Floor Repair

[joe7670]

OK was gonna do some glass work on the transom holes but weather was a bit rainy so diverted efforts to get tank out.

Just finished and new tank is in the horizon as this one was shot with a hole on the site and all types of crap in it. So opened other holes in it to help leverage removing the tank from the snug hole.

Getting closer to opening the floor to see what i find. So far stringers in tank area seem fine. Did find some water in tank area and didn't clearly see a drain, but it's late and I may be over looking something. Will verify once I clean the hole thouroughly.

[joe7670]

Had a little extra time due to waiting for transom epoxy to set and I decided to rip up the floor!

Much easier than I thought.

Stringers look good. Found the PVC clog that I had. Looked like a big glop of sylicone or similar texture.

Pe=ressure clean is next. No reason to need to remove the foam from the side holes?

[nymack66]

Good job , You will never see a drain for the Tank area as I posted before its reason.
You floor and below is the best I have sever seen , looks like it was not really soft ?
As for the foam removal its up to you, Why not install a deck hatch and utilize all that wasted space next to the tank towards the transom ! Mine is setup the reverse of yours tank towards the transom and open area next to the cuddy

[joe7670]

Yep after further inspection, floor was rotted only in the spots I noticed from the top. I will feel a bit better though knowing exactly what's up and thats a great idea on the hatch. Let me review my options to se what it would take.

[phatdaddy]

like nymack said mine is also reverse. when i had my deck up i added this storage. its not real dry, but good for cast nest, fenders ,etc.

[joe7670]

I have read so many posts in the last 2 weeks that I don't remember where I saw it, but someone posted a website for where to buy those hatches. Done a bunch of searches and can't fint that thread now.

The discussion had to do with finding the flatest possible hatches so that they are as flush as possible with the floor.

Also, I'm guessing that when I convert one of those holes to a hatch, I should be drilling through a drain to the center hull for the hatch to drain?

[nymack66]

Originally Posted by joe7670

I have read so many posts in the last 2 weeks that I don't remember where I saw it, but someone posted a website for where to buy those hatches. Done a bunch of searches and can't fint that thread now.

The discussion had to do with finding the flatest possible hatches so that they are as flush as possible with the floor.

Also, I'm guessing that when I convert one of those holes to a hatch, I should be drilling through a drain to the center hull for the hatch to drain?

My hatch was from West Marine (Deck Hatch) not absolute flush can trip a lazy foot :)
Remember if you re doing the floor make your own 100 % flush hatch easy to do ..
In regards to the drain mine drain everything with the exception of the fuel tank area ..