79 MA restoration... here we go

[CaptCurt]

Got the motor off this weekend, got the console off today. I am trading consoles with et23. He has a 23' with a small console which I want... and he wants my biga$$ console.





After removing the metal transom cap and inserting a screwdriver, my fears were confirmed when mushy wood came out in large quantities. The funny thing is, the transom "sounded" solid when tapped on. It also read "dry" to the low end of "moist" when we put et28's moisture meter on it.



Note the pile of wood bits on the ground under the transom.



The cavasil also came out in large, brittle chunks.



Also took the fuel tank hatches off, as I am going to replace the tank.





So now I am at a dilemma as to whether or not I should cut out the transom and replace it with a new plywood/fiberglass transom..... or pour in SeaCast, which I have read good things about.

I am also trying to decide if I want to pop off the top cap and lift out the inner liner before replacing the floor, or if I just want to cut out the liner/floor and glass a new one in.

I'll keep you updated. Any advice is appreciated!