Recent content by jk

Thanks for the wax paper suggestion, worked perfect. Here's the finished product. Certainly not perfect, but I'm happy on how it came out. Learned a lot (and cursed a lot) about fiberglassing and painting, but it's back on and the boat's in the water, so all good.

Good stuff. My problem started a couple of seasons ago with a crack along the top edge which I patched, but eventually led to a large amount of delamination. Following what MrD did, my plan is to remove the bottom skin, seal the wood which is in good shape, epoxy the bottom skin back on, and...

MrD Wondering if you have any updates on your progress? I just started the same project on my '88 Offshore thanks

Brian Thanks for the advise. The process you describe is what I had in mind. So far, I've scraped back to solid wood and removed much of the loose "mush". I would guess that I've removed about 3/4" depth until I hit the solid wood. The damage is located on the interior of the transom. I'm...

Already removed the delaminated fiberglass on the inside (+/-4" dia) and dug out the loose plywood and mush. Thinking I will have to drill out and enlarge the existing bilge drain tube and clean out any other plywood that I can access. Then I need to get the wood to dry.

Looking for some insight from someone who may have replaced the bilge drain tube. Long story short, but I came to discover that mine had deteriorated and allowed water to enter the exposed plywood (from the bildge side) in the transom. The boat is a '88 Offshore with a full transom and...

I repowered my Offshore last year with a suzuki 300, and I couldn't be happier. Very pleased with performance so far, has more than enough low end power for this sized boat, good fuel economy (if there is such a thing), and best of all we can carry on a conversation while underway. I'm...

I replaced the main tank on my '88 Offshore this past Spring. The installation was exactly as shown in your picture. The weak point is what is under the wood, and below the tank. Grady used thin strips of neoprene between the wood and tank on the top, and neoprene between the tank and bilge...

Also try Best Fab Inc. They had the best pricing and 2 week turnaround. Easy to deal with. www.bestfab.com

new tank I just replaced the tank and hoses on my 88 Offshore. I got the specs from Grady customer service and found a place in FL with the best price and less than 2 weeks delivered to Mass. Tank removal was a bit of a pain as I had to trim off some of the fiberglass lip to get the tank out...

BobP - Could you explain. It's my understanding from cust service at Grady, tank manufacturer, and others that proper install is to adhere the neoprene directly to the tank at any spot if comes in contact with boat, braces, etc.

I am also about to replace the tank & hoses on my '88 Offshore this weekend. Any words of advise or tips you can pass along? I had my tank made at Best Fab Inc in Florida. Best price and good people that I found.