Over the transom is safer in the fact you don’t have plastic skin fittings to snap off if not something comes loose and hits them
If you do go through the transoms use brass fittings on a glass boat with a sea cock to shut it off
That's it SS last much longer than the plastic and adds more class to the rebuild, Make up a square drilling jig that u hold against the transom so your holes are 90 degrees to the transom i messed up with mine one is slightly lower on the inside than the other if i could do it again i would make a jig so that way when u drill the new hole to size u wont nip any plywood and u will get a closes to max sized hole as possible
I have only used flat faced skin fittings and external transom pick up's
When i put one on my big boat it will be just a flat thru transom skin fitting i do quick runs from locations and mostly drifting so i can run with the fittings i dont need a pick up as in the type to pump while underway
When i downrigg the pick up is covered with water i will be building in either a reciculating pump or a decent 12v aerator as i like to get poddy mullet the afternoon before a fish or early on the day i can leave the aerator pumping all night to keep the bait alive than switch on the big.pump when i arrive at the ramp
Poddy mullet come from a local lake 15mins down the road, the ocean is 40mins away no poddy mullet there
IMG_20190620_181114_01.jpgDSC_0224.jpg_20190611_213818.jpgA few photos of the boat back on the water.
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Really nice build Steve what did something like this set u back?
Looks good mate. Hope it does you proud.
gazza,
Thanks, brought it for 5k. spent 10k on the transom, including the modified engine well, with live bait tank and storage compartment.
up front he re did the stringers in front of the bulkhead and refitted the bunks.
painted the floor front to back.
underneath he cleaned it all up, patched and painted all the gravel (sand) rash.
still got more to go, want to get the inside done , ie: the Swiss cheese dash that has had multiple holes drilled through it over its life, and the stress lines in the fiberglass.
also want to get some seat boxes instead of the pedestals for more storage options.
i will do a before and after shot of the engine well, floor and front bunks.
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nice job , nice finish, what a tidy setup. congrats on the final result. looks a cool rig indeed.
You may be in the 15K Steve but its well worth the peace of mind knowing u have a structurally sound boat, Looks like your having fun
is that splashwell centered? it looks off center but could be an illusion due to the camera
Very nice Steve, you will get plenty of enjoyment out of her now.
It's great seeing finished projects, it's kind of a kick in the rear for me !!
Col