Transom Dig Out for SeaCast Application

More progress on the structural repairs of 'The Wolf' - We are digging out the old transom and grinding off all the gelcoat so we can get this thing solid!

[@mattr.7553]

Don't be scared bro. Cut out that inner layer and re-tab it to the stringers. Do it right.

[@icarussisyphus5201]

Nice job. At 10:28, what grit sander pad are you using? Thanks so much.

[@HouseMadeUS]

That's a 40 grit pad. 👊🏻

[@boatworkstoday]

Let the rebuilding begin ;-)! Nice work Brian!

[@sunking2001]

Here's how I repaired mine: I left the original transom intact...made templates of the inside transom above and below the well and made 3/4" plywood pieces...fiber glassed them into place. I then bought high grade aluminum sheet (3/16" thick, I think) and copied the two inside pieces with aluminum pieces. Then made a cut and fitted piece for the entire outer transom...bought about 15 stainless steel bolts...drilled holes thru all the layers and made a strong "sandwich." Then I had a stainless steel "capper" piece made for the top of the transom because I had cut the upper edge of the transom about 2" to lower the engine. Caulked it all up...mounted the new (1987) Yamaha 115 V-4 and never had any more problems again. The transom was rock solid and I didn't have to remove any of the original one.

[@russg1801]

When is the boating industry going to ban plywood cored transoms? Answer: not soon enough to spare another generation of boat owners grief!

[@rifflenut1484]

Russ G when people stop buying them and demand better. I thought they had already stoped making them useing wood.

[@377Gman]

Chainsaws and flipflops! Hell yea! I think it's going to work man!

[@JD-hs7ib]

yep he is a Model Boat builder

[@FlyGuy2000]

I noticed that too! O.O

[@Wayno228]

Really would like to know how that seacast has heald up 6 years later cause I'm thinking about using it on my transom

[@atomicslam1589]

This is nothing short of awe-inspiring to watch. I'm restoring a simple little bass boat, and it looks like I'm going to have to go the Seacast route, and honestly have no idea where to start. I just know I'm hell-bent on learning and going the DIY route. I also want to repaint it, and was wondering where to start grinding off the gel coat on that boat. It looks like you're just grinding it off?? If I may ask....what type of wheel did you use to do that?

[@bobsean]

Dude, good work documenting all of this! I blew my entire Sunday watching all of your hard work rather than working on my boat! Very Inspiring.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Haha! Get out there Sean and quit watching me botch this project! Thanks for watching and subscribing. More videos coming soon.

[@JD-hs7ib]

Forrest Gump says "your boat has the cancer"

[@HouseMadeUS]

+Sonny Crockett - Oh yeah it did. Gone now though! It has been HEALED! :)

[@JD-hs7ib]

LOL Evil spirits come out !!!!

[@steveadams4009]

.Man, I just retired from Judd Goldman adaptive sailing this year because of the coronavirus. I did all the boat work for them and just finished completely rebuilding a 16 foot Boston Whaler. I'm sure you're already done with this project just watching you makes me want to come and help. I wouldn't be bashful about cut now that transom and just replacing it might as well do it right. Good luck and keep up the good work

[@HouseMadeUS]

Yeah this project is completely now, I actually didnt do the final work, I got cancer and couldnt do the work. I am all set now and back at projects, just cant be doing boat work anymore. I sail every year in the BVI with my in Laws and we have a grand time. Cheers to your retirement Steve.

[@adc-professionalunderwater7775]

Can you number the vids?

[@kungfootattoo]

Those R some Giant scissors ! If U want 2 get to the Nitty, Be prepared 2 get Gritty. Stay the Coarse Brother.

[@HouseMadeUS]

kungfootattoo - We found those scissors out on a remote island a few months ago all rusted to hell. I polished them up and they work really nicely, didn't even have to sharpen them! I am gritty, and I am keep'en on! Thanks man!!

[@jamesbrock7231]

Lot of love for that ol boat Brother

[@HouseMadeUS]

+Florida 1970 - Its a labor of love for sure.

[@jamesbrock7231]

Also from what i understand those boats are tough as nails years ago at a boat show saw one sawed in half with two boston whaler reps standing in each half on the water didn't sink either half just to prove how durable they were cheers btw great videos

[@trose5610]

Maybe the scotch helped, but,,, how do you get them to play in order. I'm watching the transom ones

[@porkchop659]

Really coming along Capt'! I am very interested in the Sea Cast and seeing how that works. Not sure how hot it is there but this week has been brutal here and I am sure the sweat suit was not fun! Have a great weekend!

[@PhantaszzZ]

Wait what did you use to make the new skin??? Super curious by about this part

[@macsoodo6384]

Great point about sealing between the hull and deck!

[@Grantdaryn]

You could of cut the outside skin and removed the wood leaving the inside intacked. Good work though

[@HouseMadeUS]

+Tae Grant - Hey Thanks. Yeah I’ve seen it done like that but I didn’t feel like I could get the curve back the way it was.

[@crashlife487]

Whatever happened to the project?

[@schtoopid]

What'd you use to grind off just the gelcoat without getting the fiberglass underneath?

[@HouseMadeUS]

60 grit angle grinder. Be careful, it removes a lot of material quick.

[@kennyvelez8060]

Captain House on one of your videos you were taking off the paint on the sides and bottom with Aqua Strip, my question is how did that work out, did it just fake off the paint or did it harm the gel coat any, dig the videos keep them coming, I am gathering parts to start putting my boat together and I too will post videos of the build,

[@HouseMadeUS]

It just takes off the paint, it doesnt hurt the gelcoat.