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Unread 06-09-2012, 03:51 PM
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Default Floor replacement

Just bought a 1978 V-20, inline 250/6cyl. with some soft spots on the floor, I will be cutting it out and replacing it. I will take lots of before/during/after pictures to share with everyone.

I'm new to this forum but looking forward to being part of it.
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Unread 06-10-2012, 06:08 AM
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Welcome and glad you posted. Lots of floors have been rebuilt here. Good luck with the project and as we always say... post some pics!
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Unread 06-10-2012, 10:23 AM
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Hi NormanXanders

Welcome to the site. Floors and transoms seem to be the speciality of the crew here, so you're in good company. As Awthaker just said, make sure you post lots of pics. For three reasons:
) we love boat porn here.
2) If you're doing something wrong and we see it we can correct it before a huge ($$$) mistake is made.
3) If you're doing something we havent seen before and it's good then we get to learn.
In all cases , once again, welcome!!
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Unread 06-10-2012, 10:37 AM
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Welcome to the forum!! Lots of info here.
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Unread 06-12-2012, 08:48 PM
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Default Need your help please..

Ok...here are some pics......ran into a issue that I need advice on, under the fuel tank I found that the fiberglass covering the spine was very flexible I opened up a small hole to look at it, there is moisture in there and the wood is soft on the top side. I checked the rest of the spine from there back to motor and it all seems very hard or just the fiberglass is hard, I never cut anymore glass to really look at it was hoping it was ok based on the fact that it is not loose like it is under tank...

Can part of the spine be replaced as long as its braced and attached to the other cut ends correctly?

I have some of the beginning pics, I will take more of the spine tomorrow to show...
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Unread 06-15-2012, 08:06 PM
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By the spine you are talking about the vertical support that is attaced to the hull at the bottom and supports the floor?
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Unread 07-13-2012, 08:47 PM
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Got the first coat of get coat in this evening.....next coat tomorrow with the sand in it for a non-skid service...
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Unread 07-13-2012, 10:42 PM
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looks good, i had to replace the deck in the forward part of mine. i left a lip like you did and attached a strip under it and laid the new deck flush with the old deck. i only had to replace half, so i needed to keep the deck the same level.
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Unread 07-14-2012, 06:58 AM
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Got the first coat of get coat in this evening.....next coat tomorrow with the sand in it for a non-skid service...
Did you roll the gel coat on or did you spray it?
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Unread 07-14-2012, 11:23 AM
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Looks really good, you really made quick work of that repair. Congrats!
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