5k dollar Yacht TRANSOM ROT!!!
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2024
- It tried to SINK!!! Kinda. Hahah! The Big Block Chevy had to come out to find the TRANSOM ROTTEN!! Now to repair it!
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You are very blessed to have a wife that's very good at repairing and using hand and power tools.
Highly recommend using coosa board vs marine plywood. Fix it once and never worry about rot again. Looking forward to watching your progress!
YES!! I used Coosa board in my 17 foot open bow boat throughout.
This is the magic stuff, with epoxy and glass this will be a foreve repair, over drill the holes for the thru hull bolts, fill with cabosill thickened epoxy and then redrill the holes to accommodate the bolts. Check out Boatworks Today he did a Hatteras oat with a similar issue😊
We’re planning on this!!!
I had a creeper made out of Coosa board and my wife never got her hair caught in the wheels.
If the wood is done properly with fiberglass you don't need to do it. The I do love coosa board it doesn't make sense til you hit a certain size of boat. Mostly people need to learn to take care of their boats. Actually clean and wax and do maintenance on them like you would your car.
I wish my wife was as involved as yours. She has no interest in fixing stuff up. All these projects are less daunting when you have a partner to work with. Just so many times where you just need a second set of hands. Love watching what you guys do. Look forward to watching this patch process even though I've seen a few YT videos on this before. Do a search there are plenty on here.
My wife was the opposite of supportive and nagged me about fixing my vehicles and motorcycles and said "Just buy new ones" I asked her why she restores antique furniture and suggested she "just buy new ones". She backed off. Fun fact - her 2023 BMW has been in the shop 6 times for electrical issues and I took her to the dealer with my 2007 Sedona.
I think the first mistake people make is getting married 😅 lol...never
I was thinking exactly the same thing while watching this. This guy hit the jackpot and married a true partner..
You Know Aaron is smart cause he never shy's away from any challenge i've seen yet.. Engine, transmission, bodywork, Aircraft, Electrical issues, and now we can include Boat Hull Repair.. and even when it comes to the Heavy lifting.. he's smart enough that He lets Emily do all of that... Heavy outDrive, let her move it, Awkward heavy floor panel/engine cover, she can carry that.. . "work Smarter not Harder" has a whole new meaning to me now.. Love what y'all do and Really Enjoy watching the Video's..
Hahahahah he has no ego tied up in lifting heavy stuff!! I love it 🥰 we sure appreciate you!!!
A feller has to know his limitations. And due to past health issues, lifting heavy stuff is not on his list of things to do. Good job Emily and Aaron.
@@flyingsparksgarage I admire his ability's.. including that one.. No dis-respect intended..
The first video on this boat was the first time i discovered your channel, and have been following along ever since. It's nice to see people actually fixing a boat like this and giving it a longer life that just scraping it. Today's culture just throws away everything when there is something wrong, instead of fixing it. Soooo many boats like this develop a serious issue and then get sold for cheep as a fixer upper, then it gets left in someone's yard to rot until it's just too far gone and then it goes to scrap. Great work guys!!
Me too!
Yessss!! We’re trying to be good stewards of what exists instead of buying brand new stuff- not that we could afford it- but it makes sense to us!
Hey guys, when replacing the transom, be sure to maintain a true 2 1/8" finished thickness that is flat, Coosa or Bluewater board works very well, use a light putty put down with a notched trowel like your laying tile on a floor, coat the transom board and the hull then set the board and screw it from the outside using existing holes or clamp it very well, its super important that the bond is good and there are no big air pockets. Be sure to grind past the layup area about 6" to allow the new fiberglass that you lay over the transom board a nice surface to bond too. Be aware that Coosa doesn't have very good screw retention so areas where you want to hang wiring or pumps that you either glass on a piece of wood or equivalent and use a good marine 5200 sealant on the hardware. Good luck and keep up the hard work
So, the broken outdrive unit distracted you from the REAL reason the boat was selling for such a discount! That would have lured me into the deal, too. 🙂 Fortunately, you folks have the skills, the tools, and the friends to pull off the repair.
I was scrolling one day a year ago and found y'all's channel, I've been watching ever since. Your love of family, friends, wrenching and each other has me hooked.
We sure appreciate that and are so glad you’re here!
Aaron, Emily great job. One suggestion, your working with fiberglass and there’s black mold. Wear ppf, masks, protective gear. You don’t want to be breathing that stuff
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Love seeing your cute dog
Wow !!! I did this exact repair 35 years ago on my ski boat with a out drive
I hade a very knowledgeable man in the industry help me with all the tricks and because of boat problems Ive been married to his daughter for 35 years 😊 boats r cool
Yep. It's an easy job if you know what you're doing or have a mentor who knows what he is doing. I did my first one ten years ago after reading articles on Classic Mako. I'm actually doing my second one right now.
In my experience, I’ve replaced transoms a few times, you need to make sure to cut away just a little bit more then you see rotten wood. Don’t stop at the edge exactly. Keep up the good work. Awesome job
I confess, I watch your boat videos. Your first boat video brought me to the channel. They are the most interesting for me.
Coosa board and smelch is what we use to resandwich it back together. Smelch is just resin and talcum powder or glass beads mixed into a paste . Smear it all up after your dry run for fit . Clamp the weenies out of it and use screws from the out side if needed to pull it tight . gelcoat is easy to fix holes from screws or bolts. Great job so far but clean that bilge
I'm kinda interested in the explanation.
I'm thinking of remodeling/modify top part of my Bayliner Trophy walk around. I think the walk around space is just a waste and want to have wider captain cabins. All I can think of fiber glass.
Living in Europe, envious of you guys living in a state where you can actually buy a boat like this for U$5k, and where you can get the outdrive for u$1,200, and having the skills to be able to fix all these things by yourselves. Just owning a decent pick-up truck in the Eu to tow the boat costs a fortune!
They got lucky, you won't find much for 5k nowadays you'll be spending over 20 to 30k for a used boat this size. It will also need a lot of work and money to get it sea worthy.
I would repair it with a lightweight Coosa fiberglass board. You won't have to worry about Deterioration ever again on the transom. It will cost a bit more but worth every penny. Heck being UA-camrs they might give you a deal for showing its benefits on your channel. Rub each other's backs, lol.
Finley's look was like " Hey ma where's the sun? I'm on the boat supposed to be sunny" Love y'alls content. Even after all the years I've watched y'all never a boring moment. While was cutting the fiberglass probably should have had a mask on Even tho ya outside
Check your stringers once the engine is removed. They could be rotten as well. Decades of boat repair is my advise recommendation.
Came here to say the same thing.
Lotta work, not an easy job but it can surely be done. Fun part is realigning the engine & gimbal housing/outdrive upon reassembly, do not lose any shims under motor mounts! You can find an alignment tool online fairly easy for Merc stern drives. Doing the bellows is also a barrel of fun as you already know.......end result is your boat will give you many years of great service and enjoyment.
Thanks for the cool video, look forward to future episodes on this boat and its repairs. God bless you all!
Not jealous of cutting out the fiberglass. I'm itching all the way from here.
Just glad to see Aaron seems to be feeling better while working on stuff. I was worried about him after he was bad sick that time in the hospital with the snoring guy😴💤. I know there have been many projects since then, he just seemed tired and wore down for a while. He's looking much healthier. Just hope you all are doing well💪.
Best of luck on this one, I know nothing about boats other then they are supposed to float on water.
As a suggestion, you could use cap bolts to pull the layers tighter together. I've heard them called button head bolts too.wheb you get all of the glass work done, remove the nuts and washers, cut the bolts back to flush. You both have more balls than most of us. Mechanical end of the projects isn't as difficult as most think. Over thinking something always makes it more difficult that it's got to be. Every vehicle you've got, when you just do, they end up functioning. So use your strengths and try not to allow your "concerns" to be overbearing. I'm speaking from 30+ plus yrs of wrenching.
Oooh here we go! Transom project! There's a great video series on this on Boatworks Today. Rebuild it with coosa board and it'll be stronger than factory!
Agree. Boatworkstoday is my go-to for fiberglass boat repair information.
Well check them out!!
I agree. I would definitely give a watch. Andy is great at explaining things. Boatworks today
Probably some of the best UA-cam University films on water intrusion and fiberglass repair is from the Parley Revival channel dealing with hurricane damaged boats. The right marine grade products for core, fiberglassing, gelcoat and color matching outside will be key to great repair...
also boatworkstoday is one of the better channels
I give you guys credit. I've never replaced a transom so I can't give you any advice, but I think you guys have it under control. I'm confidant of that!
The absolute real miracle is how Aaron gets even one minute of work done. I couldn't. Thx again guys! 😻
How Fun! Remember The 'Cad' Templates.
I'm not surprised this was a top video because people love boats of all kinds and mixing a bargain boat with repairs which were also a bargain, is just fun to watch. This should also be a great one! I have raised a transom for a larger outboard, but never lost one on an in and out. I think is was you guys who asked if we considered it a cabin cruiser or a yacht... My answer is YES. On most lakes they are called cabin cruisers, if in an ocean bay, it would probably be considered a small yacht. (Thought, put the airplane or the cruiser or even the other boat on a T-shirt, and I suspect they would sell, maybe better than the cars and trucks. I may be in an odd group of people, but they wear shirts with campers, planes, and boats, mostly speed boats or sailboats, but maybe a cruiser would sell also.
Enjoyed watching, but after the wife wants a 5k boat. Ha. Im sure the next episode will teach me as much as this one, good stuff.
You two are too nice to address the trolls. I wouldn’t worry about or bring up snarky comments. Love boats and cars.
When you pull the outdrive off, you need to put it forward gear and it comes right off. Great job so far!! Cheers from Austin, TX
You all have such a wonderful life...thanks to all the corporate help...when are you going to sail around the world with your awesome boat and show us all how great your lives are?
Great project! I first came on board when you fixed the out drive.
IMHO I would first have ShopVaced ,Hoovered, or cleaned debris out of the recess on the deck before starting on the engine.
Initial audio seemed a little low - could be my aging ears. Don’t forget masks etc when cutting/working/sanding on fiberglass. Thx for bringing us along. 😊😊😊 John Ken
oh wow. The video where you bought this was the fisrt video of yours I saw! I almost forgot about this boat :D
I love Aaron's quick wittedness. He was in his groove.
No snark here! Boat will be great when y’all are done, the first boat video was the first time I found you and I wondered who this couple was with the slightly geeky lady in glasses and do rag wrenching away. Of course I went on to find out she’s a fashion model and ya’ll can fix anything you set out to do. PS: Emily drove right by my house in NC a few years ago.
Be sure to make a template of the outline of the lower unit and mounting holes if you're going to reglass the entire transom. I've done a full transom replacement on my 25' , it's a big job. I also used heavy aluminum angle (6")to sandwich the stringers and tie into a cross brace to support the transom.
I love the fact you don't shy away from big projects.
Endless projects, ... love it! Makes any vacation earned haha
Yes to coosa. 👍👍👍
Next is your choice of resin. Use a laminating type resin.
Epoxy is your strongest bond but most expensive. Then if you use epoxy anything that you put on top of it should be epoxy based as well. So no gel coat on top of epoxy.
Vinyl ester is your second best choice. Coming down in cost and opens up to using gel coat if you want that in the bilge.
Then there’s polyester. Which is what your boat is made with.
All 3 are a good choice with coosa.
1708 glass for sure through the whole project.
Cabosil for thickening your resin.
Plenty of acetone.
Yay, the boat is back!
Cosa board is definitely the way to go imo.
Yes sir!!!
I think that it's so neat that your sense of adventure leads you all to tackle projects that you don't know very much about. That's pretty cool in my books.
Sure appreciate you Bob ♥️
@@flyingsparksgarage My appreciation for your genuineness is off the charts.
You all don't do things to pump up the jam. You all do things because it's who and what you are.
That transparency, and knowing that it is real, is a trait that I admire in you, all of you, one that I am honored to see and know.
Before I go much farther I want to thank you both for bringing Adrian on board. His skills have brought so many small touches to the videos yet have brought a clarity and pleasure to watch and listen.
One is his amazing use of background music. It is so timely, such a fitting style, and is a great enhancement, even though it is brought at a gentle volume. At times I have found myself wondering when it had started playing, so that I have actually gone back and watched the video just for the background music. Amazing, he is an amazing addition to the team and family.
Knowing about transom rot, I guess it very common death nell for many boats.Glad your making it right so you'll have many happy times on the lake.
BOAT = Bust Out Another Thousand memories!
Looks like a heckofa job. Do remember that the transom isn't just a wall of the vessel or a mounting plate for the out-drive, it functions as a thrust plate pushing the whole vessel forward. When they are installed at the factory it is from the outside so all of the mating surfaces take the thrust and transmit it to the rest of the hull. Since you would rather not break your outer skin, you are replacing it from the inside. This may call for additional bracing that wasn't needed originally to tie it in properly to the rest of the hull.
Think of it as the transom installed from outside pushes the hull while the transom installed from inside tries to pull the hull via the mating surfaces of it's edges.
Hope this helps.
Very good point, I do hope they see this comment of all of them. Most don't get this.
The outside is the first thing made at the factory. The rest is then put inside. Meaning you can see the gelcoat color before a single thing has been put inside. They are taking it apart just backwards of how it was put in. When they build it, it will be just as the factory did it. Hence why you don't touch the outside gelcoat.
I am really looking forward to this build! Props for diving into this repair. I know you guys can do it! 💪
We appreciate your confidence!!!
I don't know anything about boats , but i enjoy all of y'alls videos . I'm looking forward to the next one .
Don't know a thing about boats , but enjoy watching and learning from you all , a great video ❤❤❤
Like to see the rest of the fix as I'm learning from watching you guys😊
Getting it done! Nice work guys! Don’t forget to get a template of the opening so you can trace it out on the repair.
Check on respirators and such. Don’t want to breathe fiberglass dust. Don’t stop until you get to solid wood. Love your channel. Gives me confidence to try.
Bayliner has transom issues? Never heard of that before 😅.
That's a major repair, definitely labor intensive but not expensive . Good thing you have some local guidance.
It’s awesome that you both jump in and do whatever it takes to fix things and learn how to do these things . Nobody knows how to do these things without learning first. I personally think y’all are awesome and thanks for the videos.
We sure appreciate the encouragement!!
As a glass guy, I wound have probably cut the outside. Replace bad wood, then vacuum bag the outside back on. You definely want to "bag" as we call it. This assures no air between glass and what ever your using for structure.whatever you use. You can use an AC pump to bag it down. There are composite guys on UA-cam that show you how to do it.
You and Aaron define opposite’s attract. I love the duality of your personalities working so well together. Years ago I met the first person I ever knew that owned a boat, well one that held more than two people and had oars, it was the owner of the tow truck company I worked for. The first time we went out on the water I told him that it must be so awesome to have such an incredible boat. He said never own a boat, it’s a hole in the water that you throw money into!😂😂
You guys will take on anything that's great glad to see Finley
I have been watching FSG for years . I love boat and fiberglass content . I had a cruiser Inc boat like yours , same out drive and engine . As other have said boat works today channel is the best I have watch him for 10 years . Frisco boater did a very good job on his boat to . Looking forward to this one. Thanks for posting and taking it on!!
That is one STRONG LADY those bravo 3 sterndrives are heavy and awkward to move around you go girl. I have the same boat so I love this video. Oh, make sure you check the stub shaft for the steering that's in the transon housing they get dry and wear the bushing.
As a life long boater, I admire your ambition. I agree and would recommend Coosa board. Also, look into some West Systems epoxy instead of regular polyester resin. It’s more expensive, but a better product for repairs. Don’t forget the alignment tool when you reinstall the drive 👍
WOW!!😮. That’s a job. My hats off to you for having the guts to try.
The youtube channel “Boatworks Today“ have a complete series on replacing a transom with coosa professionally. It is definitely worth the watch.
I agree with @reiniervanrooyen1528 … Boatworkstoday channel is a big help and has great Coosa transom replacement video series!
It was this boat buy and build that got me to follow your channel and I’m so glad I did great content, great people, thanks from Canada.
Awesome video guys thanks for sharing 👍. Sending love ❤and prayers 🙏 from Ireland 🇮🇪.
Emily, you're a brute! Looks like you're having fun. Good Luck! Thanks for Sharing!
Glad you're putting the boat back on. It seems like forever since I've watched the channel because of the absence of the boat content.
You guys rock! I remember when you bought the boat and put the new outdrive on, then all the cool adventures. I must admit when I saw Aaron toss the the exhaust elbow and riser on the seat the exact words in my head were what Aaron said, then I remembered the runabout, no spoilers but if that’s the plan then she is going to be one heck of a nice boat. Keep it up you two.
Looking forward to the build. Great job so far and the fact that all this work keeps a smile on your faces, makes it all more exciting. Thumbs up from UK
I love that boat, I'm fairly sure it's what brought me to your channel ?
All the best & thanks for the entertainment over the years.
Lots luv to you all.
Coosa is the way to go. Last time you'll worry about wood rot....at least on the transom! One channel I follow is BoatworksToday, about 18 months ago he had several episodes on his Bertram 25 that he was replacing the transom. I think he also may have done the same thing on a Whaler for a Sheriff dept. He's very in depth. Looking forward to your progress! One last thing.....either I am going seriously deaf or your volume on this vid was very low.
Yes it was!! I listen on headphones, and the adverts were blasting out!!
It was very low!!! We had a weird setting on our lav mics!! So sorry!!!
Make sure you go to surrounding wood...especially seams...once started you have to go to good wood or it will be weak... Great show
Gimble housing. Exterior piece. Looks good keep the old boat going!
These are my favourite FSG videos! #boating ❤😎
Use only the best materials for your transom. I’ve used carbon fiber on small tiny race boats. With the great wood!!! Never rot. Loved this video guys!!
You both are such a blessing. Enjoyed the video today. Always makes our day!!❤
If you don't already own one, pick up a finger belt sander and a bunch of various grit belts for it. I'll make it a lot easier to sand tight areas to prep for new 'glass. Great job with the boat thus far.. and best of luck!
Looks great, only thing I'd recommend is wearing a respirator when cutting into that fiberglass, and keeping the little pup away as well
B. O. A. T. Break out another thousand!
Hi! Just subbed from the UK! Love projects like this and great to have a wife who enjoys fixing up things with you!
Ilove stories like this ! Great job guys!
Hey Emily, I saw you lift that propeller out of the boat, you go girl! Don't ask my advice. When I use a screwdriver I have to remember righty tighty, lefty loosey.
Duck tape, Elmer's Glue and Irwin wood clamps ain't fixin this one... GG Guys! Love the variation of work on Stuf that needs to go fast! 👍✌
Finally, a 5k yaht video. ❤
You guys should be so proud of yourselves - heading in to the unknown of replacing a transom knowing that once you start there is only one direction you can head. I have a much smaller boat and the thought of doing the transom used to intimidate me as I could only think of what could go wrong instead of what could go right. You are not constrained by such thoughts and just get on with it. That boat will be back out on the water soon enough with the new transom.
Loving this content!!!!
Love your boat content! Both how to fix it and how you use it lake camping! I'm slowly working up to a cabin cruiser and love each time you release a video!
Great episode really exciting. I can’t wait to see your boat back on the lake
Guys, I love your vid's! On a safety note you should be wearing full PPE (glasses, respirator, nitrile gloves, tyvek full body suit etc...) as the airborne fibreglass and black mold can present a serious health hazard to you. Thank you for sharing this project with your viewers and I look forward to the next steps in the near future. Cheers from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
This will be interesting series of videos..... looking forward to it.
I did this same thing to my boat last year. Very rewarding job for a first timer.
I've been waiting for this video, ever since you said the transom was rotted. So much credit for doing it yourself. You're spot on about the coosa board. It won't rot. While you have it apart, if the stringers the motor mounts on aren't 100%, replace them. Honestly, I might just replace them anyway since you're already there. You'll have complete peace of mind. What are the plans for the motor? You mentioned you were thinking about something different to get more HP and torque.
I think the thing I love about you guys is that you will try anything from diesel, boats, paint correction, wrapping a car, showing the kid how to do things. It would be so awesome just to be your neighbors, id be over all the time just to learn more stuff. I'm gonna be a subscriber and fan for life for sure.
You know what they say...BOAT,bring out a thousand!
Ya for people that don't maintain them.
How much $$$$$$$. For. Reapaire???
love the cars and boat shows
Happy to see a sharp man working with strong brave woman. Together making things happening.
We do not see enough of these in modern day.
Too many miss independent for no reason.
Great to see you have a "Power Probe" My go to tool for electrical diagnostics.
Damn, look at his wife just grab the outboard section and man handled that bad boy out of the way-now that's a helper....
Thats a Bravo 3 drive. NOT easy to handle alone, especially compared to an alpha drive. Shes very capable.
Hey Emily and Aaron 👋, good job on teardown. Keep up the great videos, and have a great week.
I too started watching your channel with the original boat video. Good work on this vid. Hope to see you on the lake this Summer!
Coosa is good, also they make a pour in transom. I know it doesn't make sense but some Mariners swear by it. You are one lucky man. I couldn't get my wife to help me cut the grass .
Looking forward to this one great project , don’t blow nothing up this time 😂
U said haters saying another thousand .this things been great to us😂😊. Dang those where boat owners 😮
That's a heck of a job, at least you have decent access with the engine out.
Happy to put you in touch with the boat builder at work.