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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1986 16' Grumman V-Hull Mod/Restore | DUCK BOAT *PIC HEAVY*
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<blockquote data-quote="bigwave" data-source="post: 317772" data-attributes="member: 7537"><p>Yes it is typical to sandwich two pieces of 3/4" plywood for the transom. Make sure you use lots of clamps and a good glue like titebond III. It really is not that hard, just make sure you seal it good and use 5200 anywhere you drill holes for the bolts. IMO plywood is the way to go since softwood like pine will rot over time and hardwoods like oak will crack due to the stress from the engine. You have a template with the old piece, just make sure you get trace when you make the new one. I used a palm sander for the edges before I fiberglassed mine, followed by two coats of gel-coat. Mine should last a good long time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bigwave, post: 317772, member: 7537"] Yes it is typical to sandwich two pieces of 3/4" plywood for the transom. Make sure you use lots of clamps and a good glue like titebond III. It really is not that hard, just make sure you seal it good and use 5200 anywhere you drill holes for the bolts. IMO plywood is the way to go since softwood like pine will rot over time and hardwoods like oak will crack due to the stress from the engine. You have a template with the old piece, just make sure you get trace when you make the new one. I used a palm sander for the edges before I fiberglassed mine, followed by two coats of gel-coat. Mine should last a good long time. [/QUOTE]
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