1983 Grady White 19’ Fisherman transom rebuild

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Re: 1983 Grady White 19’ Fisherman transom rebuild

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I would want at least three foot of room to be able to cut out the transom and get the new one glassed back in. But I would not want you to cut out way more than you need to. Without being there it is hard to tell the best place to cut. I would make the cuts where you think it will be the easiest to glass back together. Dan is right if there is rot it needs to go. You will not know until you open things up.

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Re: 1983 Grady White 19’ Fisherman transom rebuild

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Hi, I got down to the boat yard on Tuesday and made my cuts. I hope to pry the shell off today. I made a cut I think I’ll regret again. I thought it would give me more access. But I don’t think I can pull the shell with it? I plan on making another cut on the sole so I can pull it out easier? I cut down on the battery compartments and across on the side wall. Yellow line. I think I should have continued to the sole and cut on it. Blue line! Anyway will see how far I get today. We have a little break in the weather. It’s been hot, humid, and wet. Thanks
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Re: 1983 Grady White 19’ Fisherman transom rebuild

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Looks like you started, but you have to take the whole transom plywood out. I assume you know and yes, I believe the blue line is needed to take out the transom beneath the sole, but sometimes you can chisel all the wood out of there from above, so check for that option first.

First rule of boat surgery is do no major harm.

Take pics from firther back. Hard to see otherwise.
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Re: 1983 Grady White 19’ Fisherman transom rebuild

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The bad news is the transom is rotten. The really bad news is it does not look rotten enough to come out easy. One of the few times where worse would make it easier :cry:

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Re: 1983 Grady White 19’ Fisherman transom rebuild

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You do have to take the transom out to the hullsides. Figured you know; forgive me if I am patronizing. We just never know.
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Re: 1983 Grady White 19’ Fisherman transom rebuild

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I was down at the boat yard for a short time yesterday. I was able to lift the shell off with the help of a forklift. One of the employees was driving by and he was nice enough to help. Good for a case of beer! Anyway, Fallguy your suspicions are right. I think. Wet plywood in the sole. As I cut across it I could tell. No saw dust. So more cutting ahead? I think another 3ft section will let me see if I’ll need to go further. Should I cut another 3 ft. Section out or plan on replacing the whole sole? If I take another section out? I read you should make the cuts 4-6 inches away from the base of the gunnel. So you have something to tie into. What if that part is wet too?The blue lines on the pictures represent my new cut marks If you’re in agreement? If I need to rebuild the sole ? How much do you think the added expense would be? Im going to work on the transom until I get more opinions. You all can second guess me anytime. I take no offense . Better to be on the same page. The project is growing! 🤔😳. I appreciate everyone’s help. Here are a few pictures. Thanks, Tom p.s. I’m going to take a sample of that center bulkhead. I believe it’s wet?
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Re: 1983 Grady White 19’ Fisherman transom rebuild

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Well, not to be an arse, but are you sure that ply isn't rotted?

It looks pretty rotten from here.
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Re: 1983 Grady White 19’ Fisherman transom rebuild

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Rotten it is. I don’t know if the whole sole is like the aft end of it. I suspect it is. I’m going to ask to use the marina’s moister meter and check some readings. As for the transom? I was able to remove a section on the port side. I’ve been taking it out in layers so I don’t put to much pressure on the outside shell. I mostly used my wonder bar to strip it out. There is about 1/8th of an inch of the plywood stuck to the transom. I figure I can use it as a template for the new one.
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Re: 1983 Grady White 19’ Fisherman transom rebuild

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How much do you love this boat? I'm not trying to be a jerk, but you've moved from a transom rebuild to pretty much building all the hard parts of a boat. It's doable, but if you are not mad about the hull (sentimental, infatuated with the looks, something like that) you may find it much simpler to start with a stack of ply and glass building a boat from scratch or looking for a hull in slightly better condition.

That said, I fully support you taking a stab at this hull. I just don't want to see you start down a road that is fraught with needless hard work.
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Re: 1983 Grady White 19’ Fisherman transom rebuild

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Jaysen has a very good point. You really need to open things up until you stop finding rot. That way you will be able to make an informed decision if it is worth fixing or not. It would be great to see you save that hull and if you go that way I am sure you will get plenty of support here but you are spending the money and doing the work so you make the choice of where to go from here.

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