Question on glassing in a transom.

Discussion in 'Boat Yard Basics' started by Bush_Whacker, Jan 18, 2012.

  1. Jan 18, 2012 #1
    Bush_Whacker

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    The boat has a rolled edge, and at the stern there is a small lip, 11" on each side, that tabs back. Would it be okay to cut those away flush with the transom? I'm thinking it'll be easier to wrap the glass around the transom. I realize they're there for rigidity, but a new transom should be plenty stiff....no? Or should I wrap the glass up on to the tabs....then over in the middle section? The transom will be two pieces of 3/4" marine ply. 

    Thanks.

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    Bush_Whacker, Jan 18, 2012
    Bush_Whacker, Jan 18, 2012
  3. Jan 18, 2012 #2
    Brett

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    I'd leave the tabs, they help stiffen the corners.
    Polyester resin and 3/4 oz mat will make those bends, as will 6 oz tooling cloth.
    If using epoxy, then just 6 oz tooling cloth. Many layers.
     
    Brett, Jan 18, 2012
    Brett, Jan 18, 2012

  5. Jan 18, 2012 #3
    Bush_Whacker

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    I'll be using epoxy.

    Thanks a bunch Brett!

    Posted this question on FL. Sportsman last night....no response yet. A few minutes here and.......BAM! Thanks again.
     
    Bush_Whacker, Jan 18, 2012
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  6. Jan 21, 2012 #4
    Izzy11

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    I would just cut them off.... You may have to if your cutting all the old stuff out.... It should be just fine.
     
    Izzy11, Jan 21, 2012
    Izzy11, Jan 21, 2012
  7. Jan 21, 2012 #5
    Bush_Whacker

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    The pic shows everything already cut out. It's all ready to go.... Or so I thought.
     
    Bush_Whacker, Jan 21, 2012
    Bush_Whacker, Jan 21, 2012
  8. Jan 22, 2012 #6
    DuckNut

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    Leave them. Make the new transom fade into the existing edge.
     
    DuckNut, Jan 22, 2012
    DuckNut, Jan 22, 2012
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