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  1. #61

    Re: Replacing stringers and transom

    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

  2. #62

    Re: Replacing stringers and transom

    Quote Originally Posted by stevej View Post
    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
    Yeah I wouldn't use plastic below the waterline, was thinking ss water pickup and fittings

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  3. #63

    Re: Replacing stringers and transom

    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

  4. #64

    Re: Replacing stringers and transom

    Quote Originally Posted by gazza2006au View Post
    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
    What do you think about the thru hull pickups?


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  5. #65

    Re: Replacing stringers and transom

    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

  6. #66

  7. #67

    Re: Replacing stringers and transom

    Really nice build Steve what did something like this set u back?

  8. #68

    Re: Replacing stringers and transom

    Looks good mate. Hope it does you proud.

  9. #69

    Re: Replacing stringers and transom

    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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  10. #70

    Re: Replacing stringers and transom

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  11. #71

    Re: Replacing stringers and transom

    nice job , nice finish, what a tidy setup. congrats on the final result. looks a cool rig indeed.

  12. #72

    Re: Replacing stringers and transom

    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

  13. #73

    Re: Replacing stringers and transom

    Quote Originally Posted by gazza2006au View Post
    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
    yeah its just the camera angle, i am pretty onto things that are not quite right with my stupid OCD
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  14. #74

    Re: Replacing stringers and transom

    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

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