I got a call from my mechanic today and this is how it went:
I somehow knew I wasn't completely in the clear as far as the transom is concerned. I had allocated a budget for it when planning the repower...but I had my fingers crossed hoping it wouldn't be the case. Well, the grim reaper showed his face.
After speaking with Dave, I started researching my options. And as much as I didn't want to take Seacast seriously, I couldn't help but to constantly come across posts on other forums praising this stuff. I tried to look for negative comments about it and came across only a few -- both of which misapplied the product. The positive experiences overwhelmed the negative experiences. Can somebody please give me a reality check?
Now, the proper application of Seacast includes removing all of the rotten wood from between the fiberglass sections before pouring it in. There can be no rotten wood left over.
I even called several fiberglass repair shops specializing in marine repairs. They swear by Seacast and would not return to using wood.
I don't want this to be a p1ssing match between those who like Seacast and those who don't. Rather, I'd like to either hear about people's experience with the product, any disadvantages they are aware of, and any advantages of using wood over using Seacast.
From the research I've done, it seems like a wood core is not the best solution -- as it will be encapsulated in fiberglass, subject to osmosis, will end up rotting again. If I'm going to get this repair done, I don't want to have to do it again when my hair becomes grayer. As Einstein once said: You cannot solve a problem using the same consciousness that created it. It seems counterintuitive to replace the transom with wood knowing it will rot again.
I am thinking a composite material will not be prone to the destiny of my current transom. Can someone offer any insight here?
Thanks in advance...
Dave: I took out your old gas tank. You can come pick it up.
Ed: Great. I'll be there tomorrow. By the way, did you find any rot under the tank.
Dave: Nope. It's all clear under there. But your transom, that's another story.
Ed: What?
Dave. Yup. I took the transom assembly off and it's pretty bad. I need to cut the glass, replace the wood, and glass over it.
Ed: How much is is going to cost?
Dave: $2800
Ed: I'll see you tomorrow.
Ed: Great. I'll be there tomorrow. By the way, did you find any rot under the tank.
Dave: Nope. It's all clear under there. But your transom, that's another story.
Ed: What?
Dave. Yup. I took the transom assembly off and it's pretty bad. I need to cut the glass, replace the wood, and glass over it.
Ed: How much is is going to cost?
Dave: $2800
Ed: I'll see you tomorrow.
I somehow knew I wasn't completely in the clear as far as the transom is concerned. I had allocated a budget for it when planning the repower...but I had my fingers crossed hoping it wouldn't be the case. Well, the grim reaper showed his face.
After speaking with Dave, I started researching my options. And as much as I didn't want to take Seacast seriously, I couldn't help but to constantly come across posts on other forums praising this stuff. I tried to look for negative comments about it and came across only a few -- both of which misapplied the product. The positive experiences overwhelmed the negative experiences. Can somebody please give me a reality check?
Now, the proper application of Seacast includes removing all of the rotten wood from between the fiberglass sections before pouring it in. There can be no rotten wood left over.
I even called several fiberglass repair shops specializing in marine repairs. They swear by Seacast and would not return to using wood.
I don't want this to be a p1ssing match between those who like Seacast and those who don't. Rather, I'd like to either hear about people's experience with the product, any disadvantages they are aware of, and any advantages of using wood over using Seacast.
From the research I've done, it seems like a wood core is not the best solution -- as it will be encapsulated in fiberglass, subject to osmosis, will end up rotting again. If I'm going to get this repair done, I don't want to have to do it again when my hair becomes grayer. As Einstein once said: You cannot solve a problem using the same consciousness that created it. It seems counterintuitive to replace the transom with wood knowing it will rot again.
I am thinking a composite material will not be prone to the destiny of my current transom. Can someone offer any insight here?
Thanks in advance...
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