Is it safe to re drill,or will i end up on the redneck engineering thread.

**VooDooChild 1267** · 07-16-2018, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by XstreamVking

I use silicone for my bathtubs, never on my boats. Haha on the code word for fubar. Accurate description. Voodoo, 1st decision is where to cut. Or if going to split it? Yours could be tricky. But there are many good guys on here to help you....Somehow, I lost the second half of my resto thread? It had some other stuff I did with the boat.. Post up pics and ask questions as you need to.

I was wondering what happened to the end of your build...As for the paint job,it looks flipping amazing,love the Cuda inspired stripe.

**XstreamVking** · 07-16-2018, 01:12 PM

Thanks ... The stripe WAS Cuda inspired. Wanted a "muscle boat" look. Lot of little things make the boat real cool. Slide stereo mount to keep it dry and out of the way. Concealed breaker panel and no fuses. Even the ign/kill switch is hidden. Custom shifter with mustang SVT shift lever. Real slick rigging at the stern. I went for the "can't see the parts" look. 28 gal fuel tank with hidden vent. 2 tone interior floor. Windshield is isolated with rubber washers and sleeves on the thru bolts. All screws are indexed. The list goes on....

**VooDooChild 1267** · 07-16-2018, 01:40 PM

I AM BREATHING SOOOOOOO MUCH BETTER NOW ! After removing the hundred pound monstrosity i was blown away to find that the transom is dry as a bone and rock solid ! Even took a hammer and chisel to it.So it looks to be that i only have to glass the cap to the transom on the inside,repair the chit work around one stringer and add some knee braces.....and the hard part,cutting away the exterior of the shell/cap to fit the manuel jack plate.Think i will sit down and enjoy a coldadult beverage !

**VooDooChild 1267** · 07-16-2018, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by XstreamVking

Thanks ... The stripe WAS Cuda inspired. Wanted a "muscle boat" look. Lot of little things make the boat real cool. Slide stereo mount to keep it dry and out of the way. Concealed breaker panel and no fuses. Even the ign/kill switch is hidden. Custom shifter with mustang SVT shift lever. Real slick rigging at the stern. I went for the "can't see the parts" look. 28 gal fuel tank with hidden vent. 2 tone interior floor. Windshield is isolated with rubber washers and sleeves on the thru bolts. All screws are indexed. The list goes on....

No doubt,your ride is trick ! If Hot Wheels did boats,you would be a shoe in ! Wish i had those skills.

**LakeFever** · 07-16-2018, 04:47 PM

Right on! Thats always so mint to find what you think is junk actually aint. Winning

**NICE PAIR** · 07-16-2018, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by VooDooChild 1267

I have spent MANY hours the last few nights reading you rebuilt threads and ALL your posts helping people out with repairs (AMAZING job on your boat and i tip my cap to you for how much time you invest helping out) I have a bad feeling for what i am about to find in my transome due to the brilliant idea somebody had to drill a 2" hole under the water line to route the hydrolic lines and harness throught the transome and jackplate......Sure hope your doing some pushups and are well rested,cause i have never attemped a transome repair.So instead of doing what i usually do and part with the boat just to turn around and buy another that needs work,i figured i would just finally learn my way around doing the repair and have the piece of mind knowing it's solid.I spent many years in the high end audio buisness building custom enclosures that always turned out trick....Not sure why i am so timid about attempting a transome repair.

One very important aspect of transom repair is being able to post pictures correctly.

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**Dave S** · 07-16-2018, 05:53 PM

I think you should reconsider removing that 100 pound part that was transferring the thrust and lift to a small transom boat. Cut the motor and be safe.

**VooDooChild 1267** · 07-16-2018, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by Dave S

I think you should reconsider removing that 100 pound part that was transferring the thrust and lift to a small transom boat. Cut the motor and be safe.

Believe it or not,now i fully understand you.....I took me tell this afternoon when i held up the manuel jack plate.

**Dave S** · 07-16-2018, 06:18 PM

I am in VA ....when you move here I can help you if you want.

**VooDooChild 1267** · 07-16-2018, 06:28 PM

[QUOTE=Dave S;3059667]I am in VA ....when you move here I can help you if you want.I can't wait tell October and get to Va ! I am still up in the air avout driving/towing back.A huge part of me pulling the boat apart and fix the little issues in tge back is so i can sell it with piece of mind knowing it's solid.If i do drag it over,i will go crazy with it over the winter.I have a killer wrap i made for it,just haven't had time to do the install.

**VooDooChild 1267** · 07-17-2018, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by LakeFever

Right on! Thats always so mint to find what you think is junk actually aint. Winning

I have not heard " MINT " since i moved from NY : )

**VooDooChild 1267** · 07-17-2018, 01:31 PM

Anybody know of a thread that explains what i need and how to unstall knees ? I just can't put this back together the way it was and still not have the motor height i need.Think i need to keep the manuel plate i just picked up,use the Bob's 5" lift extentions and install some knees and get the motor closer and higher.

**VooDooChild 1267** · 07-17-2018, 01:44 PM

I had no idea it was sooooooo fun to sand for hours on end in 98deg temps.....WHAT A BLAST !

**VooDooChild 1267** · 07-17-2018, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by NICE PAIR

One very important aspect of transom repair is being able to post pictures correctly.

I have tried everything to figure it out.Up tell a few weeks ago they never posted sideways,yet if i change my avatar they load correctly.I have never been a tech guy.Heck,i don't even own a cornputer....Just this dumb me down phone.

**Dave S** · 07-17-2018, 02:44 PM

I am a teck-know less....Don't know how... to...anything. But save the parts of your boat and I can build it...... Not interssted if just for re=sale. Mint a NY thing.... Mom used to call em' cream puffs.... like my 1969 dodge hemi 500 charger..... She didn't like the 1968 RR conv I bought her.....$500.... go figure...