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Re: Transom assemblies and engine room makeover

No complaints here. Transom assembly years are like dog years.  Who has transom assemblies with 13 years/800 hours and no leaks? Nobody. On my 342 it was eight seasons. It's the price of going fast.

I have a new theory on boat maintenance. If you want to make ANYTHING easier, start by removing the engines. Holy smokes -- I love it! I think I might just leave them out.

Shown below is Phase 1: engines and transoms out, guts out, first pass with Purple Power and a brush. What a cathartic experience. The starboard deck is ready for rebuild with major changes. I'm totally reconfiguring and rewiring. Stay tuned for details.  Painting starts this week.

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LaRea

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Re: Pic Of The Day

Painted my Grizzly Pounder white (16oz tall cans).
It came in a charcoal color which turned nuclear hot sitting on the swim platform. Could hardly touch it. Kept drink ice cold tho...

I like these better than Yeti - they have a rubber bottom that won't slide.

https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/shop/drinkware/grizzly-grip-pounder/

mattie

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Re: Transom assemblies and engine room makeover

Here's the engine room just before I applied the second coat of paint. I'm impressed with the BilgeKote white. Easy to apply, looks beautiful, nice hard finish. I used two quarts to cover the entire ER with two coats (including walls). I have a few ounces left for touchups.

(I also love the iPhone 11 wide-angle lens!)

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LaRea

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Re: Off topic: Rinker owners who grill!

Reverse seared Striploin steaks with Greek salad and garlic feta shrimp. A little more done than I like my steak, I think my thermometer is off. Still tender and good. 50 mins on the Traeger at 225 then about 4 mins at 450 on the gas grill. A dollop of butter on top.