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Transom repair

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Thriller791
Able Seaman
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Transom repair

Post by Thriller791 »

Hello everyone,
I'm looking for advice on repairing a transom after the pintle has ripped out. There doesn't seem to be much scope for reinforcement around the lower screws but has anyone had to do this and found a method which works? Also, due to the amount of damage I can't use any of the existing screw holes as a guide for ensuring correct alignment when refitting the pintle so any hints and tips would be appreciated.

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Steve Sawford
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Re: Transom repair

Post by Steve Sawford »

I`m happy to give some repair advise, its more common in the older Dart 18 fleet so I have done quite a few.
call me, 01536 330477 9am / 5pm in week
Steve :)
Sailing and racing Dart 15`s for 23 years ,
What a fantastic boat . 1733 Tigershark owned her for 22yrs What a gal
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Thriller791
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Re: Transom repair

Post by Thriller791 »

Thanks for the advise Steve. Basically, rebuild with plenty of fibreglass leaving room to refit the nuts on bottom screws, careful measuring to establish a center line for reference, more lines to align with the hull gudgeon and when fitting use exterior quality polyurethane filler to seal pintle in place. Repair ongoing.
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