Stringer question

[Chomper]

Thanks Skools, that is good to hear. As I stated before everything is solid and that glass is like a rock. I can't wait to get started, thinking about pulling the motor off this weekend.

[Steplift 72']

A lot of it depends on the usage of the boat. On that Cobia 21 we were miles offshore in November heading into steep 6 foot seas. My buddy was pushing it too hard on the way back and the old Cobia had less than a perfect factory job of encapsulating the stringers. The stress pulverized the glass because the stringers were semi-exposed and rot was starting. I've owned 4 Wellcraft boats, 2 of them V-20's and have found they've done a good job of encapsulation below decks. No matter how good a job is done on encapsulation, if the hull isn't kept bow up, plug out and dry in the bilge, you will be in for trouble.

[Skools Out]

Originally Posted by Chomper

Thanks Skools, that is good to hear. As I stated before everything is solid and that glass is like a rock. I can't wait to get started, thinking about pulling the motor off this weekend.

hey i have the floor out of mine currently if you want to see the stringer lay out?

[Chomper]

Yeah, I would like to see that.

[Sea Turtle]

Me too

[parishht]

Skools, you have the floor out of your 78?

I really would be interested in seeing that,
I have to run some new wiring and that would be great to see were I
can and cannot drill.

[Skools Out]

here's a layout of the stringers well in a 78 at least.

[Chomper]

Thanks, 78 is exactly what I needed. That is a nice looking spare tank.