Classic AquaSport
Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Osprey Style Hull Rebuilds => 246 Rebuilds => Topic started by: g.herring on February 27, 2010, 07:52:04 PM
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I was under the impression, no wood in transom. I noticed some gaps in the caulk at the transom/line joint, I pulled the caps off and see some a plywood edge. Anyone know if this is just up top or does it run to the bottom of the transom?
Thanks
Geoff
(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad244/geoffherr/transom/IMG00486-20100227-1733.jpg)
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THAT is definitely wood. Year? Model?
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how could i forget to include that
she is a 1997 245 osprey
Thanks
Geoff
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how could i forget to include that
she is a 1997 245 osprey
Thanks
Geoff
Geoff,
Damn, damn, damn...
I want to say your transom is poured foam, but based on that pic...
I knew when I saw that piece of vacu-formed transom trim in the splashwell it was an Osprey/Explorer single engine...
Yes, I am speechless here...
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Bob is there a way to determine a manufacture date by the hull numbers.
I would like to compare when Geoff's boat was made compared to mine,both 97's
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Bob is there a way to determine a manufacture date by the hull numbers.
I would like to compare when Geoff's boat was made compared to mine,both 97's
Check this out, Boat HIN (http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/hin.htm), then compare the two...
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Geoff can you check you hull for a date, mine is or was March 7th 1997.
Thanks Scott.
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Thanks for the link Bob.
Scott.
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Yes, I am speechless here...
whoa
:wink:
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My boat was manufactured 8/6. I wonder why and how often this happened. I bought it from the original owner and he never had work done. It's a mystery.
Thanks
Geoff
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I would re ask the original owner our trace it back to the dealer he bought it from see if there has been a fix somewhere down the line...long shot..seems there's a lot of caulk used there maybe seabob could tell if that much caulk was normal......but what do I know
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Seabob,
Isn't that just on top of the pored transom to keep that European look?? I think the transom is poured with the sides above the transom are wood!
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Seabob,
Isn't that just on top of the pored transom to keep that European look?? I think the transom is poured with the sides above the transom are wood!
I hope thats all,i want to check my boat but it's in the shop getting motor work.
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Seabob,
Isn't that just on top of the pored transom to keep that European look?? I think the transom is poured with the sides above the transom are wood!
Alex,
It just seems the "ply" is a little to close to the transom cavity for my liking. Yes, the glass forming the cavity was higher than the surrounding transom coring, the was cut flush in the cutting dept. after the transom had been poured and kicked off.
On rare occasion the lam department would run out of the end-grain balsa coring for the cockpit sole, so they would use marine ply. Worked, but made for a heavier boat. But the coring in the transom away from the load bearing area by the motor? Do I remember the transition from ply to foam-core when cutting a transom to hang a single? Yeah, I guess I do. I guess it's just been such a long time...I just always remember the foam core extending quite a bit further outboard than what Geoff showed in his pic...basically, this is where the ply ended and the foam started...
(http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/TransomCutout.jpg)
Hey, you never know what comes out of lamination, regardless of the builder...
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Got the boat back today and pulled that molding off,looks like i have some wood to.
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Scott,
Sorry about the finish work...but, dammit, I thought that wood was too close to the foam transom!
RickK, I am no longer speechless! :cheers:
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Not the best pics in the dark
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z96/circlehooked/aquasport/DSC00007.jpg)
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z96/circlehooked/aquasport/DSC00004.jpg)
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Never would have know,that molding does a good job.
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Makes me want to pull that cap off mine.....it was built in may 98
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Makes me want to pull that cap off mine.....it was built in may 98
I kinda wish i didn't now, but curiosity got me.
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The transom cut out for single engine installs transitioned from wood to foam in that general area. In other words, when I was ready to prep the transom for a single, I had to cut out that section that is trimmed with the plastic molding and the aluminum. Twins just had aluminum running straight across. The piece I cut out would transition from wood to foam and back to wood again. If you could take off the L-channel aluminum piece, you would find a medium gray material underneath as hard as a rock. In fact, when I would install the aluminum, I would "wallow" out the holes a bit in the foam, or else the screw heads would snap off when I installed it!
Scott, now you just have to find a replacement for that Vacu-formed trim you tore up! But trimming that section out with similar aluminum will work just as well. We used to smear that entire wood surface with 5200 (reason those trim pieces stuck so well!), but a good epoxy coating will work just as well.
On a different note, I have asked RickK to allow me to change my screen name to Bob C. You guys know me, it's just easier to deal with, for me. Makes things a little more personable. I mean, when your last name is Christiansen, well, it's a WHOLE lot easier for a lot of people!
Bob C
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I just went out and tried to pull up the cap on mine ,but i stopped when is started to crack. came in and read what Bob C wrote and had a little chuckle... no offense CH.
Oh and Bob C ....my last name starts with a C too ,maybe I can be Bob C2 :P
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I just went out and tried to pull up the cap on mine ,but i stopped when is started to crack. came in and read what Bob C wrote and had a little chuckle... no offense CH.
Oh and Bob C ....my last name starts with a C too ,maybe I can be Bob C2 :P
:*:, Bob, after what you went through dealing with those sorryasses at outboardrebuild, you can be Bob C and I'll just be regular old Bob C... :thumright:
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Bob thats good to know about the transom,as for the molding if i didn't create more work for myself,something would be wrong because i always do. :x
The molding isn't to bad ,a few pieces broke of but they fit right back in place,see what some 5200 and super glue will do,if it looks like crap i might use your suggestion.
Bob C sounds good to be. :thumright:
Bob C2 no offense taken. :thumright:
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I just went out and tried to pull up the cap on mine ,but i stopped when is started to crack. came in and read what Bob C wrote and had a little chuckle... no offense CH.
Oh and Bob C ....my last name starts with a C too ,maybe I can be Bob C2 :P
:*:, Bob, after what you went through dealing with those sorryasses at outboardrebuild, you can be Bob C and I'll just be regular old Bob C... :thumright:
Kinda have to agree with that one Bob :wink:
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Ahh, I talked to Rick, gonna stick with seabob, but you guys know who I am...
Scott, put that piece of trim back in place with 5200 and lightly c-clamp that corner back in place. It will be fine...
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Scott, now you just have to find a replacement for that Vacu-formed trim you tore up! But trimming that section out with similar aluminum will work just as well.
Bob C
I take it that stuff just isn't available anymore, correct?
Half of mine is gone. I thought about aluminum, just have to figure the bending part out. :scratch:
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Thanks Bob thats the plan for now,and my boat guy showed me the old motor mounts,wow that was scary.
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Thanks Bob thats the plan for now,and my boat guy showed me the old motor mounts,wow that was scary.
Is the term "slap wore out" appropriate? :shock:
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And the some,2 mounts reduced to, didn't bother counting how many pieces.
Saltwater is evil
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And the some,2 mounts reduced to, didn't bother counting how many pieces.
Saltwater is evil
...But it where all the good stuff lives! :thumleft:
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And the some,2 mounts reduced to, didn't bother counting how many pieces.
Saltwater is evil
...But it where all the good stuff lives! :thumleft:
Yes Yes Yum Yum can't wait for grouper to open up. :lol: