1997 Islander 268 Transom Rebuild Project

[Hookup1]

Committed this weekend to rebuilding my transom. Been watching it for 10 years. Finally time. Some flex on starboard side. Cracking under rub rail. Swollen transom under bang cap. Cracking around hold down u-bolt.

Both engines electrically/mechanically disconnected from the boat. Four bolts on each engine hold them in. Got steel shipping frames from Robbie at Bluewater to hold the engines while I do the reconstruction work. Replacing plywood with Bluewater Coosa Board. Stringers suspect too.

 

[wahoo33417]

Sorry that you're doing this. But you've done well for a nearly 30-year old boat. Hoping you'll post pics along the way. My boat might be there some day. I do what I can to not be, but time and water...

 

[Ekea]

i look forward to seeing how this progresses

 

[Halfhitch]

My forearms feel itchy already.

 

[Hookup1]

Projects are always easier if you can get someone else to do them for you! I'm talking to a few guys to see if it will work out.

UPDATE: I spent 2 hours today with a local shop on the boat going over my transom project. I was very impressed. Should be able to start on it by the end of the month. They are 20 minutes from me. Owner agreed to let me work closely with them to document the process. Not intended to be a YouTube instructional video - just a heavily discussed photo series. Will be a very informative thread for all 268 Islander owners.

 

[wahoo33417]

Congrats on finding someone you trust. Looking forward to seeing the progression.