Sunday, February 12, 2012

Tabbing in the transom

Ok, so this fiberglass crap is for the birds. here is what I did today. I need some input guys on how I did.

1. I put down two layers of CSM on the floor where I had to put the patch in. 

2. I installed the stringer portion that was rotted. That was easy.

3. I tabbed in the transom. Now this was just CRAP!!!!!!!!!!! I tried using woven roven 24 ounce, and that did not work at all. I then tried the 6 ounce woven and it would not lay down on the back side. I then tried the CSM and it worked pretty good. Is this ok to use for strength? How many layers should I out on?

4. I put one layer of 6 oz woven over the whole transom. 

I used 3 gallons of resin and about 10 brushes. There are bubbles galore and I am really worried about it. 

Here are the pictures. I am thinking of grinding it all down and starting over.








I PL glued the stringer in place.





I also layer some glass over the back part of the deck.








After all that work, I found that I did not prep the area correctly, and the glass peeled off the bottom of the boat. 


I spent a lot of time and re-ground all the area, and then layed down 1708





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