Cleaning & Preparing A Transom For Fiberglass

[@BornAgainBoating]

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[@lonestaroutboards4347]

Havent done a transom in years but still watched all the way through. Gotta love the zuke in the background.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Yeah, I try not to but it seems to be more common than I want lol Thank you! Yeah, trying to get more of them on the channel eventually :)

[@ZacharyMyalls-v2l]

I’ve bought a few scraper blades for my oscillating tool, works great for tight spots

[@jasonu1123]

Great Progress. Preparation is everything!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! Yes sir it is :) Thanks for the scrapper blade!

[@jordanmatte1144]

Great videos! I live up in Canada, i just refit a 79 Robalo 230 with 2 new Etech 115 hos and new hydraulic steering... watching you do the work looks so easy.. but we all know nothing's ever easy.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! That's awesome! Congratulations :) no, nothing on a boat is easy lol

[@Jkur2009]

That era of robalo is one seriously well built boat. They laid layer the glass up heavy on those boats. We used to have a 25 footer from the era and it was heavy as hell and it was a wet ride when it got rough but it would take anything you could throw at it.

[@OfficerDave78]

Awesome work ! We should donate to you channel to make sure it keeps going. We can all learn from the videos and comments !

[@BornAgainBoating]

Hey! Now we're talking! I like the sound of that! :) lol Thank you!

[@OfficerDave78]

Tell me how and I will.

[@BornAgainBoating]

@@OfficerDave78 that's awesome! Thank you so much! You dont have to do that but if you would like to, at the end of the video description is a donate button for PayPal, that goes directly to our PayPal account :)

[@OfficerDave78]

I just sent a donation!

[@BornAgainBoating]

@@OfficerDave78 I got it! That's awesome man! Thank you so much!

[@republicansthatdidntvotefo1605]

Jason you.... you are the man that is a great option for a Sawzall.. too cool...

[@ThatBoatGuy]

I like that cuddy. I'm almost done with my project boat lol

[@BornAgainBoating]

You love cuddy cabins lol If it's not your Jon Boat it's a cuddy cabin :) awesome man! Can't wait to see it :)

[@andrewfyakim525]

Great video! Thank you for posting. I forward your videos to every boat-person I know. I know they love them, and I hope to see your channel explode with subscribers!... We will celebrate when you hit 10K, and we will go ballistic when we see 100K.... I hope everyone who watches is spreading the word...

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! That's awesome! Thank you so much! I hope so too lol coming up on that 10K :) and 100K will be ridiculous! I hope they do too! We are working on some logo designs and some pictures for some shirts ;) every body loves long sleeve fishing shirts right?

[@andrewfyakim525]

@@BornAgainBoating A big YES on the fishing shirts!

[@ericdavi1231]

Good getting rid of those boxes! So much more room for activities!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Oh yeah, we've decided to just do a livewell on the transom bracket too, just to keep it nice and open in the back :)

[@ericdavi1231]

I’m not a boat expert. But in my 23 center console that has a 250 2stroke mounted on a big bracket, I can tell a difference when my live well is full. My live well is in the back by the transom. When we go diving I put all the tanks in the bow to balance the boat. I’d be careful about adding weight back there, especially if you’re going from a 2stroke to a 4.

[@ericdavi1231]

Also, when it gets snotty out, everyone runs for the back of the boat which adds even more weight.

[@BornAgainBoating]

That's not uncommon for a ton of these 23's. That's exactly why we're moving the batteries up into the console and the livewell is going to be one of those plastic ones that we can take off the boat :) That way when diving the whole back of the boat will be wide open! That's exactly what we do with our tanks too! Even on the 34 Venture we put the tanks on bean bags in the bow of the boat lol

[@ericdavi1231]

Born Again Boating, I’ve considered moving my batteries up to the console. The best my boat rides is actually when I have a bunch of tanks in the bow. It just slows me down a bit.

[@adamfuhrman4105]

Nice videos I look forward to them Especially to seeing the osicillating tool

[@BornAgainBoating]

:) Thank you! I do love that tool lol

[@masterluispoftheroad7016]

Good morning, I am in Hollywood fl!! Where can I go to school for outboards?

[@TheDoug9901]

After running IO s outboard is the way to go, so much more better in every way possible

[@BornAgainBoating]

We are definitely fans of the outboard :)

[@jcl1201]

I used the same blade for my reciprocating saw made by spyder to remove some old carpet on a pontoon

[@BornAgainBoating]

Oh yeah, I bet that worked great for that! It's the first time I've ever seen it, I can think of a ton of stuff where this would have been awesome to have lol

[@travisthompson3700]

Nailed it on those 704 control screws

[@BornAgainBoating]

Sometimes I wonder if they aren't this bad up North somewhere lol

[@markshaw5818]

Ive been watching your transom videos. I love all your videos but I have done floor repair but never a transom. I was wondering if there ther is a structural reason you guys cut the outside? I dont really want to mess with gell coat and all that so is it ok to cut it out from the inside. I have seen videos of it both ways but you guys are more trustworthy to ask.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Awesome! Thank you! Not really a reason, you can do them both ways, it 's all preference and dependent on the boat. We did it from the outside on this boat because it was easier lol but if it's easier on your boat to do it from the inside, it's the same process :) a great person to follow when it comes to professional fiberglass is Andy with @BoatworksToday I'm not that great with glass, I can get the job done on my own stuff, but it's not what I do everyday.

[@thehappytexan]

That was a good recommendation on that scraper blade. Do you recommend wearing a painters mask or respirator while compounding and polishing gel coat?

[@BornAgainBoating]

Right! Um, you know I don't know if it's really necessary, actually, I can't think of any detailers around here that do :/ some of them where face buffs but that's about it.

[@marklaw2845]

Gonna be a great boat when you're done!

[@BornAgainBoating]

I've been looking at the T-Top, it needs rod holders up there :)

[@markc4921]

Y'all are coming right along on the boat. Enjoyed the video

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! Yeah, it's getting there :)

[@nobody46820]

Nice work!😁 How do you determine when a boat is beyond economical repair (ber)?

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! Um, for me, when it comes to rotten stringers and full deck replacements, that is where I draw the line. When it's just a transom or easy access to the fuel tank like this one, I'll do that too, but that's about as far as I'll go. It's important for it to have a decent cosmetic shape too. Also, I stay away from brands and boats that don't have a good reputation and excellent ride. Like this Ocean Master, they are known for having a great ride and they are still in business today. So you can look at what the resell value will be after the boat is finished. When finished, this boat will be a 20-30K boat, if not a little more. If the numbers don't add up, then it's beyond economical repair for me lol

[@rikirosello7940]

Do you will use some kind of epoxy paint to protect the fuel tank.

[@WereAllThatBored]

Aluminum fuel tanks don’t need protection from ethanol. Epoxy is no longer the standard as some epoxies are not suitable for ethanol fuel

[@BornAgainBoating]

@Riki Rosello no, I'll be putting it in as is, I've noticed that sometimes the epoxy coating actually holds water on the tank after a couple years. :(

[@lonestaroutboards4347]

Yes . I do a dance if the 704 binnacle screws dont break!! I always grease them on new rigs , along with the plastics screws, I know someone somewhere thanks me later.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Hahah right! For sure, I like to use Evinrude Molly Lube, that's pretty good stuff for control boxes :) we all thank you for that! :)

[@holdinitdowninptown]

Quality work as usual. Any tips or advice for an aspiring marine tech? There's a 1 year program at my college I'm thinking about taking.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! As far as some tips or advice. In my opinion, if you don't have the cash to pay for the college, I wouldn't do that. I went to UTI MMI in Orlando for a year, and the school was great and taught me a ton. At the same time though, it put me $35K into debt and took me 4 years to pay it off, so I wouldn't be an advocate for that. Instead, I would say to go to your local marina's and get a job! Most marina's won't take people with zero experience, but with persistence and consistency, you can get a job :) I would say to pick a dealership marina though that carries a major brand, Honda, Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Volvo, Mercruiser, etc. and then you will have the ability to learn how to use the new stuff as well as learn how to use a service manual. Which is extremely important when it comes to becoming a solid Marine Technician. Just go in early on a Monday, preferably before they open, and then wait for them to open, and ask to fill out an application and see if they are hiring. Don't take the application, be prepared to sit down and fill out the app there and turn it in before you leave. Hopefully get you some face time with all the people that are there and kind of feel out the place. Start making some relationships and what not. Then if they turn you down, say ok, and come back the following Monday, in the same fashion, waiting for them to open, and see if anything has changed, and if they are hiring! Usually, after two or three weeks of this, depending on the shop, most will take you in out of pity if they can lol Then make friends with the lead techs and just watch and do what they tell you for the first year and within that year you will advance your career by huge strides!

[@holdinitdowninptown]

@@BornAgainBoating wow thanks for all the great info. Really good advice man thanks for helping out. Persistence always pays. Thanks again and I'm looking forward to Tuesday for another upload lol

[@mastershakebmore]

Awesome video, but why aluminum for the fuel tank? Polyethylene way safer and more durable.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Just such a big tank!

[@smedoz]

is the restoration for personal use or flip? Seems like a very expensive proposition.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Both! We'll use it for a few months and do another boat in the mean time. Then when we finish it, unless we really like it, we will usually sell it. If you do the work yourself it's not that expensive, but it you pay to have it done, your shooting to hopefully come out even :/

[@profthomason]

nice job mate!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you!

[@jasongomesAruba]

Hey , i'm currently looking to buy a boat in florida , but i'm from.out of state ,, i'm planning to be in florida for a couple of days , any tips or place u can recomend on getting a good but budget boat let me know thanks

[@BornAgainBoating]

Well, Florida is a great place to buy a boat. As far as a location, they are really everywhere and it depends on what you are looking for. I couldn't tell you a specific place to go, you'll just have to look around :)

[@veryrandom5148]

great video 👍 keep it up.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you!

[@richardgreene7610]

I'm lost why cut the hull? Why not cut the inside?

[@jazzyj2243]

You didn't do the comtest :(

[@BornAgainBoating]

Sadface!

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

How much for that PURSUIT

[@BornAgainBoating]

As is or once I put the engine on there?

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

@@BornAgainBoating only will need Engine. With and without. First what Engine HP You plan to Instal since they heavy boat

[@BornAgainBoating]

I told Dean 8K and I'm putting a 300 HP Yamaha on it. I'll be hanging the engine and rigging the boat this weekend so you can see it all together the following week for Technician's Tuesday :) I might still have some pumps and lights to do, but the boat will be in the water.

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

@@BornAgainBoating Sounds great. Year of motor and hrs. By the way, best Mecanic, Explanation, Clearance and easy To Understand. Hand up. Keep it coming

[@BornAgainBoating]

2001 Yamaha 300 HP HPDI, I'm not sure of the hours though, I think they were around 600 or so. Might have been less though. I should be getting the engine put on this week and get the boat in the water :) Thank you and we will definitely keep them coming!

[@BruceLee-xp5fc]

Commenting to help build hype for your Chanel

[@BornAgainBoating]

That's what I'm talking about! Thank you!

[@travis.stevens]

It’s that time!!!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Yes it is! Seems like it goes too fast don't it lol

[@manuelcruz-oy4xy]

So sad waiting to the next tuesday hello from p.r

[@BornAgainBoating]

Lol :) Hello!

[@ismileatdeath27]

Wish I could find someone to help me with my boat in mass lol

[@TheDoug9901]

during the 1980s Florida was infested with junk boats laying all over. They had a boat trader inch thick. What happened to all them they seem all gone.

[@BornAgainBoating]

No idea, lol down here I haven't ever had trouble picking up a project boat lol

[@TheDoug9901]

@@BornAgainBoating been there recently nothing like it was.

[@stevenculp4634]

Wellcraft

[@michaelcardona3678]

Lmao I got the same fan

[@carlaschenkel5844]

You must like to do more work than you need to and probably watch Andy on KZbin

[@skippergilligan8800]

Is this how u earn a living?

[@BornAgainBoating]

partly yes