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Finishing Transom on '62 CC Constellation
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Finishing Transom on '62 CC Constellation
New to CCABC! I am having the transom on my 1962, 36’ Connie replaced in its entirety due to dry rot – frames & planks, all Honduran Mahogany. Starting with new, unfinished wood, can anyone suggest the appropriate finishing procedure for both above and below the waterline to bring her back to original? Would a sanding sealer be applied before staining? What stain would be close to original? Top coat presumable would be one of the better varnishes or should I use something else?
Below the waterline is this best just left painted or would it make sense to seal with S1 before painting?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Russ
Below the waterline is this best just left painted or would it make sense to seal with S1 before painting?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Russ
Above the waterline:
Stain with Interlux 573
Seal with 2 coats Smiths Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES)
8 coats of Varnish minimum (Epifanes and Captains are both good brands)after 1st 2 coats sand between coats with 220-320grit
Below the waterline:
Seal with 2 coats Smiths Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES)
4 Barrier Coats with Interlux 2000e
2 coats bottom paint
Stain with Interlux 573
Seal with 2 coats Smiths Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES)
8 coats of Varnish minimum (Epifanes and Captains are both good brands)after 1st 2 coats sand between coats with 220-320grit
Below the waterline:
Seal with 2 coats Smiths Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES)
4 Barrier Coats with Interlux 2000e
2 coats bottom paint
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Both replys give excellent advice...as to the gold leaf and thinning the epi down without using the cpes as Ryan suggest....That is how I would approach it.
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Hi Russ, welcome to Boat Buzz. Good to have you with us.
Chris-Craft probably built the transom entirely out of Philippine Mahogany. They didn't use much (if any) real mahogany on these. Honduras Mahogany is beautiful stuff and comes with a premium price tag. It would look great but wouldn't look original. You may want to look into using the Philippine Mahogany.
Chris-Craft probably built the transom entirely out of Philippine Mahogany. They didn't use much (if any) real mahogany on these. Honduras Mahogany is beautiful stuff and comes with a premium price tag. It would look great but wouldn't look original. You may want to look into using the Philippine Mahogany.
Al
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I have done this job and would use the CPES,if nowhere else than on the cut ends and the top edge of the planks. These areas are where the rot typically starts. If you use the Smiths over the stain make sure you let the stain dry and cure for a few days otherwise you'll be brushing off stain while brushing on CPES.
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