Boat Transom Replacement | One Year Follow Up
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- Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024
- After making a transom replacement video using a liquid resin, I had lots of requests to make a follow up video. After a full season of use, I will show you how its holding up along with answering a few questions about it. If you haven't seen the first video, you can see it here: • The Easiest Way To Rep...
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I've been waiting for your follow up video...awesome....I had faith in what you did from the start...my boat is practically identical to yours on the back end (92 Spectrum Blue Fin) all the way to the 1992 90hp evinrude..I'm still waiting for my Carboncore to ship. Unfortunately my transom was completely rotted, so for the higher ends I will be making glued, treated plywood extensions to house those areas since I only purchased 2 pails vs the 2.4 suggested. I also intend to possibly go with a jack plate. Not sure if that would cause more or less stress to the transom but I've got plenty of faith in the Carboncore due to yours and other videos. Once again great video, and great job.
Hi Keith. I love this comment! This is exactly why I make these videos. I would love to see photos of your project and how you go about it. If you get the chance to send me some pics, you can reach me at rande@gomidwestfishing.com
@@GoMidwestFishing As soon as I am able to get back on it I will definitely send pics...still need to figure out how to get all of the old wood out efficiently as of now...motor removed, and most of the bolts removed so far. I'll send pics and maybe you'll be able to give me some pointers and suggestions if needed..
@@MrKrb79 Sounds good. A long drill bit and vacuum worked best for me. Some people suggested a chainsaw, but that could be destructive. I'm looking forward to seeing how yours turns out.
treated wood will “ eat” aluminum up quickly if it’s in direct contact with each other. I have seen it personally many times .
1. I think this is a great way to do transoms. 2. A jack plate will add leverage to the motor, especially going down the road. The motor will be hanging further back off the transom. I happen to have a good screw jack plate with low hours. Just reach out. I went back to bolting the motor to the transom.
I just want to say… you’re basically the only DIYer/RUclipsr that shows the attempts, fails, successes and openly pondering solutions to inevitable obstacles during your projects. You didn’t stop there, you’re going over these rude comments and doubters. I just applaud your realness and honesty. Love it.
I really appreciate that Matt. Its the troubleshooting process that I enjoy, and that means trial and error. I learn more from my mistakes than if I did it right every time. Hopefully others can learn from it as well.
With the exception of needing a little more resin to completely fill the void, you did a very good job repairing your boat. That resin will never rot and is in my opinion much stronger that the plywood that is used in the industry today. Some of those negative comments are from idiots that know absolutely nothing about boat hull repairs. Liquid transom repairs have been done by boat repair shops from medium to larger boats and yachts all over the western and eastern seaboards for years and this repair method was mostly kept as a secret through much of the industry and could only be purchased through wholesale vendors and was not available to the general public until recently. You will more than likely have some other issue with your boat before ever having to worry about your transom again. "Good Job Sir!"
I appreciate all the feedback and explanation. I enjoy hearing from people that know what they are talking about.
New subscriber here.
A friend of mine had a bad transom on his Astro Bass boat.
Now this was maybe 20 years ago.
But we also found the Carbon Core Transom.
At the time they were for High Hp Racing boats.
That's what others don't realize is Racing Boats do not use wood.
They are carbon fiber and glass.
When we did my friends fiberglass boat and it was 100% stronger and safer than wood.
We talked to the company and they explained the how's and why of the Carbon Core transom and how they were developed for Racing.
We had about 2 inches left in a bucket and my friend that was a machinist took the left over (now cured) bottom of the bucket to his work and put it on a machine press.
It took over 60000 lbs of direct pressure to Crack it.
Now you spred that across a wide area like a 1ft square area where the engine bolts on the transom then that 60k lbs more than triples making it virtually unbreakable under normal or Racing conditions.
Well that's my rant for those that say it won't work. They all need to do research that wood transoms are kinda a thing of the past.
Great job and I was excited to see the video.
A transom replacement done the way it should be done.
Wow! That sums it up for me. If the racing industry uses it, then you know its good. I appreciate the great info.
His video and your reply have given me new hopes for my old 85, thanks guys
Wait, are you saying that if it takes 60k lbs of force to break a 1inch piece of wood, it would take triple that pressure to break a 1ft piece of wood?
@yoshisaidit7250 no it takes 60k to break the fiber resin that replaces the wood.
Once you replace the wood in the transom it will never rot or break
hey mate interested to know how you did it on a glass boat. did you dig the wood out same as Randy or another way?
God Bless you Brother! People criticize because of their own inequities! They have nothing invested in the boat but want full authority and control over it. You did a good job that is sound and will last as long as any other possible repair. Hang in there don’t take it personally! 😌❤️🖖🏼🇺🇸
Thanks Eric. It really helps when I get comments like yours.
As a fellow youtuber who is constantly reminded how dumb I am this was a great video and appreciate you putting your work out there. Taught us a lot.
So I'm not the only one who gets comments like this? Haha.. yeah, those first few awful comments hit me hard, but I've learned to ignore them. I'm glad to know I'm not alone.
The fact that you have used the boat for a full season is a testament to your work and the quality of the materials used. Nothing is perfect when working on old boats. It's easy to be an armchair critic but in the end, you're on the water and fishing thanks to your work. Great job! I would let the folks at Carboncore provide you with their comments on your video and a materials analysis for their product. I would bet it fully validates why your repair was a success.
Thanks Duncan. Its been working great and I'm back on the water fishing. That's all the proof I need.
@@GoMidwestFishing You're right! Tight lines sir!
I did the transom on my 1995 Lund with carbon core. Rock solid. Best and easiest solution to a big problem. I’ve done a pretty good amount of marine repair, and you did just fine. You’ve got nothing to worry about.
That's great to hear. Thanks Matt for the mental support. I've been super happy with it. I'd definitely use it again.
Hearing the negativity at the beginning of this video reminds me of my favorite quote from Mark Twain - "The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog." Keep up the good work.
That's a great quote. Thanks for the encouragement.
I finally found this follow up on your transom repair. I subscribed because you did this follow up. Most transom repairs don't do a follow up on how well the repair held up.
Congats on your success. It looks like it didn't compress when the motor was mounted. No sign of bending, or distortion. I'm impressed!
Thanks for the subscribe. I have now used it for two fishing seasons, and it is still holding up the same. No issues at all. I don't find many products that can live up to their marketing claims, but this one does. I have no problem recommending it.
Well the Hater's will be Hater's!!? Your work on this boat was exceptional! You used a Transom product that is better than any plywood etc!! Your Aluminium work was great!! This product appears to be the way to go!! well done!!
Noe these are the comments I love to read. Thanks!
To the haters... They may criticize you for the way you did the job.. but, whose to say pros don't do that.. you think the pros tell you how they fix this kinda stuff.... No!! They'd probably lose a lot of business over it..
As for filling the side pieces if you did remove all the wood... If you have ever poured concrete steps for instance.. they have a way of setting up the forms for things like this.. in this case.. the curved side pieces would be the forms and you would have to pour from the top of the gunnels...
It looks like you did your homework to the best of your abilities and got yourself a decent transom.. it actually gave me an idea for how to fix mine on a 12 ft aluminum Jon boat I have..
Thanks for taking the time to figure this out and for making a video on how you did it..
Thanks Kris. I appreciate the comment. I was originally thinking of pouring it in from the corners to fill it up completely, but the way the boat was made, I couldn't access the corner without doing some major destruction to the boat. The funny thing is, I did actually think about concrete steps while doing this and wondered how they pour steps. I think setting up some forms would be the way to go. someone even mentioned using aluminum tape to seal it off. That way I could still use screws and rivet to secure the top cap once it cures.
for doing a DYI you did great - congratulations on having the desire to fix your boat yourself - most boaters don't have a clue of what it goes into doing repairs or maintenance -
Thanks Richard. I enjoy the problem solving process. In this case, the worst I could do is leave it in the same shape that it started as.
I did the same type of repair over 30 years ago except for the material used. I used a product called 'Get Rot', an epoxy type of liquid. It was not nearly as strong as your solution but the repair held up just fine. Your repair will likely outlive you. Nice job.
Someone else mentioned using that as well. As long as it worked, then it should be just fine.
I got always say being on the water is better than being on the land and I got a Robo income with yacht dreams great job keep it up I just found you and was pretty impressed with us. Most of the haters wouldn’t even give this a shot in their own, they go put some money together and let somebody else do it for them, keep up the good work
Epoxy is an amazing technology, so versatile and durable. I’m taking note of these products for future projects, marine ply is great but this is next level. Great job
Thanks for doing this follow up video! I'm like yourself a diy fisherman and probably would've done this just like you to save money and think it's actually stronger than original, compared to plywood as you said. Well done. My opinion is don't do the expensive video to please the naysayers, enjoy your time fishing!
Hi Gus. I think you're right. Its been holding up great for me, so that's good enough. I appreciate the comment.
Your job is done. The boat works. Screw the critics.
Well said. Thanks Thomas.
Great lesson for the DIY transom. I would definitely follow what you've done to your boat. Just subscribed cause I admire people who are not afraid to try new ways and save time and money. 👍👍
Thanks Darwin. I have a boat motor I will be doing a complete teardown and rebuild this summer, just to see if its possible (plus it doesn't run). That should give me a good challenge.
@@GoMidwestFishing that would be very helpful for boaters!
Thanks for sharing your project. I hope you enjoy your hard work for years to come. Remember you can’t please everyone all the all time. Keep up the good work.
Thanks James. I know enough people get some value out of it, so I try not to let the haters bring me down. I appreciate the kind comment.
thanks Randy! I was looking for transom options and didn't even know about carbon core. They owe you big time. keep it up man! haters will always hate
I appreciate that Nathan. Maybe they will give me a free bucket next time I do this job.
This Stuff is Designed And TESTED to be stronger and yet these guys get on here with their never built anything wisdom and got WRECKED!
I’m glad it worked out!
I love hearing from people like you. This stuff works. I don't know how else to prove it.
I was somewhat skeptical when I watched your repair but thanks to your follow up video I’m convinced. Thanks for your openness.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I am super happy with how it turned out. I have no obligation to endorse this product, so I will point out any flaws in it if I find any. So far I have no complaints.
Hi. Sorry, I'm not sure which video you are referring too.
I think you did a excellent job. You don't have to worry about that transom rotting out.
Nice follow up video of this project Randy! The haters think they know everything and feel the need to pump up their own ego by bashing others for some reason. Too bad for them. This is how we learn from one another of what works and what doesn't. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Brett! I learn by doing, so I'm going to make mistakes, and that's OK. As long as I don't claim to be the expert, all is good. I appreciate the comment.
Mate there is always nea sayers and wanna be mechanics who would rather sit in front of their computers and whinge and give negative comments instead of actually getting their hands dirty. If it works and is safe then you done a great job welldone. Its people like us that makes shit happen.
Thanks for the encouragement. It works great for me, and I'm very happy with it. Now on to the next project. I'm going to attempt a complete motor rebuild. I'm sure I will get plenty of expert opinions on that one as well.
@@GoMidwestFishing if its an outboard rebuild you'll be fine but if its a car engine then abit more technical but you have a can do attitude either way good luck and cant wait to see.
Apparently everyone is a transom expert, Rande! For me, I didn't even know what a transom was until I saw the original video, but I had no doubt that you'd come up with a solid plan to repair/replace it and it looks like that's exactly what happened. In terms of the how much force does it take to break a transom... Heck Yeah!!!!
I think I've been watching too many destruction videos lately, because I got the demo bug. I've got some pretty fun ideas in my head. Hopefully they turn out like I plan. I might need Slayermike to come help out. He always adds an element of fun and danger to the mix.
@@GoMidwestFishing LMAO that you brought up Slayermike! My very first thought was that you somehow secure the boat high up, 3-D print as many Slayermikes as possible, and keep hanging them from the transom until it breaks…
@@fatherandsonsfishing That just might work
Not much. 10mph prop hitting boulder!
Like I did with my new smoker 19' love of my life. Dam near lost my 150 rude.
Really enjoyed your follow up video Randy! I appreciate and the time and effort it takes to look into solutions and then prepare the content that you do. Your idea worked and it's definitely something that can be considered for others that have the same issue. Looking forward to the next video!
Its so nice to get positive comments! I'm glad you liked this one even though Reggie didn't make an appearance. 😁
The couch critics were pretty hard on you, but I thought for what it cost and what it would of cost if you had a " professional" do it; it turned out great! I have a 1989 Cobra Bass fishing boat. Fiberglass. the transom is shot in it as well. I have watched the fiberglass replacement videos and yours and yours is so much easier. Since tghe boat is about worthless, has an old force motor, etc. I might as well give it a shot the way you did it. I have nothing to lose. Great Video!!!!
Hi Spike. I think you will be very pleased with it. It was easy to do and is holding up incredibly well. Good luck with your project!
I like the idea of testing different transom materials on the back of boats. Definitely a do 👍
Thanks for the suggestion.
Where did all the haters go??? Nice job brother, I'm glad it worked great! Thanks for sharing!
Oh don't worry... They are still out there somewhere 😜
Most would have junked or traded that boat. That was quite an undertaking. Impressed with your method of replacement. Great results!
Thanks Dan-o. I'm still using the boat, so I will call it a win.
Nice Job and follow up... I was repairing my transom with carbon core at about the same time you were doing yours. My transom came out great too. Some advice I would like to share to your viewers is not to mix and pour the whole 5 gallon bucket. My resin started to cure quickly. Cut the amount in half, mix and pour then do the rest. I wouldn't pay attention to the bean bag sittin, cheetos eatin negative commentors either...... lol
You're right, this stuff sets up quickly, so you will have to get it poured right away, or do it in smaller batches like he mentioned. Thanks for the info!
Really glad it held up, and not surprised in the least that it worked. Well done!
Ps, don't listen to the doom sayers, haters gonna hate, no matter what.
Thanks George. I've done it, tested it, and it works great. The people that criticize are just speaking opinions without any real proof.
You did a great job, don't worry about the haters, they can't do anything!
Hi Corbin. I appreciate that.
I think this was a great follow up video and the last one you did repairing the transom was also really good. I have a 1974 14 ft. Tri hull Fiber King Bass Bomber that I will probably end up repairing the transom as well. The liquid transom resin is the way I would go too. It's easier, cheaper and less work. I love your videos and have learned a lot. Keep up the good work and I look forward to more videos.
Regardless of what some people say in the comments, I've actually used it, put it to the test and it has worked great. This stuff is designed for just this purpose, so I'd say go for it. Good luck with your build. I'd love to hear how it goes and see pics of it when your done. rande@gomidwestfishing.com
Thanks for the videos, its always good to see how other folk tackle this common problem, chemical compounds have come along way in the past few decades, my boats are polyester resin cast, so despite everyone saying use epoxy for repairs, I`ve used poly successfully. I think preparation is more the key, as in how good a bond you can get. besides the quality of laminated plywood has gotten somewhat questionable of late, especially here in U.K. Exactly why I am looking @ alternatives. Without people like yourself willing to share this type of content we would only progress at a snails pace.
I appreciate the comment. You make some very good points.
Your alright man. Those haters are the same folks who are stuck in the past. Technology, hell of a thing.
Thanks! This stuff is engineered to be used for transoms, so I don't understand why people laugh at it. It will outlast any other material I could put in there.
I did Lowes 1720 identical to yours,but filled to top,then poured the endcaps after main body set.Worked great solid as s rock
That sounds like a much better idea. How did you access the end caps to pour it? I needed to remove the whole top rail to access mine.
You saved my butt with The first video you made of the repair, I just ordered my 5 gallon bucket today
Glad to help! This stuff is awesome. I hope your repair goes well.
I enjoyed watching both videos and think you were spot on in both videos. I would have possibly done two things a bit different, one of which you recognized right off. Granted the epoxy is expensive (but apparently well worth the price) but I'm wondering if there was a smaller size, say one gallon, available to fill the empty void at the top. Or possibly a different expoxy that was compatable with main Carboncore and could be available as a hot standby. The other concern I had was did you consider adding a second plate behind the transom so the new Carbobcore would be sandwiched between two load dispersing plates. That would also ensure a more flush fit of the outboard to the transom. Again great videos. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Robert. I appreciate you taking the time to watch both videos. The epoxy only came in 5 gallon buckets for $250 each. No one gallon options. I really thought it was going to fill it up further than it did. If they did have one gallon options I would have gotten one just in case. As far as the aluminum backing plate, I used a scrap piece from a different boat build. I only had a piece big enough for the front of the transom. The back side would have had to be much larger to cover all four bolt holes.
I must say that I would have done a few things different, but having never worked with that product before and seeing what you did, I say you did pretty good ! Thanks for the follow up! 👍🙋♂️🖖🏻
Hi Chris. Thanks for the feedback. The first time is always a learning experience. There are several things I would do different if I ever do it again. At least now I have a little more experience to go off of.
Nice work overall ! Well thought out and executed and at the same time making changes on the fly.
Don't listen to the trolls who have never tried anything remotely this complex. Also, unless you get sponsors for a test, I wouldn't bother with it.
Thanks for the feedback.
Hey sir. Love the video and really appreciate that you made a follow up. My family has been doing a multigenerational fishing trip up in Canada for the last 45 years and this year the transom needs repair... We bought this product because of your video, and am just wondering if you still recommend it and if there is anything you would do differently (besides get the extra bucket) or would recommend? I honestly appreciate it!!
Lots of negatives..... from those who like to think they know what they're talking about....Armchair Transom Xperts!! I got a reel laugh out of the responses Rande!! In todays modern boats there is a lot of use of Epoxy Resins....They add strength and rigidity and the installed 1/4" aluminum backing plate redistributes the approximately 390 lbs. of motor weight over a larger surface area in either PSI or PSF!! Overall the build added more strength than the original marine plywood and in my experience the possibility of the transom failure is slim to none!!
I will consider this advice from an expert, so I won't worry too much about those other comments. Thanks Wes.
You did a great job sir, my son and I did the same thing on our high performance flats boat so far so good
Excellent solution to a big problem! Well done mate!
Thanks Tony!
I've done two boats with it and it's awesome stuff. Indestructable stuff.
Hi Brian. I love this stuff. Its still going strong!
Brian, how do you keep the carbon core from pouring down into the bottom open cavity where the bilge pumps are? Also did you get it to come up the sides at all??
@@terryerdmann7159 I put in dams to stop it. At the livewell and bilge I cut the thickness in 3/4 PVC and put it inbetween with a long 1/4-20 bolts and fender washers to keep it all in check. If I had wasted space like the wings on a bass boat then I would fill with spray foam and then trim with a hot wire and then glass up dams. I filled to the top on my skeeter, but on my glastron I missed the mark by an inch and just said the hell with it. The Skeeter I took allot of time on. The Glastron I didn't care. It's one tetinus shot away from sinking. I just needed a boat to go fishing.
I think a comparison between the transom materials within an aluminum sandwich similar to what would be in a real installation would be very sufficient. Thanks for the video. I liked what you did.
I appreciate the comment.
Great to hear it’s holding up! Great video, Rande!
Thanks Ted. So far so good!
I’m going to do the same on my boat next winter. Thanks for the video! Stay positive!
I appreciate it!
I would have put the aluminum plate on both sides where the motor attaches. Try using a mortar canvas bag for those tight areas'. Two part concrete adhesive to fill gaps. Enjoyed your program. Best of luck.
Hi Edward. Thanks for the tips!
Glad to hear you're repair was as good as you thought, I'm thinking about doing it to a fiberglass boat.
Hi Greg. Go for it! It works in any kind of boat. I've had several others tell me about their experience, and they were just as pleased with it.
A destruction video sounds awesome and just up my alley LOL 😎👍
I might have you come over to help film it. Its going to be a lot of fun.
@@GoMidwestFishing I am Down!
Good field repair. Show it all. Let the viewer decide what helps and what they want to do differently.
Exactly. Well put.
Haters gotta hate. Hard to argue with success. Well done. Send fish photos.
Thanks Stephen. Its been working great for me, so that's all that matters.
Glad it’s all working out like you expected!! Thanks for the follow up!
Me too! I'd really didn't want to tell all the haters that they were right.
Yeah i watched your first video but had not subscribed but caught this video and subscribed, i thought you did a mighty fine job, it's working, it's holding bravo man
4 years later it is still holding up great, so I will call that a win. I appreciate the subscribe!
You don’t need to do that expensive video my Man! To Me looks like you did an amazing job, I know there’s a lot of experts out there, what I think about them is that the only thing they can do is hate because the wife don’t let them go fishing, don’t let them do anything, don’t let them spend money on nothing but things she likes. LOL!
I am very fortunate to have a wife that lets me do crazy stuff like this, and never says I can't go fishing. I'm a lucky guy!
Exactly that ‼️
Very good video gonna try this on my 1972 browning tri hull just noticed when I pulled her out for the spring transom is starting to get weak and flexing pretty bad gonnna start the project a little later in the summer
Good luck on your project. Mine still looks like new after several years now.
Great job Rande. 👍Always hater’s out there, it’s ashame
I appreciate it Kevin. It helps to know there are good guys like you out there too.
Yeah I think the transom test video is a good idea. It'll definitely get alot of views.
In regards to the idea about testing the breaking point of different transoms I say save your money. You're always going to have negative comments no matter what you do or how you do it. The follow up video proved them wrong. Maybe make another video after yet another year to show it's still solid, or pour a slab of the material you used to fix the transom and put it to a break test along with equal thickness marine plywood to see which fairs better. I'm currently replacing a transom but my boat is much simpler to disassemble and repair. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the input. I like your ideas. I think I will put out another quick video next year showing how its still holding up.
I done a repair to the Stern of my alumunium Brookes, I used the low tempreture solder for aluminuim worked very well.
Good to know Howard. Even though it was my first time trying aluminum solder, I don't think it would have worked anyway. It wasn't getting hot enough to melt properly. Once I poured the transom it pushed back together, so it worked out in the end.
I really like the video. I like how u did everything. I would not change one thing. Keep up the videos
I appreciate it Vinny.
Been in boats all my life ! Would love to see it!
Although this was done a year ago, it is common with Glass bass boat guys to use that product on older boats like ChampioNs Rangers ect. and they run 250 hp engines on many. looks like you did a great job!
I THINK YOU DID A GOOD JOB MOST PEOPLE ARE JEALOUS BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT OR GIVE IT THERE BEST SHOT.
I appreciate the support.
hey, if it's held up that long. that means you done a great job and that stuff is good to use..
Thanks Derek. I'm happy with it, so that's all that matters.
Definitely do the transom torture test. One with a plywood transom and one with a liquid transom and see which one takes more lb/ft of force to break.
I think that is a great idea. I might try to do that this winter when I get a little more time and can play around in the shop.
I had a look at your original video, I'm not surprised at all it worked. Epoxy compounds can be very strong pending on the type. I would of however of taken the sides up to the top and removed all the wood. As for a destruction test on another hull, I think the bottom of the boat will give, along way before the transom.
Hi Trevor. I would have to agree with you on that. Now that I have done it once, I think I could do a much better job next time, It was a good learning experience, and it is still holding up fine, so no regrets doing it.
Great job.
I think you did a good job and if I should ever need to do this I will reflect back to your video.
All those naysayers are just poor souls.
Nice job.
Thanks for the Video.
David from Dallas Tx.
Hi David. I appreciate that. Hopefully you can improve upon what I did. If I do it again, there are a few things I would do different, but overall, I'm very happy with it.
Great job! Twenty years ago, I replaced my rotten (woodcore) fiberglass 1972 Chrysler transom with a single, shaped 2X12 pressure treated board surrounded with a gallon of marine liquid fiberglass that literally smoked when it went in. I filled the corners with a second fiberglass treatment, then stiffened the entire transom inside the boat with 2X4 bracing attached to the back seat and all around the interior transom and sides. It still works perfectly in Otisfield, Maine, although has a much smaller motor than yours. The real question here is are you catching fish??
Hi Mark. That's awesome that your transom is still going strong. This boat is my work horse and its main job is to help me catch fish, which it does nicely. I won't lie and say I always catch fish, but the majority of the time I do. Thanks for stopping by.
Be neat to see identical mock up transoms made and blocked up on ends on the floor with weight applied on center to see if a plywood or the resin is stronger like testing a bridge.
I think that would be a great idea. Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you for the update. If I talked crap sorry I was super Leary but hmm 🤔 now
Apology accepted 😊. I lost track of who said what, so you are off the hook if you did. Going on 3 years now and still no issues.
Just wanted to say thanks for your great video’s. I have a 1988 Crestliner Phantom 1800, with the transom completely gone. To replace mine, I would need to cut half of the rear of the boat apart to replace it. If you looked up photos of the boat, you would understand. I stumbled across your video and decided that the Carbon Core was the way to go. I fish Lake Erie a lot big waves rough on the boat and its hard as a rock. Thanks for saving me a ton of money. Next thinking about wrapping my boat, what is the difficulty level and how is yours holding up?
For boats like ours, the carbon core is the way to go. My boat wrap still looks amazing! I'm surprised at how well it has held up. I put a few dings in it from hitting docks, but you can barely tell. The busy patterns of the wrap make any imperfections difficult to spot. Installation wasn't very hard. It will help to have a second person helping. The one thing I would do different, is getting wider wrap. I got mine the exact width needed, so i had to bend it as the boat curved upward near the front. That caused some wrinkles. If I used a wider wrap, I could have put it on straight, then cut off the excess.
Great job im going to do mine now you gave me the motivation !
Go for it! Its really not that hard of a job when you do it this way. Thanks for watching James.
One thing that no one has mentioned , that I have seen, is the consideration that Coosa board more than likely started out as a liquid (online says Foam). Its just impregnated with Fiberglass. Its synthetic like many modern boat materials/boats. You did a very decent job of the cleanout and prep which is probably where there is most of the risk. My curiosity do you think you Bilge pump is running more often. I would think it would be similar to when one pours concrete walls. The use of vibration etc. to make sure there are no air pockets exist. Assuming the bilge pump seems similar usage I bet it will in fact outlast the rest of your boat. Nice Job!
Hi Chris. You make a good point. As far as the bilge pump goes, It runs less often since the resin filled in all the existing holes. It has a de-gasser built in so there is no need to vibrate it.
Great video. Love to see the naysayers shut down. I just subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of these DIY videos.
I appreciate the support!
Great job ! I liked your transom video
Thank you! I appreciate it.
Use me all you want. Some people are dumb AF. Wood is what? Organic. It was a living thing that will rot and mold just like those people that you listed and oh the veggies they probably eat. I am a avid wood worker as well as a avid auto body mechanic. These products are made for a purpose and that purpose is to last. Most boat manufacturers should use such products but not cost prohibitive. Keep doing what you do my friend.
Much appreciated. Thanks!
Thanks for the Video, I plan on using that product on my new old boat, a 1986 Hydra-Sports 15 ' w/ evinrude 90, I found out the other day only after a test drive at about 50 mph that the transom was basically MUD. The actual transom of this craft doesn't go all the way across, the back of the boat is \_/ , I've been digging out the mud for the past 2 days and before I saw what you did I was eying Cutting the glass on the back of the boat which I think would weaken the structure even with new wood.
Yep. no need to cut up your boat if you do it this way. The hard part is removing all the old stuff first. Once this stuff is installed, it should outlast your boat. Its great stuff!
I live at the beach, carbon core is used a lot here for this exact purpose,...If you know, you know.
Good to know..
Great information and thank you for sharing
i rebuilt a wahoo 17 transom with coosa board and if I had to do it all over again, I would have used this ......my job came out perfect, but this would have made it so easy and I think better....................nice job!
I appreciate the comment. I have not used coosa board yet, but I believe it would work great in an easier install. For my situation, the pour in method was so much easier, and it worked great. I would definitely do it again.
Buddy I think you did a good job for what you had to work with I must say it was funny a little bit especially when you tried to weld lol
Thanks Donald. I pretty much knew the weld was going to fail, but you never know until you try.
If you plan on doing more aluminum work on these boats and need to do any bonding or sealing, look into using a product called Plexus. It is a methacrylate adhesive that is great for bonding aluminum, steel, and composits.
I just looked it up. It looks like some pretty heavy duty stuff. Thanks for the tip.
One option to create a stronger bond to wood is to screw large highgrade bolts to the wood and let them be inveloped in the carbon core.
That is a great idea. I wish I had done that. Thanks for the info.
If the top corners goes bad pull carpet back on to of corners and if no hole just take a hole saw bit and drill out and pour down the hole and it will fill it completely full but I’m going to do my string for motor to mount on inboard
Thant's actually a really good idea. Thanks Don.
Nice Job. Just remember, WERE NOT BUILDING CLOCKS HERE!!!
That's awesome! I might have to use that line.
That’s an amazing idea for a video !!!
Thanks!
There was an ad for discover boating or something I thought to myself “oh yea we are gonna discover boating wait till you get a load of this kinda boating tearing off the transom” 😂
Adding the two L top rails and Alum plate added extra strength. How would it of held up without the extra aluminum support? How long have you had the boat before the transom rotted out manufactures defect in design.
Thanks John. It definitely wasn't fit to be on the lake as it was, but its working great now. Thanks for the comment.
With plywood being lower quality nowadays you made a wise decision. Pour and ride!
I am getting ready to buy an older boat; not sure about the transom yet. I was wondering why the plywood is not painted with a waterproofing before glassing it in. I know it might be over kill, but with the cost and work to replace one would it be worth the effort. I was thinking of either Thompson weather seal or pickup truck bed liner or Flex-seal paint. The 23 foot boat has a Mer-cruiser inboard/outboard with the straight 6 cylinder motor. good video and i think this might be a good option to replace transoms.
Hi Benny. You're right about the waterproofing. If you replace the transom with plywood, you should waterproof it first. Before this project , I did help my father-in-law replace his transom with plywood. We coated it with a special type of polyurethane that was recommended from the marine shop. I'm not sure which product works best for that, but I'm sure there are lots of opinions floating around the internet on the subject. You can always ask your local marine shop for ideas.
@@GoMidwestFishing thanks for replying. i have watched some other videos about replacing the transom and none of those who used plywood coated the boats with anything. Once in place they simply fiberglassed over the wood. Or if they did they didn't say anything about it. I admit i do not know a lot about inboard/outboard boats but it didn't seem right to me. Just seemed obvious the wood should be waterproofed under the glass. Have a great week and good luck.
Great job. Love the follow up, great to see it's holding up so well. Take that all you nay sayers, lol
Keep up the good work and smooth sailing.
Thanks Pete and Donna. I'm happy with it so far.
Make a square for each one cossa board, ply wod, and liquid transom. Then test on press that shows break point.
If I end up doing a test, I think that will be the one I do. Thanks for the input.
Good video Rande!
How's it going Charlie. Thanks for watching again.
This video is good enough proof. Thanks.
Thanks Keith.
I guess the folks that can't believe a liquid could solidify, have never heard of concrete.
😂 I have a lot more faith in liquid transom then I do 3 pieces of wood that you can’t tell when it’s getting rotted until it’s too late. Typical engineering lets but something that can be destroyed by water in a highly susceptible water area