Recent content by lv2bunderwater

Yes Speakrdude. Stringers and forms for the Bulkheads will be made from Seacast composite as well. The only areas I'm planning to use marine grade plywood is the decking around the motor mounts and in the Aft cabin. Plywood would be wrapped in fiberglass and will be high and dry.

I know there are not a lot of folks on CSR that have used Seacast and everyone is probably thinking it is over kill. Know that this stuff dries hard as a rock. Also, I will never have to worry about the transom or stringers going forward. I figure with the time that I'm putting into the boat...

Seacast Pour: 2 Layers of 1708 as an inner liner, then a 1 1/2" pour of Seacast.

Well, it finally warmed up enough to pour the first of many series of Seacast. The temp must be at least 75 degrees for 6 hours to ensure the transom is warm enough to accept the Seacast and stay warm enough to bond correctly. Prep pics

Quick Update: I was able to start the work in the Aft Cabin this weekend as well as made another fiberglass panel. The bottom inch of foam next to the hull was soaked with water. I really did not want to cut into the Aft cabin, but after seeing the rot and poor construction... I'm sure glad i...

At the risk of you guys thinking that I'm crazy... Seacast is $200 a 5 gallon bucket plus shipping. It will take 15 gallons for the transom alone. Please remember that I will never have to worry about wood rot every again.

My setup will be different. I purchased the 12" blocks to work around the twin cutouts. I'm happy with the first panel.

Hey Bob, Yes, you secure the new inner skin using Seacast spacers and blocks. The block come in two styles. 1.5x1.5 and 1.5x12 blocks. You also tab in the skin to the sides and bottom. You then use a false transom to hold everything in place prior and during the pour. It is all in the prep...

Weekend Update: I received the Seacast on Saturday. Properly stored in the basement until I'm ready for it. I was able to complete the 3'x8' jig for the new fiberglass panels. I will need at least 3 panels and possibly a 4th. I did create the first panel today and I believe it is dry and...

Quick Update: I have received my order of 1708 fiberglass and resin today. I plan to work this weekend to build my panels for the transom and do further testing on the moisture rating in the Aft Cabin. Fearing that the firewall and stringers in the Aft cabin will need to be replaced as well...

Thanks again Getaway for all the info and experience! Very Helpful! I tried to send you another PM, but your inbox is full. :smt038 Could this be the glass material you were referring to? 5.7oz x 40 and 50 inch wide , 2x2 Twill Weave Carbon Fiber

CSRers, Starting to put my plans together for my fiberglass and resin order. Still cold here, but I want to be ready when "true" spring breaks. A shout out to Getaway and others that have replaced their transom and stringers in a 268. I was hoping to stop the new/replacement stringers at the...

Thanks 268 Frankenboat. I made some progress over the weekend. I was able to take a closer look at the stringers by removing the top cap plywood and the foam. I spoke to a boat repair company out of MI that does transom and stringer work and they specialize in Seacast. I wanted to take some...

Hello! I have been watching your YouTube post for the last couple of years. Great stuf and Thank You! I know it takes time to make and edit videos to use as How Tos. I actually mentioned today that I feel like I know you even though we have never met. Ha Ha. I also commented that I am originally...

So true! I will keep an eye out for your posts and follow your progress. Let me know if you find a good fiberglass guy. In case I throw in the towel and decide to call in reinforcements. :smt100