Removing the MOTOR from the 1986 PHANTOM Project Boat!! (Finishing the Casting Deck)

[@lojofishing]

The motor was soo heavy 😂

[@thejuice8076]

I bought a 1986 glasstream 1550 and it looks exactly the same at your boat. I’m restoring it to but mines in a little better shape. I plan on taking it on lake talquin soon.

[@konnergandy2244]

Please seal that foam with flex paint or oil based so it will work like it should

[@ryanpope9515]

Have you thought about repowering it with a newer motor?

[@sam.horgan35horgan33]

Ppp

[@ryanbalser1211]

Get a electric motor 🤣😂🤣🤣😂

[@AYOFishing]

That foam was oddly satisfying

[@pnwriverfisher]

Ur oddly satisfying

[@draidenwhite2766]

When isn’t he oddly satisfying?

[@tnbass2833]

I've done a couple transom jobs. I see a couple options seeing how your going about this. 1st is the most labor intensive Which requires cutting the outer skin off cleaning out the rotten core material and then replacing it with something like coosaboard or plywood. You would then reglass the skin on and use fairing to level the work back out. Your next and probably best option on this one is a pour in core. I would use arjay if you go that route. One thing to know though is that you have to clean the core very well for a pour in to work correctly. Idk if this boat has knee braces but if it doesn't I'd seriously look into adding them and tying them into the stringer system the transom would be much stronger that way. Also put a support bar on at least the top two motor mount bolts they help spread the load. I also recommend 3m 4200 for sealing the bolt holes.

[@turneynicholas]

I second the arjay never used it but I did a lot of research before I sold my project boat and it is the best pour in transom

[@lojofishing]

Dude thanks so much for the input! I’m still trying to Gigi out which way to go with the transom

[@mwatkins2464]

With the pour in he would never be able to get all the wood out from the bottom and bottom sides making it a lot of work for nothing. Remember the stringers are rotten from the transom up to where he replaced them which is about the last 3’ of stringers so the pour in wouldn’t connect with the stringers because of the rotten wood that’s wet, being left inside the stringers . I believe he should take the back side of transom out and leave a 3” tab on sides and bottom so new fiberglass will have something to connect with when replacing the cut out. I think the stringers should be replaced all the way back unless this is a cheap repair. Hope this helps

[@williamsmead1802]

4200 is a godsend. Use it on all my transducer installs, I have a feeling it might outlive the boat.

[@williamsmead1802]

Also, to fill holes in my transom on my old aluminum i'd just find a stout stainless bolt washer and locknut that fits it, dip the threads in 4200 and install it. I know there are other ways to do it without having a bolt in it but I never worry about when a sealant or repair I've done might fail...

[@Mynameis7nad]

You should fiber glas ove the whole deck.round the edges to connect to the old cap. Otherwise your gonna have to redo everything again in a few years when the plywood soaks up water and it bleeds through. Or at the very least put a layer of resin for the floor.

[@dillinpistolas2599]

I’m currently doing a project and I’ve completely split the hull from the cap and redoing all stringer and new floor then gonna redo my top deck with recessed spot for foot pedal and adding some speakers

[@JigPigOutdoors]

I would have poured fiberglass resin over the whole deck. That plywood will rot if you don’t. Won’t take too long either. It only takes a year to break down that thompsons water seal. All in all looking good though! With that pour foam you also could have gotten away with 1/2 inch ply. All just food for thought. Loving the series keep it up.

[@Daltonbrake]

Needed to seal the foam also after breaking the barrier. It's going to absorb and hold water. Unfortunately this boat will rot very quickly and be right back in the shop.

[@J_D_B4379]

@@Daltonbrake if it's closed cell foam it shouldn't absorb any water

[@JigPigOutdoors]

@@J_D_B4379 it will absorb some even when closed cell. It definitely is more resistant than other expanding foams. But not 100% waterproof.

[@Daltonbrake]

@@J_D_B4379 when the foam cures it forms a barrier. That glossy smooth look is what gives it the seal properties. Once you cut that off it needs to be revealed. Just need to paint over it with a couple layers of an epoxy paint which absorbs into the pores of the foam and re seals it

[@matthewfowler8075]

Hmmm, where to begin? Pressure treated wood does not work well with fiberglass and many other treatments because of the chemical interaction. The first choice is Marine grade, but you would have been better off with untreated wood than to use pressure treated wood in a Marine application. You would simply have needed to apply several coats of resin to the untreated wood, and it would have been much better than pressure treated. Pressure treated is not a "good compromise" between untreated and Marine grade; it's just a bad idea. You never should have cut the foam. It now has thousands of holes on the surface where you cut it. It can take a ton of water now. The method is to put in the decking first and cut seep holes every 2-3' at about a 2" circumference. The excess foam would come out of the holes, which is where you should cut it. The cut-outs should be saved and placed back into the holes and glassed over. Of course you need to glass the deck, but brackets? I don't know any actual boat technician who would do that. You should have placed fiberglass cloth over the whole deck and applied 2-3 coats of epoxy resin. The transom? I would cut off the outer skin, clean out the junk, and replace with Marine grade plywood. Then, glass the hell out of it, say five layers or so. My suggestion would be to consult an actual boat builder for the rest of the refit, not some guy "who has done it before." You are getting some really bad advice. The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) lists the standards for these types of repairs. Find an ABYC technician in your area to consult. Good luck, sir, I hope it works out for you. I like this series, and I like how you are open to suggestions. I am super interested to see what you do next.

[@jameswalters4358]

Awesome job fellas. Andrew 2 was enthusiastically engaged and I could tell when you guys were removing the outboard he was seriously focused on getting the stand in place. Way to go!!!

[@DavidJohnson-uq6ro]

Yall killed it!!! For people that have had no previous experience with boat rebuilding great job!!

[@beastmode4070]

Ok, awesome job so far. One thing I did see is you didn’t run a drain to the back of the boat from the deck. Water will just pool on the deck and have nowhere to go. You need to put in a drain and add a pvc to the rear to where the bilge pump will go.

[@conora.1192]

I haven't been doing too well today but this video made me feel a little better. I'm glad your project is coming along nicely so far. EDIT: Just saw the last part. I hope you get the transom squared away with little issue

[@kbfdashe]

I would definitely glass that deck in to protect it. That floor will rot and seep through the screw holes in to your stringers and the foam you just poured. The gusset plates you used will rust, expand and crack that glass. I would use like three layers of glass on the deck and tie in to the existing hull. Love the videos keep it up.

[@matthewfowler8075]

Agreed.

[@kennethelliott2267]

They need to add drain to prefer 2 one on each side. You get in a. Rain storm or spear a wave the water has no where to go.

[@dantheman6931]

Carbon-Core all the way my dude! It’s used an race boats, easy to mix up and pour, and is more than strong enough for your rig. Thanks for the vids, keep them coming! 🤙🏻

[@Steven_Carlson]

Love seeing Daryll around hanging out.

[@Fozzie420]

Transom should've been the first thing you addressed before the deck. Source: I've rebuilt/sold 6 boats and do Fiberglass work by trade.

[@mwatkins2464]

He only replaced about half of the stringers leaving the rotten ends that connect to the transom in the boat. That’s what I didn’t understand. The transom has no way to connect to the transom now.

[@andycordin5226]

Would like to see longer content but love what yall do keep it up

[@trelacey6263]

@4:00 for ones watching thats gonna try its best to cut out a square thats slightly wider then the rafters so u can stop the foam from expanding up and push it sideways to spread it better

[@briancummings8427]

Liquid Transom... Works great... Easy to do... Turns rock solid.....

[@tylermcginley7213]

Awesome video Lojo! Great to see neighbor Darrell too!

[@BennieVanPayne]

I’m learning a lot with the Ayo and lojo videos. I just got my first boat an 18ft Fisher Marsh Hawk 2v and thank god it’s all aluminum. I do want too add a nice deck and a 4 stroke motor but I love her and I’m extremely excited to just relax on a lake

[@remcovanvliet3018]

@7:35 (relatively) cheap, crap quality plywood, is what we call that. You COULD glue it back together with some expanding polyurethane wood glue, or even a lil dab of that expanding foam. What you SHOULD do, is buy marine grade plywood, meranti or Baltic birch. Buy once, cry once, enjoy 35 years of worry free fishing, if you do a proper job sealing it. Around 20 if you do a mediocre job sealing it. NEVER skimp on the plywood, if you want your stuff to last. That cheap stuff you got there is really for indoor use only.

[@MaryBrownForFreedom]

BINGO! Pressure treated plywood is notorious for delaminating when wet. The glue they use is crap. For construction it is fine because it gets sealed before any ground contact, like on a wood foundation, it gets that black tar coating on the outside to keep water out. And the top edge gets covered by the rest of the construction so no water seepage that way

[@immortaldeadfast5530]

Total Boat products aren't cheap by any means, but when you want good stuff that works right the first time, its awesome.

[@cgfishingandoutdoors9336]

LOJO i am very happy to see yall coming togather as a team to repair and rebuild that boat

[@fomomofo6917]

Great choice with the Lexel. That stuff is amazing, but it’s difficult to smooth the bead. It’s stupid strong, flexible, and crack resistant. It’s all we use on flashing and windows here on the beach.

[@jayteefishing1543]

Nice job man. You’re killing it with the boat restoration! Looks super interesting too

[@386am]

Be sure to use coosaboard much stronger. when it comes to the deck, glass the whole thing, sand it after for a nice surface and then buy gel coat with wax and slap it down and then put the sea deck. Also be sure to use 5200 with any screws, bolts, anything going through fiberglass or the transom. Good luck.

[@edwardsaam3697]

Defective return it!

[@joshwagner8468]

Love the boat series Lojo. Can't wait to see her all done and on the water. Keep up the great work bro...

[@joeywillis3248]

I have done a couple of transom, I had to cut the whole back of the transom out, put new wood in and fiberglass it, major job and I have years of fiberglass experience, I just recently redone a bass boat, had to put new transom in her and I use carbon bond- carbon core corporation, you dig the rotten wood out of the transom, remember let it dry good and mix the carbon bond up for transom, and pour it in, way easier than cutting the transom out, research it, I promise it will be worth your time, good luck, I really enjoy your channel.

[@Bombdawgy]

Im here for the boat, looking good fellas!

[@bethanyaustin333]

Seen a video somewhere on KZbin of this stuff called seacast. It’s some type of liquid that after digging out the transom wood you just pour it in for the new transom. I’ve never used it but might be worth looking into. Keep up the awesome content bro!

[@lojofishing]

I’ll check it out

[@henrymartin3044]

Man, You are doing a good job. Good to see Darrell there to supervise.

[@tree_ponder_sc_fishing]

Yall did a really good job fixing the floor. that foam was bad ass

[@crazykids2004]

Floor looks incredible can't wait to see how you guys go about the whole new problem with the Motor and the transom amazing video as always I can't wait for the next one

[@igfychc]

These boat videos is what got me started watching your channel, can't get enough and keep anticipating the next one. Can't wait to see more, y'all killing it. Oh and that land you just got, well let's just say that's one of my dreams to own before I die, not that big but man, can't wait to see more, keep up that workkkkkkk brotha.

[@knockharder3554]

What a frickn BEAST!!!! Thanks for the edit LOJO

[@zedekyahhawkins7176]

Looking good. The boat is going to be awesome!!

[@konnergandy2244]

You need to reseal that foam because once it’s cut it opens little cells that will hold water and the foam will be useless

[@krankinkris]

Lojo putting in work! Looking good man. Come up to Kentucky so you all can get those smallmouth PBs

[@I_Can_Do_That]

Awesome video. Your boat segment has been legit. So glad it’s going together so well.

[@snipesudown01originals34]

Love it my guy! Going strong and looking good. Progress per vid is great, fingers crossed for that transom!

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Nice work.

[@howiemoth3847]

White Glass Microspheres - Filler for Epoxy and Polyester Resin for floor to wall gap before final glassing.

[@anthonyorr2487]

There are a few videos of a pour in mix that you can use to "rebuild" your transom. Great series! Keep killin it!

[@jefferypatanella2884]

nice work guys! only thing I see I think I would of done was recesed those plates on floor so they were flush .can't wait to see transom part never done one my self

[@vowelmovement]

You guys have the boat looking good! That foam time-lapse was 🔥. Can't wait to see more.

[@jamesmandeville3523]

When plywood delaminates you can applt glue to the middle and screw it down. It happened when I re decked my boat. I used a 2 part epoxy in the section that delaminated then screwed it down to the stringers. Been good for 6 years

[@beaucrtr]

Man. Not going to lie lojo I've restored 2 boats so far and am in the middle of my 3rd and knowing what's in store for you with this project makes it kinda hard to watch. I know you're not a pro and neither am I but I have to say you're making this project so much harder on yourself than it needs to be. I absolutely love your content and almost never miss an upload.

[@randycarpenter4391]

Love them keep them coming. More fishing vids with boat vids!!! Lojo you owe Ayo a thank you.

[@greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962]

You are building a fire in me to wanna do another boat like this. Although I was lucky to not have the problem with my transom.

[@paintballerj5575]

I would sand and run fiberglass mat up the sidewalls about 4 inches to tie it into the boat. Then just run your carpet up the sidewalls to cover it up and run carpet trim around it.

[@efremfishing4984]

Great job.!!!! Let's put twin motor on the sliver surfer lol

[@lyonsden7830]

Your killing it bro u definitely got to put a sea deck on the new floor

[@lunam08ify]

I just got my 1984 Chrysler 25 up and running. I’m going to go test it out tomorrow morning weather permitting from this wave of storms coming through.

[@billyrice4227]

Way to go Lojo! Crushing it!

[@coolissimo69]

I am loving this build.

[@jameshaines604]

Good work guys love it team work

[@shyank_life8744]

Let's go! Love these boat videos! You and Badge are KILLIN the game!🤘

[@lojofishing]

Thank you brotha

[@joshuastrosnider3440]

Replaced my transom with seacast works great stronger than original will not rot an is a far easier option. Remove all rotted plywood from inner channel fill any holes. Then just pour the product into channel an fiberglass an new cap over the top. Is sold online in 5 gallon buckets

[@orlando9012]

Yes sir killing it. You got to teach Badge a thing or two now lol

[@SmoMapleBacon]

Doing a awesome job on the boat keep up the good work Very entertaining to watch

[@brandonwebb3648]

I do transoms quite a bit and I’d use sea cast they give you a life time warranty on the transom it’s easy to work with and it’s just a pourable composite that hardens

[@Victor797264]

you can reuse that ply wood that split but you ll need to reglue it back together , learned in woodshop that some times the glue used makes it stronger than its original strength

[@mattburgess8421]

Lojo you should have put the plywood down and drilled 2in hole in each void and then pour the foam in it will expand to the plywood and you only have to trim where it pushes up through the hole. I’ve done it both ways on boats in the past and it’s a lot easier clean up with the plywood already down.

[@DonziFreak]

Your best option is to cut the fibreglass out and get all the wood coring out and replace it. Pour-in options are bandaids compared to glassing in a new deck. I’ve worked in the marine industry my entire professional life and have been a boat racer my entire life. I also build raceboats now too….

[@KVGFishing]

Loving the boat videos! keep it up! cant wait to see it finished!

[@brandonfederspiel188]

I can't offer any advice on the transom. But, I was thinking about your flooring. Obviously you are going to put some sort of carpet in. I was thinking of a padding you could use. Obviously real carpet padding is not an option because of water retention, mold, mildew, etc. So, I was thinking a thin Styrofoam insulation instead. Spread contact cement across the flooring and carefully put the insulation down (once it touches the cement, it will never come off or move), then laying your carpet down on top of that for a little added creature comfort for long times standing up. I'm by no means an expert, but, comfort is never a bad thing. As far as the delamination of the plywood, that is a manufacturer defect. Watching the video I couldn't find anything that you three did that could have caused that problem. Keep up the great work, looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Sup lojo. Looking good. Saw some solid advice in comments. Can't wait. Ty tc

[@louis.g7647]

marine grade plywood, i re-did mine with it from menards. laminate two pieces together with wood glue and stainless screws, then cut out the shape you need. i roughly used my old transom that was in pieces to trace my rough outline and cut it out.

[@nicktoonz5949]

kinda new to your content ive been watching a lot of your older videos. your videos are awesome and u seem really down to earth. keep doing your thing man that boats going to look great when your done with it.

[@spider7431]

great job guys you got this

[@juanarappagis4192]

I got a 150 evinrude on mine I'm dreading putting it back on my 87 cajun bass boat when I'm done with it!! Keep up the good work lojo and team you guys got this 🤘😎🤘

[@MrLucas1012]

You’ve got options with the transom…. First of all cut off the top all the way across the transom. Take off any hardware. Dig that old wood out. Now here’s where your options start. You can use plywood covered with resin. You could go the coosa board route. Just like plywood but made from thermoplastic resin. Or there’s a mixable pourable resin/glass mix. The last is pricy but probably your best option. You know how to mix stuff… you’ve done epoxy resin and glass work and you’ve done foam. The pourable stuff is just mixing a hardener to resin glass mix and pour it in. Now stabilize your transom skin with plywood on the outside, both in and outside the boat. Block off areas for your drains…. And pour. Let harden, drill all your hardware and reassemble. You will have to do glass work on top of the transom but not as much as doing the whole skin on the back of the transom as mentioned by another comment.

[@scottshannon4880]

Go with the pour in transom LOJO it will be the easiest way to fix it. Just be sure to remove all the rotten wood from the transom.

[@celsohenriquezhenriquez269]

I’m so glad I found you ayo norm tj and dev on KZbin!! You all make my day when I see there is a new video!!

[@immortaldeadfast5530]

Don't forget about Ayo; 'the badge' is part of the group too and his content is also great.

[@celsohenriquezhenriquez269]

I have ayo right after lojo, no one can every for get the badge

[@immortaldeadfast5530]

@@celsohenriquezhenriquez269 Indeed!

[@andybowman8340]

What a fun project love the videos

[@thebuzzsquad7735]

Heck yeah !!! Can’t wait to see the old girl on the water . Looking really good lojo happy for you man . Keep up the good work brother

[@devinburk88]

LoJo for the wiring if you are pulling it out or replacing it I would attach string or fishing line to it so it’s easy to fish threw the boat

[@williammccandlessoldmantha892]

Y’all used lexel for caulk that is the best stuff ever made I’m a carpenter and we use lexel in the place of caulk all the time it’s 100 percent water proof nice job guys

[@104silvae]

sweet little boat!

[@balindt072]

Loving this content. Currently trying to get my 15ft trihull fiberglass boat in working order as trim wont work n seeing u going through this stuff definitely brings me some comfort. Was told my transoms a bit soft n i have a 90hp motor so im paying close attention to this. Fingers crossed!!!

[@jeremyway800]

How has LOJO made more progress in 3 videos than AYO has in 3 months????? Love you guys LOL

[@curvingphoenix]

This was cool, I’m loving this series

[@leob66]

I enjoy your content been watching for the last month so far lots of old and new, keep it up. I started watching AYO fishing when he was giving some love to that tiny neglected pond and then I found your channel. I mean he mentions you enough, I was bound to watch your content you guys collaborate often enough. Good luck with this boat it’s a beautiful boat almost as old as me lol. Can’t just replace all the old stuff with new all the time.

[@craigthomas4857]

DOing a good job guys Im curious to see what you decide for back of boat.

[@ryanbalser1211]

Great video boss please keep em coming

[@rpgshootergaming7446]

U have got to get badge to help u on this that would be so good

[@chasinggorditas1387]

It’s coming out great 🔥🔥🔥

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

👍🏻 For the work done so far!!!! I had a 1988 Tracker with a 9.9 hp and was upgrading to a 50 hp. Now this is an aluminum boat where yours is fiberglass. I had to have my transom repaired. It was as bad a this one. The shop reinforced it with plates and the plywood was all rooted out. Know the feeling but keep pushing forward!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!

[@blayncagle5907]

Bro amazing work very informative. Makes me wanna resort an old boat.

[@justinowen1402]

Use transom pour super easy after u get it clean.

[@gregcoffey1974]

Great job men...

[@mwatkins2464]

LoJo you didn’t replace the stringers all the way back to the transom where they connect to the transom. So you will have a weak transom if you leave it this way. The best way to fix the transom is to cut from the outside of the transom about 3 “ from each side and same on bottom leaving the 3” tab to secure new fiberglass to after you replace the wood inside the transom with marine wood. Hope this helps . Oh don’t use the pour in transom because you can’t get all the old wood out without cutting the back off the transom .

[@YoungBloodOutdoors]

Bro you gotta do like a SeaDek type decking for this boat!

[@codykremling9016]

My dream is to fish with you and badge one day but I live in Texas. But I love yours videos keep up the good work brotha

[@halspeed12]

Loving this series you should do a sea cast transom it's a pour in epoxy type transom that's like 3x as strong as wood

[@tnbass2833]

I'd personally do arjay. Seacast is kinda fickle to work with

[@georgejude3827]

Look into SeaCast it’s a liquid transom pour way stronger than wood all you have to do is dig out the rotten wood will have to use a long screwdriver or skinny bar dig it out mix and pour way better and easier I used it and rebuilt stringers and transom was awesome

[@donaldmartin5654]

DAMN! GREAT JOB!

[@edmobrad765]

Loving this content.looking forward to it.

[@dillonsgarage1968]

POUR IN TRANSOM! Carbon core is the company

[@socalsaltwateranglers]

Great Job Lojo. I just finished up my deck repairs. Good luck on the Transom. Can't wait to see the finished project 👊🏻