OLD School Carolina Skiff Restoration

Discussion in 'Boat Yard Basics' started by Panamakid, Jul 24, 2013.

  1. Jul 24, 2013 #1
    Panamakid

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    I have owned a 90's Carolina Skiff for about 3 years. it is a 1665 model no longer in production. It is 16'10" long and almost 8' wide.

    I run it with a 40HP 2 stroke tiller by Tohatsu and it move about 32mph.
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    Anyway recently the transom has been flexing. It turns out these models used plywood. which leads to rot!
     
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  3. Jul 24, 2013 #2
    Panamakid

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    So I drilled a hole into the transom and water came out!

    Next thing I know I am knee deep in a full transom rebuild!

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  5. Jul 24, 2013 #3
    Panamakid

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    After lots of cutting, grinding, and more grinding, I am down to strong dry fiberglass

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