[Martin239]

Got this gheenoe from my brother. Needs transom rebuilt and a few things patched. Going to post my progress. If anyone has any tips they are appreciated. Would like to remove center live well maybe ? Also rub rail may be repaired in future.

 

[southerncannuck]

Try to balance the weight by shifting some weight forward. Battery forward is ideal. Consider raising the transom a bit. I raised mine 2 1/2” and get no cavitation with a 9.9 Mercury 4 stroke. And keep it light. Fight the urge to add too much.

 

[noeettica]

West System Epoxy

NO WOOD !!!

Keep center box it adds strength

A little weight up front but not too much ...

 

[noeettica]

This should do the trick ;-)


https://boatbuildercentral.com/wp/proddetail.php?prod=AP3

 

[Martin239]

Try to balance the weight by shifting some weight forward. Battery forward is ideal. Consider raising the transom a bit. I raised mine 2 1/2” and get no cavitation with a 9.9 Mercury 4 stroke. And keep it light. Fight the urge to add too much.

Thanks for the advise I have a jack plate to add onto the back that will give it about an inch and a half higher then top of transom.

I'll definitely be looking into putting battery forward. Great idea found a lot of other small damage now lol gotta get to work !

 

[Martin239]

Found a couple more problems. Gonna grind down and reglass

 

[Martin239]

Underneath

 

[Martin239]

Got template cut out finally getting some time to get back to it been so busy landscaping

 

[Martin239]

Used 3m 5200 and secured the new board in place.

I did wind up using wood but I encapsulated it in epoxy first.

Filling gaps with cut cloth and epoxy mixed.

 

[CodyW]

Used 3m 5200 and secured the new board in place.

I did wind up using wood but I encapsulated it in epoxy first.

Filling gaps with cut cloth and epoxy mixed.

Looks like a pro