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Hi 24 clearance between right and left stringers. I am using standard mount that came with Mag 350, regular chevy V8 mounts supposed to 22.5" apart. Looking for better ideas. wanting to avoid lag screws or just avoid plain wood/glass below mounts. Thanks

Hi I am restoring 1973 SRV 240, new transem, floor, stringer. New engine package, mercruiser mag 350. Need help in designing engine mounting points to stringer. Some suggested 3*3 angle Iron or 1/2 welded Aluminum designed, or a aluminum tray like a cross member, any ideas or a pattern I could...

Hi I am rebuilding stringers, completely removed, need help in figuring out how to build motor mounts, dimension, location, height and how best to tie to stringers and beef up the hull floor. I am installing a mag 350(chevy) used to have a Ford 302. I was wondering if anybody had blue print for...

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I am also replacing transem plywood layers on 1977 240 srv. I would appreciate your input on fiberglass type and number of layers either between hull and plywood, between plywood layers, and finish layer on the inside of the boat. The guy at the store advised me on using 2 chop mat layer between...

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Hi I was not sure which was right place, classic, fiberglass or maint., let me me know which to keep thank you

I am confused, in replacing transem plywood, my boat guy told me to use 2 layer of chop matt to hull before installing first plywood, but the guy at fiberglass store told me to mix cabosil with polyester in a paste form and do away with chop mat. Any reasoning if one techniques better than the other

Hi I am restoring a 1977 240, new transem stripped off, was ready to mat and glass a new wood. My boat guy told me I should patch the holes from inside before installing the transem plywood. He says I should bevel the holes from inside, cover from outside and plug from inside. this is just...

Dear Fank; thnks for your input, can I use epoxy between wood and hull, then cover the whole thing with poly to save $?

Replacing transem and stringers on 77 240SRV. Debating if it is worth using epoxy at $120 per gallon or resin for 5 gallon for $140. Question is can I use epoxy between old hull and new plywood, then cover everything with polyester resin? My mechanic tells me to stick with fiberglass, the boat...

I like your .02, will go with polyester over wood. thanks

I am replacing transem and stringer, thinking about installing two wider fuel tanks. The old stringers have a 24" space for tank, can I move them further apart for a wider tanks, or can I shoten them near the tank area, box them with tank over the box area? by the way, I am working on 76, sv 240...

isn't it heavier than wood? what quanites for 2 inch transem?

good idea, will look into, any sources?