anyone replaced a transom?

ollyit · 02 February 2011, 15:52

on a small rib before please? or have a link to anyones elses thread?

I've done a good old search on the net, plenty on hard boats - thanks in advance guys

biffer · 02 February 2011, 16:15

yep, done a few, what do you need to know?

mdt · 02 February 2011, 17:28

this might help

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29364&page=6

really not that tricky just think lots and cut less

biffer · 02 February 2011, 18:34

there you go all you need, we do them almost the same way, leave the outer grp skin, a couple of layers of 600 gram mat, 18mm ply, 2 layers of 600 with an 800/300gram combi in the middle, one more 18mm ply, and then cover it all up with a few more layers when dry, knee's and doing it the same as my learned friend

when doing an inboard you only use 2 layers of ply because there is a thickness limit, we have always only used 2 sheets and most manufacturers do the same, if your outboard has little lugs on the back plate they don't sit on the transom properly if it's to thick

ollyit · 16 February 2011, 16:46

thanks all, I'll post some pics soon and maybe steal a few more tips!!

BruceB · 16 February 2011, 19:35

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Originally Posted by biffer

yep, done a few, what do you need to know?

Roughly how much it costs?

willk · 16 February 2011, 20:08

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Originally Posted by BruceB

Roughly how much it costs?

Sounds ominous, our Bruce

BruceB · 16 February 2011, 22:34

With my job it usually pays to be slightly cynical.
Plan for the worst and hope for the best usually means I am rarely disappointed........

In all seriousness It would be helpful to have a ball park cost for this work, just for info.

willk · 17 February 2011, 07:31

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Originally Posted by BruceB

Roughly how much it costs?

Reminded me of this...

biffer · 17 February 2011, 07:58

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Originally Posted by BruceB

Roughly how much it costs?

have to be a guess as i've not seen any pic's, i would reckon £1473.67, roughly that is

Rogue Wave · 17 February 2011, 08:25

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Originally Posted by biffer

have to be a guess as i've not seen any pic's, i would reckon £1473.67, roughly that is

is that with or without VAT?

biffer · 17 February 2011, 08:36

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

is that with or without VAT?

what's VAT? i'm retired

Rogue Wave · 17 February 2011, 09:52

I hope my retirement when it comes will be as busy as yours!