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Originally Posted by JKTrevecca
Thank you both for the engaged replies and advice. Aero... I understand and was planning on the resin but not the glass cloth.. can you explain why the cloth? Is it for added strength? Here is my 3rd layout drawing to scale. I like this layout the most but having the weight of the bait tank in the rear when full makes her sit low. The splash well is constantly draining on a choppy day. But... this boat was made for back trolling so it has a huge splash well. The tank in the rear plan would give me added flexibility to swap to a sb2 later if desired too. Decisions decisions...
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You want to encapsulate the plywood as much as possible. Resin will help but resin and cloth will be much better. If water reaches the inner plywood core, it may rot.
Transoms are thicker than 1 1/2". Some guys at one of the forums place a layer of thinner material between the two 3/4" layers of marine plywood. Measure the existing transom an adjust accordingly. I replaced the transom in the old Glastron and it was a BIG job.
The Rhino lining is a good idea. They do that on duck boats. It does add weight. Smoker Craft is supposed to be a good hull. It you get discouraged by cost, go price new boats!