new build GT Cruiser 23

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Re: new build GT Cruiser 23

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What is the angle of the transom to waterline?

Picture makes it look vertical is all.
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fallguy anything taken head on like that will make it look vertical. I am sure it follows the angle of the the sides. Tom
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So, how high is the transom?

I gotta admit some plan confusion on my part.

Is this thing getting bracketed?

It looks like 3 feet high.

What glue are you using?

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Hi Dan. Yay first names. I'm Naylene.
I glued in the transom flush with the edge angle provided by the hull side. I wetted all surfaces with resin then used gel magic to glue it together.
Today I rounded over the edges, I hope enough but not too much.

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The picture is from the right side of the hull
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Looks good Naylene.

Transom looks so high, any idea why?
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Re: new build GT Cruiser 23

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Good evening Dan,
I believe the transom is the size it is because this is a fairly large boat at 23 ft. I will have to cut out the shape for the the engine to mount because they cut the wrong transon cnc cut. I ordered the motor well not the bracket version which is what I got. I would go ahead a use a bracket but I really don't like the price of a bracket. I'm going with a 50hp yamaha 4 stroke with a tiller extension so I can steer from the back like a canal boat in Europe. Doing so frees up space in the cabin instead of having a steering console.
I really appreciate your help and input.Thank you

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LaChefels wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 8:22 pm Good evening Dan,
I believe the transom is the size it is because this is a fairly large boat at 23 ft. I will have to cut out the shape for the the engine to mount because they cut the wrong transon cnc cut. I ordered the motor well not the bracket version which is what I got. I would go ahead a use a bracket but I really don't like the price of a bracket. I'm going with a 50hp yamaha 4 stroke with a tiller extension so I can steer from the back like a canal boat in Europe. Doing so frees up space in the cabin instead of having a steering console.
I really appreciate your help and input.Thank you
Okay, this makes sense, I was pretty sure it was too big.

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Transom tops must be glassed.

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Re: new build GT Cruiser 23

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I have a question about prep work. I'm a cook by trade.
We are actually having a winter in texas. Many days at 60-70 but most nights in the 40's. not ideal conditions for epoxy to cure.
My question is, can I coat some of the smaller pieces that get coated in epoxy and coat one side then leave it to dry in my guest bedroom at a good temp then take it out and coat the otherside, am I gaining anything? In pieces, I'm speaking of stringers, bulkheads etc.
Hope you all are well and had good holidays. Send us some rain.

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Re: new build GT Cruiser 23

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Perhaps i should clarify.
I'm building my boat outside. I'm in a holding pattern to glue in the front transom and then glass the hull because of temperatures. I wondering if i can take smaller pieces, coat them in epoxy then move them into a temperature controlled environment like my guest room to dry on one side. Then, take ou to coat other side and move into the room to dry. Is this a waste of epoxy or does it give me a head start when I flip the hull and start the inside processes?
Thanks for the input,
Naylene

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