Transom and floor repairs

bacchus60 · #1 11-24-2009, 04:00 PM

I just bought a 1990 V20 fisherman which is generally in great condition though I am concerned that there is a crack in the transom above the uppermost engine connection bolt; we are taking the engine off and will take core samples to see if the transom is good or not - if no problem will just reseal everything. If there is an issue we plan on cutting the transom out from inside to the outer skin so as not to ruin the gel coat on the outside as it is pristine and then rebuild the transom from the inside.

My question really is there is a soft spot in the floor in front of the front console seat that needs to be repaired; what is the best way to do this? Cut it out and reinforce it and then put the section back and repaint the floor or is there a better way? The soft spot is about 24" wide by 12" deep (bow to stern)

#2 11-26-2009, 07:51 AM

I have a similar issue with the cover above the gas tank. It is basically rotten.The rest of the deck is solid so it is just a matter of unscrewing the gas tank cover and building a new one. Has anyone else repaired/replaced this part? Thanks.

NOTHING ELSE MATTERS · #3 11-26-2009, 11:32 PM

bsteckel · #4 11-27-2009, 08:26 PM

bacchus60 .. i have the same soft spot in the same area .. if you are sitting on the cooler seat in front of the console, the area is right at your feet. it is not the gast tank cover as that is under the console. i thought it was soft as the tank is under there and not a lot of reinforcement. that is the only spot on the floor that gives when you walk on it.

i was waiting to get the tank out to see what i could see .. let me know if you come up with something on your end. i would like to fix this issue as well.

Stillrunning · #5 11-30-2009, 03:11 PM

If your wanting to replace the transom from the inside and have a soft floor issues your might want to think about taking the boat apart and that would give you access to both. I did this on a 1983 CC and it was not all that hard but not sure about a 1990.

bacchus60 · #6 12-09-2009, 03:01 PM

I am thinking about pouring the transom as after reading the threads I think I can do this; however I am still left with the floor issue.
Stillrunning how hard is it to seperate the top from teh hull. This boat is in immaculate condition other than the transom and floor. So the debate is pour the transom and cut the floor or seperate the top from the hull????????

nymack66 · #7 12-09-2009, 03:41 PM

Very sweet looking V congratulations, there are a few post here in regards to the top removal process, I am not experience enough with a CC sorry

phatdaddy · #8 12-09-2009, 08:40 PM

like ny, not that familar with the center console, but if the stringer system is similar to the cuddy. there is a large void between the forward bulkhead of the fuel cell compartment and the bow. you probably got water intrusion where they screwed the console to the deck and that is the largest span between stringers. you could put a 4 or 6 inch deck plate in that area and that would let you look in the area and see what your up against. i think i would avoid pulling the cap if i could.

Stillrunning · #9 12-11-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bacchus60

I am thinking about pouring the transom as after reading the threads I think I can do this; however I am still left with the floor issue.
Stillrunning how hard is it to seperate the top from teh hull. This boat is in immaculate condition other than the transom and floor. So the debate is pour the transom and cut the floor or seperate the top from the hull????????

We just disconected and labled all the wires that run through th floor to the CC. Disconnected the steering and throttle cables and then removed the CC. You will also need to disconect any gas lines and lighting wires that will be an issue. We then removed the motor and rub rail. Under the rub rail you will find all the screws that hold the two sections together and they need to be removed. We then hooked a rope to the upper deck and rigged a pulley up in a big tree limb and down to my buddies truck. We also went around and popped the two sections apart as they had been caulked together. He just then started to raise the inner section as I watched for any other things that may be connected. After it was high enough to clear the hull we pushed the trailer and hull out of the way and lowerd it back down. One thing to remember is to make sure you use a branch strong enough to hold the weight as that was our first mistake. LOL You then have access to the transom, flooring and you can inspect stringers. Taking the boat apart only took us one weekend but your boat is a different year so all this could be totaly wrong for your boat. I also replaced most of the wiring at the same time but my boat had sunk and need new wires. If your thinking about doing this and would like to talk PM me your # and I'll give you a call.

reelapeelin · #10 12-12-2009, 11:16 AM

Pouring the tranny sounds like a good way to go...the soft spot in the floor sounds like a candidate for the Git-Rot repair...a 12" x 24" area?...it requires drilling 1/8" holes on 2" or so centers in the thoughs of the non-slip pattern in the soft area...allow the core to DRY THOROUGHLY and then inject Git-Rot into the holes...it'll set up , then do small gelcoat dabs on each hole and yer done...Google up Git-Rot and rearch the exact hole placement...it may be the way to go...good luck either way ya choose, give us pictures as ya go...