Stringers AARGGHHH!

[OneWayTraffic]

Cut the transom again. I'm getting better at ripping stringers as well.

I used about 20 screws this time, and a few clamps around the edges. Tightened (inside screws first) until contact was made then another half turn. Squeeze out all around, but not a lot.

I'll have a look in the morning but it looks much much better. Used about 500ml (over a pound) of epoxy plus fillers and wetout coat.
Thickened to a bit past mayo, just enough to hold shape when spread with a notched spreader.
Used some excess to start plugging the outboard transom holes.

[fallguy1000]

Cut the transom again. I'm getting better at ripping stringers as well.

I used about 20 screws this time, and a few clamps around the edges. Tightened (inside screws first) until contact was made then another half turn. Squeeze out all around, but not a lot.

I'll have a look in the morning but it looks much much better. Used about 500ml (over a pound) of epoxy plus fillers and wetout coat.
Thickened to a bit past mayo, just enough to hold shape when spread with a notched spreader.
Used some excess to start plugging the outboard transom holes.

I'd say you are in great shape. I figured 12 oz was sort of short even...but didn't want you to overmix.

[OneWayTraffic]

I have predrilled some hole so could always fill with excess.

Have posted a photo so people reading this can see what worked for me. Hand turned screws in pilot holes the way to go I reckon. Easy to adjust pressure. Clamps for places around the edges where small gaps show.

[fallguy1000]

You can't fill big holes or the epoxy will exotherm. fyi

[OrangeQuest]

You can save the plugs from the cut holes and use them to plug the holes.

[cape man]

I have a 3 inch hole in the bottom of my dory filled with epoxy and glass threads for a shoot through hull transducer which didn't "exotherm" beyond working. It probably got hot while curing but not a problem.

[OrangeQuest]

I have a 3 inch hole in the bottom of my dory filled with epoxy and glass threads for a shoot through hull transducer which didn't "exotherm" beyond working. It probably got hot while curing but not a problem.

How thick is your glass/epoxy there and does it seem to effect the transducer's abilities?

I would like to do a small FF that way too.

[fallguy1000]

I have a 3 inch hole in the bottom of my dory filled with epoxy and glass threads for a shoot through hull transducer which didn't "exotherm" beyond working. It probably got hot while curing but not a problem.

All depends on thickness. 3/4"thick will exo and crack about half time on say a 2" wide hole, so if you are thicker, like 1 3/4; that shit will be smoking if you try to fill it. Mine was just a warning to the OP to avoid trouble. Epoxy can catch fire in a big ball; never saw it, but I have had a couple cups melt..

For a ducer fairing, there is no need to fill the whole hole.

[Jaysen]

So fill it in a couple of smaller batches over the course of a couple days. It’s still going to form a chemical link and greatly reduce the risk. Not a hard problem to solve.

[fallguy1000]

So fill it in a couple of smaller batches over the course of a couple days. It’s still going to form a chemical link and greatly reduce the risk. Not a hard problem to solve.

You can even just wait an hour and a half or until the last one starts to cool off.

I just know he had trouble, so trying to watch out for the guy!