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Andy rebuilds the transom of a Bertram 25 by installing Coosa Blue Water 26 fiberglass-reinforced foam panels.2:01 After prepping the transom area, he cuts a one-inch thick panel to fit the recessed section, using a jigsaw equipped with a carbide-tipped blade to prevent premature wear from the fiberglass strands.2:50 To ensure a precise fit, he cuts the panel slightly smaller than the template.4:22 When determining the thickness for subsequent layers, he compares one-inch and half-inch panels to achieve a flush fit against the existing transom contours.8:17 He selects the half-inch material to maintain better surface contact and avoid excessive grinding, then uses a router with a carbide-tipped flush trim bit to create an exact copy of the first panel.9:53 Before final installation, he fills low spots and imperfections on the transom surface using Total Fair epoxy filler to ensure a strong bond with the new coring.13:34

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