kmiller

I just picked up 5gal of epoxy and slow hardner. marine grade ply and all the supplies. I got a sample from sea cast and did not like the fact that I could flex the pice. Well I am going with the tried and trued way. Havent see enough of sea cast to trust it... Will keep posted.

bryanspeedracer

Excellent. Your transom will be plenty strong. I you have any questions, PM or call me.

Bryan

twisted mentality

Kyle,

Do yourself a favor and check especially your engine stringers, but also your outside stringers. I just finished a complete refit on my 29 scarab engine compartment. Use cardboard to start your template for your transom, but make it out of foam insulation board like they use on new houses. You can get it at home depot. Over size it a little and then sand it to fit with 80 grit sand paper. Once you get a nice fit lay it on your board and trace it out. If I can answer any questions for you PM me and I'll offer any advice I can.

kmiller

Well getting closer to the water. I have been trying to work on both the transom and engine at the same time. Here are some photos of my progress. I am cleaning and painting every part from the engine compartment, about 2 more weeks. Still have to paint the drive, rebuild the kamma ram for the steering, get a new ring gear for flywheel, and clean up the wiring. Kyle

kmiller

Well I finshed the last coat of paint last night at 10pm so sunday I will start to reinstall all the goodies. Thanks for all the great info, I would have never tried my self with out the help of OSO. Kyle

Monty

Wow, that looks pretty good!

bryanspeedracer

good job.

kmiller

Well its looking like a boat, can't wait to get it in the water. Only a few more days.

List of repairs made ---

-New transom wood and glass w/ epoxy
-filled all holes in stringers and battery floors
-new 6-7 qt oil pan and new oil pump
-new belts and reworked hoses
-fresh paint on all parts
-epoxy in paint bilge
-rebuilt trim cylinders
-lots of sanding and a month of sweat