1976 galaxy transom progress

[ozzgood2001]

couldnt locate my original thread but it was sometime last year wild bill and i picked up this 'glass galaxy boat with a mercuiser 120 i/o 18.5' the fiberglass is in excellent shape and the motor runs like a champ but the transom was absolutely rotted like garden mulch. well we made some major progress recently and have the new transom bolted in heres a few progress pics. heres how it looked last year
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/550/medium/54831975_galaxy_003.jpg
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yesterday we started cutting and sanding the new transom two sheets of 3/4 plywood had to be laminated with epoxy resin
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/539/medium/galaxy_001.jpg
laid down the resin let it tack and glued it up to sit overnite to cure
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/539/medium/galaxy_003.jpg
after 24 hours we coated the now laminated transom for glue up in the actual boat
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/539/medium/galaxy_005.jpg
heres the boats stripped down transom
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/539/medium/galaxy_004.jpg
then we set it in and ran threaded rod thru 2x4's to clamp it down we will let it cure for prolly 4 days or more
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/539/medium/galaxy_006.jpg
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/539/medium/galaxy_007.jpg
so next weekend we should be able to start glassing the transom in to tie it to the boat then replace some stringers hope to update this soon!

[kroppe]

Chad and Bill,

Pretty impressive, looks great!

[k8vol]

nice work glad to see you working on it from the inside some people cut the back off and then repair it . I think that make for a sloppy workmanship. your way is a little harder BUT the end job is first class . I also remember the posts from last fall. good luck and please keep the pictures coming. steve k8vol

[DangerDan]

Wow... what a difference. I had a transom put into a 81 Galaxy but the wood core was only a partial. Goes to show how the changed the workmanship over the years on the newer models. Bet it was fun getting the old wood out huh?

[POLARBEAR]

good job guys. thanks for sharing chad!

[ScottC]

Great Looking Job guys.

Just remember to use plenty of sealant on the bolt holes when you remount everything.

[TONGA]

Nicely done !

[Houghton laker]

My 23' sea ray is in the shop right now getting a new transom!! Nice to see you guys saving some money and doing a great job!! A little too much work for me while I am working!! Keep us informed on your progress!!