Finally some progress. Time to pull the outboard. The motor specs show a shipping weight of only about 296 lbs dry so I purchased a block and tackle off of Ebay for approximately $20 with shipping. Then I reinforced a section of trusses in my garage by spanning (2) 2x6s across 4 truss bays. I added a ½” x 10” Ibolt and was in business. A buddy of mine helped me by unbolting the motor while I held tension on the rope. We then pulled a cart under it and lowered back down. Although the transom construction was not ideal I was amazed at how much work it was to separate the wood from the outer transom skin, but after much chipping, grinding, cussing and cutting it was finally done. I still have some grinding to do but hey, its progress. I do have a question though. How do you handle the holes in the transom such as the motor mount holes and drain holes
Do you bed the core than fill from the outside or should they be patched some other way first
Here are some pics so far.
The original construction doesn't impress me much, but that's production I guess. I think you are on the right track with your buildup, and will have a bulletproof skiff! Jaques and Shine, Correct me if I am wrong, but if he puts a couple extra frames in there, it should really help with torsional twist that is common in the low sided skiffs like that, no? Party on, Wayne!
