Boat Transformation | See the "Start to Finish" Transom Replacement on a Bertram Moppie!

[@josephk2958]

Watching the transom rebuild little by little over the course of months did not do justice to the amount of work it was. This vid puts that in perspective. Very well done!

[@stevewalkup6569]

One of the best time lapse video you made

[@sailingyachtrocknroll8402]

Just found out something really cool. I was watching an episode of The Duracell Project and Mads stated he kept his rollers in an acetone bath. I had a roller clogged with cured epoxy so left it in a plastic pot of acetone for 3 or 4 days after winch the epoxy had comply softened. All I had to do is scrape it off with a screwdriver and it’s as good as new. Every days a school day! Love you new workshop. Cheers Ian

[@ashtonwilliams7309]

That transom will NEVER need to be replaced again! Lol great work andy

[@gillesgomez3091]

What a huge amount of work. I don't even remember when you started to work on this transom. Now it's easy to understand why so many boats with a rotten or just damaged transom end up in a scrapyard. It is not economically reasonable to have it fixed by a professional. This boat was very lucky to find you on her way!

[@exoc1]

I love watching someone who knows his stuff work! And im a bit allergic to see people mixing wood and plastic, this makes me like this rebuild even more. : )

[@rockyrf3]

Andy love watching you an learning new things. I’ve worked on boats all my life (not as extremely as you). I always am learning and appreciate you showing all you do. Great job an Thanks much. Rocky 👍

[@chasingsunsets380]

Wow Talk about putting a time capsule onto the amount of work that took. Fantastic. Each time you worked on it you explained what was going on and the challenges you were having. Somehow with this video, all the other videos come together in your mind as you watch and the immensity of the transom rebuild comes together and the amount of knowledge you have put out is gathered together as a whole. Thanks for the series.

[@davidhall1779]

if I had only watched the combined before amd after video I would think you did this project in a day or so. Lol but I didnt. watched every single update as you went along. that was a lot of work in and around a whole lot more. thanks for bringing us all along. still want to see you finish it off though.

[@dougmacleod1942]

Great compilation of the work on the transom, thank you for sharing.

[@PBVader]

Awesome way to show the big picture.

[@StonyRC]

LOL - you are "infuriatingly" ingenious!!!! Some of the methods you use to either measure, pattern or adapt the components you use would NEVER occur to me. You make it all APPEAR to be so easy ... and it's NOT. Thank you for posting so much content.

[@kencarter3616]

You're an artist.

[@akja9188]

What a journey now onto the fun stuff! Newer and better pastures

[@danielturco5809]

This video made the journey seem virtually painless. I've enjoyed watching the process and admire how you were able to maintain momentum, after the hectic year you have had. It looks better than factory- maybe you should get a plug and craft a boat from scratch, the way they should be built!

[@prussiaaero1802]

Really groovin to the sound track on this one!

[@hecdc7703]

Looking great. Nothing like a job well planned and done.

[@BPratto]

Have been watching this rebuild for what seems like forever, thanks for putting all that went into it a start to finish video

[@212caboose]

I hate to admit this, but I've forgotten exactly how much work and effort has gone into this transom replacement! It's certainly been a trip!

[@daveevans7438]

Great job Andy! Very skillful. Not only in the execution but in the setup and staging of products and material to get the most efficient working time.👍

[@jrehtil1494]

Great editing job

[@scottcates]

Superb work

[@michaelhanewich245]

You could hang a Series 60 Detroit on that transom now.

[@abuomar7756]

thank you my friend really it's great i wish you happiness

[@iknownothingaboutsailing5308]

I love your channel! Wish you put out videos weekly. Kinda gone missing in action

[@yepyep340]

Whoa! BEST VID EVER! thank you.

[@donaldpetrey3064]

Amazing progress Andy

[@ascott6804]

That's not going anywhere!! Like art!

[@robertschulke1596]

Amazing job and first rate results. For all the work though, wouldn’t it have been easier to just cut the transom off and build a new one?

[@nwrx247]

When the epoxy resin was poured over the coosa board,in the manner it was spilt it resembled a silhouette of a lady.

[@herculesbrah]

Wow lots of work! I was wondering if you could give me an opinion on how i should approach my project? I have a 1996 maxum 2300 cc; The boat has an inboard sterndrive setup but the back of the boat is not flat; what would you recommend for me to do if I want to put an outboard on it? should I just cut out the the back of the transom and try to reshape the back flat and put a bracket on it? or do it where I shape it enough where the outboard can just sit on top of the transom like how new boats are made? Would love your input.

[@HeyUncleArt]

Great job! I been watching you for years. I see you used gel coat and laminated over it. Is that a good bond? I always grind the gel down to glass. Is it OK to leave some gel and glass over it?

[@johnq5284]

Awesome Maestro.

[@lifeofdave1237]

Great recap Andy 👌 a lot of hard work and sweat went into that for sure. Hell, makes me want to rip my transom out now 😂

[@Starboatbuilder]

Hi Really great Vlog - could be even better than the 3-part on rudder fix. Keep it coming

[@blackbeardboatworks242]

Looks Great! I'm going to steal your chainsaw idea! lol.

[@sailingenki2038]

Hi, really appreciate your channel its helped a lot during my restoration of an old danish1968 jupiter 40 motorcruiser. I've almost completed a 10ft by 3.5ft swim platform with steps either side using your fibreglassing techniques so thanks for that! Question, do you have any videos on repairing the Hull paint work? There's a few scuffs that need filling etc but mainly OK, just like to know how to go about getting it ready to repaint. Thanks

[@JimDorn]

Damn!! Completely forgot about you whipping out the chainsaw

[@agentorange2554]

When the wife won't shut up, just crank up the chainsaw........I've always said that!!!! LOL

[@sammie6791]

Sweet baby jesus! You could hang approximatly 7.5 bajillion horse power off that thing. Very neat work all the way through. Compliments to the chef.

[@copperheadmarine]

Was it converted to outboard power?

[@murataydn7513]

Ellerine sağlık dostum bu işi gerçekten prfosyonel yapıyorsun.

[@dennisjordan8992]

Beautiful Skills!!!

[@boatworkstoday]

Thank you!

[@davidmontgomery1016]

That was a cool view of the work. Enjoyed it. Just one question. Is there still a green smudge on the bow? Every time you use it as a background it bugs me to see that beautiful, shiny blue hull with that spot on it.

[@sallucido852]

Hi Andy. I am working on a project . It’s a 23 foot pro line with a flat back for the motor and I’m wondering would it be easier to go from the inside for doing the transom or Cut the outside off?

[@hullhealersboatworksrestor4377]

What blades are you using on the multi tool? They seem to work great. The ones I used to order are impossible to find.

[@theauserican3564]

Good morning. What is the products used between the coosa board and the original fiberglass transom. It’s the white paste you apply to take up any low spots between the coosa and the glass. Thanks

[@richardtharp1608]

Very Good and Necessary Video to catch Us up, Thanks Andy .. Is the transom Finished Outside as well is my Question.. Thanks

[@boatworkstoday]

technically yes but I'll be re-painting everything at some point :-)

[@bernardchartier1636]

You are thé best!!!

[@michaelspooren9213]

The transom is done, great work. ❤️ I just don't quite understand why the Cusa plates don't go all the way from starboard to port

[@boatworkstoday]

it would have covered the Id tag for the boat :-/

[@dnomyarnostaw]

@@boatworkstoday huh? I just watched you cover the tag of the boat with glass, wondering if you needed to do something official

[@trinitytoo]

@@dnomyarnostaw Fibreglass is transparent; cousa is not.

[@stevejackson4136]

Your work is excellent. At the end, why didn’t you preset the tabs like earlier? I am in the process of rebuilding a 1979 Checkmate Enchanter. Thae multi tool is an excellent tool but LOUD! I bet my neighbors will call the law on me before I get done.

[@stevejackson4136]

Prewet

[@romnorte]

Awesome job. Is the name plate still visible? It looked like you laid two layers over it.

[@skipbaker529]

Awesome!

[@brettwillis728]

You make it look easy lol

[@zacharywinters9413]

I remember all of that.

[@danlucci9246]

Are you going to show the hull stringer termination you started last week?

[@rumnboats7612]

looks awesome, will that be enough to hang all the outboards off of though not going to top or tied into sides?

[@1982mako224]

Love the channel but no way would I want that work done on my Bertram if I had one. The stringer ends have me shaking my head too. If its a lake boar though it might be fine.

[@boatworkstoday]

Oh, just wait ;-)

[@rumnboats7612]

@@boatworkstoday :)

[@Otrepiena]

Veramente bravo !!👍

[@martinmicallef4847]

What is that yellow hand held cutter your using to cut the cloth with?

[@FireCrowsWorkshop]

Damn, how long have you been at this project now? But the result is looking good!

[@boatworkstoday]

Too long, but there have been a lot of changes for us the past couple years and the boat had to take a back seat for a while

[@yepyep340]

@@boatworkstoday yeah, only moving, buildout, room additions, drive way, I think a business start up, SNOW! dude! You deserve a vacation!

[@renatoramacola7966]

What type material was used for the transom...?

[@cptsearay8100]

Where can I purchase that battery operated shear?

[@exactodo]

Specchio di poppa a regola d'arte

[@renatoramacola7966]

The dark gray stuff

[@jackrichards1863]

Crypes⁉️hell of an undertaking‼️ you've made me curious with this of what the sheets are within the transom ? MASSive job still! I'll never attempt anything quite like it. It's so much dependable done by an experienced hand than frigging about as a novice trying to be miraculous

[@oldwillie313]

How many years did that take?

[@nossrc5638]

What is the white liquid Cabosil ????

[@Allan-pyrotechnics]

I have a question on how to replace my transom on a 1970’s Chrysler skier how can I send u a pic

[@fridolfmane1063]

What compels this dude

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Ready for stern drives now then? 😉

[@prussiaaero1802]

Big thumping Hamilton Jet from NZ would be nice!

[@slagletoby]

You need to wear a Bob Ross wig for an episode.

[@marksmith296]

I have the most respect for your work, but how on earth can you wet out glass and not get it all over the place? I would have had to blanket the whole area.

[@beefcakes27]

I'll have what Andy had for breakfast..

[@stefanoskolettis]

😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@alexalex7375]

I watched your videos very interestingly, I myself have been a seaman for more than 24 years, if you have the opportunity to learn your craft, write to me I will be very glad, thank you

[@TheOjoneso]

Hi Andy. What thickness coosa did you use as wellas final thickness and did you use laminating polyester throughout until the very end? Great job brw. Thx