Gary thanks! That sounds like a good way to go as mine is in much better shape than Henry’s was. The wood in transom feels dry and sounds solid. I am also going to add bigger backing plates to secure Pintles. I want to make this boat as seaworthy as possible in hopes of doing some long passages. The deck and hull (besides transom cutout area) are very solid. I bought this knowing it would teach me boat rehab skills. I’ll post a write up on mods I am planning one off hand is adding chain plates for a Jorden Series Drogue. I need to find a warm dry place to work on this over winter. Erik Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 24, 2022, at 12:37, Gary H.Oberbeck <fairandsquare1@gmail.com> wrote:
Transom reattach- been there on hull #316. I may have some photos- some were up on MSOG years ago. Straight forward - open seam between hull and deck, bevel edges back 2+ inches, bond with filler ( or West 655) tape using biaxial, fair and finish. The tape went over the deck edge and wrapped to hull. I barrier coated area - transom exterior and interior as ‘primer’ base for finish. Bonding showed no movement over nearly two decades. The boat was sailed competitively using a 6:1 backstay adjuster with a cascade and applied with vigor- no movement at hull/deck seam. Remove ALL TRACES OF SEALANT at joint! Bevel edges at least 2” per side. Good news- easiest access for structural repair you will ever experience! I also rebounded hull/deck joint from mid cockpit to stem plate as the original seam material had crumbled ( likely cabosil in polyester), and leaking thru toenail fasteners. Used West 655 G Flex for that, did not tape the seam. Filled all voids using large and small syringes, RE drilled holes for fasteners and replaced fasteners. No interior leaks from toe rail after that repair. Neither job is daunting.
I will try and round up photos. Feel free to ask questions. Good luck, have fUn, go sailing! GO M-15 #330 ‘Cahoots’ Previous M-17 #316 ‘Tiny Purple Fishes’ (photo)
On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 9:02 AM E Blohm via montgomery_boats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
Put the boat in water real quick to check CB operation. Up and down 2x no problem.
I also let her sit for 30 minutes no leaks either.
Cleaned out interior. PO had about 300# of gear stuffed in her. Flooded hull with water/bleach and black mold is gone. Nice and white inside now.
First project
Fix/reinforcement here!
Anyone go down this road yet. Transom is solid with this area pulling away.
Erik Sent from my iPhone