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The lift at 56 hours - Fabuglas Bahama |
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After a bit more inspection of the transom, it was apparent that the boat needed to be split in order to do continue the restoration. This lift was accomplished in much the same manner as the engine lift, however I did not set the top half of the boat on anything to reduce the stress on the straps. Also, the straps were tied off directly to the floor joists in my basement. I estimated the top section to weigh in at no more than 150 lbs. This load should not be an issue to the joists because it is spread over multiple joists in width and nearly 13 feet in length. |
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This is a good picture of the starboard side taken from the stern after the split. |
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Another view, this time port and stern. |
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The inside is a wreck, and I had to cut out more of the floorboard where the walk-through section meets the floorboards to raise the bow. |
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This gives you a better view of the section of floorboards still attached to the walk-through area on the top half of the body. |
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Last, but definately not least...the ultimate reason for splitting the boat in half. Although still very strong, the bulk of the transom has also suffered extensive water damage. |
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Another view of the damaged transom, this one from the stern. A nice chunk of plywood came off with the top half of the boat. I think it will be interesting trying to remove this wood while the entire top half of the boat is hanging in mid-air, swinging and twisting with each hit from the hammer/crowbar combo...sounds like fun!!! |
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Continue to 60 Hours - Fabuglas Bahama Restoration |
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