SwervinMervin
Member
Hi:
I have a rotten transom that I have decided to treat with hardener in an attempt to add strength. On researching this topic, it appears this type of repair can have varying levels of success. It does seem however, the chances of success are greatly increased if the transom can be dried out really well.
For this job I cut the cap off the fibreglass transom cap to exposed the top of the wood transom core. I then a drilled a bunch of long 3/8 holes down the length of the transom. I set a radiant heater at the back of the boat directed at the transom and am getting it nice and hot: about 80 degC. I then ran my air hose with a chuck and long tubing inserted right down to the bottom of those holes. I have the air set to run at a reasonable purge. The compressor (40 gallon) is cycling every 20-30 minutes. The air is coming back warm and moist which is great. I'm going to do this for at least another week.
I was talking with my dad today and he suggested pouring methyl hydrate down the holes.
Has anyone ever tried this before?
I have a rotten transom that I have decided to treat with hardener in an attempt to add strength. On researching this topic, it appears this type of repair can have varying levels of success. It does seem however, the chances of success are greatly increased if the transom can be dried out really well.
For this job I cut the cap off the fibreglass transom cap to exposed the top of the wood transom core. I then a drilled a bunch of long 3/8 holes down the length of the transom. I set a radiant heater at the back of the boat directed at the transom and am getting it nice and hot: about 80 degC. I then ran my air hose with a chuck and long tubing inserted right down to the bottom of those holes. I have the air set to run at a reasonable purge. The compressor (40 gallon) is cycling every 20-30 minutes. The air is coming back warm and moist which is great. I'm going to do this for at least another week.
I was talking with my dad today and he suggested pouring methyl hydrate down the holes.
Has anyone ever tried this before?