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it is an old boat and you think it’s dry, check again.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...e03f2c93a.jpeg Port putter most exhaust port Scarab Panther https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...bb3040c76.jpeg Transome on a Scarab Panther . You can see the water migration from the port exhaust https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...b744d5623.jpeg Center stringer where it attaches to the transom |
Especially if it is a 30 year old Wellcraft! These things didn't stand a chance with all the exposed wood on the stringers. I thought I bought one with a solid hull, but it gets worse the more I dig. Are you removing the cockpit floor as well?
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it is an old boat and you think it’s dry, check again.
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While you have it that far apart you might consider raising the drive height at least 2 inches. real cheap to do right now.
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Drive height
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...0bcd46e05.jpeg I have thought about doing that, weighing raising the center of gravity v.s. The cost of short lowers to gain a little speed. Those that have raised the drives, what were the performance increases , was there an adverse affect on the center of gravity? |
My '86 Panther is dryer than my newer 2000, so check them all. I guess the real question is how wet and what is an acceptable moisture reading. Had a friend that called Formula about a boat he was to purchase, and I believe they said anything above 30% they would start worrying about it. I thought that was a little high.
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Love these threads and admire you guys with the skills and dedication who take on the work. Thanks for posting....... keep us updated.....:) RR |
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...9d0556be2.jpeg As I cut into my transome at the bottom and I to the center stringer, water came running out. I would assume my moisture content wins. The smaller stringers locates on each side on the center , the wood is missing, just some left over strands of what I assume to be cellulose. I have the wood wood cut and fitted for the transom. Wrestling 3/4 ply into the boat and back out a few times was fun. I then coated them with epoxy with a slow hardener to let it soak in. |
I did my 89 Panther. Transom, stringers up to the helm. Lot of work, but came out great!!
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