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<blockquote data-quote="RebelRob" data-source="post: 417367" data-attributes="member: 21217"><p>So, I've installed the new transom. I used 1/2" exterior plywood and doubled it up. I used marine spar varnish to seal it. 3 coats applied over 4 days. Replaced all bolts and screws with stainless steel and sealed them with 5200. I also pressure washed the inside to remove some old glue in the bottom that I think was holding the old flotation in. I've covered the boat until I get the trailer ready. I picked up a 20'+ shorelander trailer off CL a few years ago for free thats been sitting in the back yard. The trailer I got with the boat is too short so this shorelander should fit it well. My plan is to sand and paint the trailer with herculiner(I really liked how Brine's trailer turned out with the herculiner), replace the bearings and fab some bunk brackets. Then rewire the whole thing. I pulled the wheels off today and noticed the entire inside of the wheel and spindle were covered in grease. After about 3 hours, a putty knife, wire brush, dawn dishwashing soap, and a LOT of elbow grease I was able to get the wheels clean. I'll prime them tomorrow and start on the sanding/wire brushing of the frame. I also pulled the bearings off the left side. Some damage on the inner bearing and racer but the outer looked good. Going to pull the right side tomorrow.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RebelRob, post: 417367, member: 21217"] So, I've installed the new transom. I used 1/2" exterior plywood and doubled it up. I used marine spar varnish to seal it. 3 coats applied over 4 days. Replaced all bolts and screws with stainless steel and sealed them with 5200. I also pressure washed the inside to remove some old glue in the bottom that I think was holding the old flotation in. I've covered the boat until I get the trailer ready. I picked up a 20'+ shorelander trailer off CL a few years ago for free thats been sitting in the back yard. The trailer I got with the boat is too short so this shorelander should fit it well. My plan is to sand and paint the trailer with herculiner(I really liked how Brine's trailer turned out with the herculiner), replace the bearings and fab some bunk brackets. Then rewire the whole thing. I pulled the wheels off today and noticed the entire inside of the wheel and spindle were covered in grease. After about 3 hours, a putty knife, wire brush, dawn dishwashing soap, and a LOT of elbow grease I was able to get the wheels clean. I'll prime them tomorrow and start on the sanding/wire brushing of the frame. I also pulled the bearings off the left side. Some damage on the inner bearing and racer but the outer looked good. Going to pull the right side tomorrow. [/QUOTE]
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