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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
[Re: holsterguy]
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02/05/10 06:01 AM
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bikeman
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I just did one with wood. I didnt like the idea of seacast not getting in the corners good. I know this wood transom is going to be there no matter what. And it was nowhere near thousands. Not even $500
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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
[Re: bikeman]
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02/05/10 10:22 PM
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holsterguy
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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
[Re: holsterguy]
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02/05/10 11:45 PM
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xxtexx
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Thats not bad, no wonder you only got 2 gallons. Do it from the top,the hardest part is getting the wood out. Are you going to use a chain saw?
Forget that [censored] i told you about bracing it, i don't think you will need it. You should be done in no time.
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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
[Re: xxtexx]
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02/06/10 01:25 AM
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I hope so.
Yeah, I'll be using a chainsaw.
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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
[Re: holsterguy]
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02/07/10 01:19 AM
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Took the top off today. I knew the wood was going, but I didn't know it was GONE! I won't even need a drill or chainsaw, just a scoop. The wood that was removed in the picture was done by my finger. Now I just have to figure out how to get the tie down anchors, and the whatever you call them....drain tubes i guess, off. Seems someone didn't ever want them to be removed. 
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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
[Re: holsterguy]
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02/07/10 02:47 AM
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GGRNR
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Will be watching for updates, don't forget you need a lot warmer temperatures for the curing to take place. Will be doing the same thing this spring or summer.
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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
[Re: GGRNR]
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02/07/10 05:26 AM
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snmcc
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It really does not need to be warm for curing to take place and it is sometimes easier if it is a little cooler as curing taking place slower and allows more working time with the products.
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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
[Re: snmcc]
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02/07/10 03:16 PM
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xxtexx
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Here's a good deal on some seacast for those interested, even with shipping cost added. Seacast for sale There is a shelf life on this stuff so i would check into that. Looks to be about 10 gallons.
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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
[Re: xxtexx]
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02/07/10 03:39 PM
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I've got 5 gallons for sale for $100.00
Located in Lewisville.
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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
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02/07/10 06:22 PM
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holsterguy
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Hopefully the cold doesn't mess with it to much. I picked kind of a bad week to do this. I'll probably wait til Saturday to pour since that's the warmest day in the forecast. Then I'll probably use heat lamps to help.
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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
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02/07/10 07:32 PM
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xxtexx
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What?!! Your not done yet?
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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
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02/07/10 08:49 PM
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HAHA! No I decided to take my time. I normally rush through things, but this something you have to get right the first time.
I got about half way down the transom with just a shop vac. Now I'm using a drill with a 16" bit to break it up and shovel towards the top to be vacumed. I'm having hard time reaching the wood chips now because my hose doesn't fit between the glass. I need to find a way to taper the hose down to about an inch.
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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
[Re: holsterguy]
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02/07/10 08:56 PM
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bikeman
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HAHA! No I decided to take my time. I normally rush through things, but this something you have to get right the first time.
I got about half way down the transom with just a shop vac. Now I'm using a drill with a 16" bit to break it up and shovel towards the top to be vacumed. I'm having hard time reaching the wood chips now because my hose doesn't fit between the glass. I need to find a way to taper the hose down to about an inch. Duct Tape and PVC worked for me.
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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
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02/08/10 01:25 AM
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use the cardboard tube from x-mass wrapping papper and duct-tape.
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Re: Going to replace my transom with Seacast...Who's done it?
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02/08/10 02:36 AM
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Well I now have two bags of marine grade mulch. I did use some 3/4" pvc to get in there. It turned out to be a great tool for gouging the wood while vacuming. It probably wouldn't have worked that way if there was any dry wood, but there wasn't a dry fiber of wood in there. In fact there was some standing water. I honestly can't believe my motor stayed attached to that boat, or at least caved in the glass. I will have to give it a few days just to dry out.
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