How big of a job is this (transom)

[joshm]

Hi everyone-

I've been eyeing this boat, however (as evident from the pictures) there is some work to be done. It's labeled as a 1978 19-6 and is clearly a project- no power, sparse interior, but clean. I'm curious how big of a job you experts think this is:



It looks really clean from this angle and the inside as well. However, it seems that someone started a transom job but didn't finish.



I'm assuming it'll have to be scrapped and a whole new transom done. First, how big of a job is this for a DIY'er, and if done professionally what's a ballpark of what this might cost? The flip side of this is would it be smarter to walk away? Thanks for any input you all might be able to provide. This would be the first boat I owned on my own, and the setup (with the cuddy) has been exactly what I've been looking for. However, if it is going to be a nightmare I'd rather keep looking and wait for something else. Thanks!  

[RickK]

Welcome aboard joshm   :!:  :!:
Depends on how mechanically inclined you are and how deep your pockets are too.
If either are a little shallow, I'd walk and keep looking.  There's a bunch of Aquasports (boats in general) on the market right now.

[joshm]

Rick-

Thanks for the warm welcome!  

I agree with you about the glut of boats on the market these days, which is great for someone like me who is looking to get into the hobby/obsession!

I sent you a PM with a question as to not take up board space.

Thanks again.

[Mad Dog]

Josh,  the transom rebuild is only part of the issues you would face with this boat.  It appears that the owner intended to convert the transom from a cut out to a full transom with a bracket.  If you continued with that plan not only will you have to rebuild the transom core and brace it up for the extra stress of a bracket but you will have to replace the control cables as well (too short).  

I have a complete rebuild of a 222 going on and I can tell you its a lot of work. It s not cheap to do it right. And, once you get into the project you will find other areas that need attention as well.  Check out the link below for a photo history of the project.  Also, check out LilRichard's.  He is almost done with his project.

MD  

[diggin4grouper]

not to worrie we just bought the boat for 500.00

1st the transom is solid and the wood was only discolored from the sun and weather . sanding brought it back ...and we will be leaving it as is and hanging a 125 on there .

2nd the tank is toast . the fuel coffin was full of water and fuel  , there were a few holes in the tank from corosion and the bottom of the tank is almost gone , was a pain to get it out .

3rd there are no controls at all

4th the wireing is a mess and will have to be riped out and redone and new fuse box installed .

the short list of things to do  

1 new fuel tank
2 fiberglassing  what ever needs to be done .
3 new steering
4 new nav lights
5 wireing
6 bilge pump
7 fix trailer

and yes i know how to fiberglass , been working with carbonfiber for years