped matt was spryed and then wood ,glass,etc. then it was gelcoated all over. what u guys think/

I did mine the similarly, left the wood around the drain tube and poured seacast over the rest, its impossible to get everything out of the corners without removing the glass skin. The main thing is making the engine mount solid and the overall integrity of the transom.