1984 GW Sailfish 255

[Crang]

I recently acquired a 1984 sailfish project boat. Transom is cracked, rotted and needs replaced. This is where I had planned to cut but I can't figure out how to remove the livewells in the corners.

 

[Crang]

I guess I could cut here. What do you guys think? Any help is appreciated.

 

[DennisG01]

If it's just the transom core (are you sure about that?), then you might consider just cutting the outer skin of the transom off. Don't cut right to edges/corners - leave about an inch - just dig out the rotten stuff. It's a whole lot easier to do it this way.

 

[Crang]

If it's just the transom core (are you sure about that?), then you might consider just cutting the outer skin of the transom off. Don't cut right to edges/corners - leave about an inch - just dig out the rotten stuff. It's a whole lot easier to do it this way.

I have stringer work to do too.

 

[ROBERTH]

Why not cut across the gunnels just forward of the livewell boxes. Much less re-glass work.

 

[Crang]

Well that makes much more sense. Not sure why I didn't realize that. This is my first transom job but I have done a fair amount of glass work. Thank you.