Deck Overhaul { Need Help}

[joe7670]

I cut all the way through and removed the glass and wood from the back side to reuse the top "finished" part of the floor.

Sawzall helped in my case for areas where the circular saw didn't make it. I was also very careful to not cut though to the point where the circular saw cut the stringers.
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...t=floor&page=2

[Blu_Lunch]

The deck is out, I have a small stringer repair to do on the port side ahead of the rear bulkhead it was not glassed from the factory and there was some minor rot for about 1 foot worth that's it. Next the foam has some water about inch worth's the rest is dry. What's the best way to remove the foam?

[joe7670]

Sawzall will work for the big stuff. Drywall manual saw should work too.

Pressure cleaner also works very well. Wear goggles as it will fly everywhere.

[Blu_Lunch]

I 'll be cracking out the pressure washer tomorrow..............

[Blu_Lunch]

Got in there today it's tropical here, removed half the foam and it came out easy, found more damage the entire center stringer is gone and need to replace 3 feet on the port side stringer and the same where the tray goes for running cables and the rear bulk head bottom 2 inches is marginal. Need advise on wood for the stringers, the center 110x9.5x1 can I use 2 pieces of marine plywood glued or resin and encapsulated in 9oz cloth and resin. And the bulk head I hate to tear it out it only has a very small amount of damage can I just add to it. Something interesting the center stringer at the bow end is attached to a bulkhead only and the bulkhead is not attached to anything and never was, no sign of it ever being glassed. I plan on encapsulating all the new wood, the glass the new stringer with 24 oz mat a single layer. That's what Wellcraft did with the bare wood.

[reodds]

Wow, huge job there, looking good!

As far as the wood goes, perhaps you might want to consider a foam or composite core material instead.

Aircraft Spruce (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/index.html) sells a lot of different kinds. If you're planning on keeping the boat for a while, even though it is a bit more expensive, might be a better alternative than wood.

I have some experience with composite cores for experimental (home built) aircraft, and they are VERY strong. If I ever need to replace any wood stringers on my V it will definately be with a foam core.

[Blu_Lunch]

I can't believe I can't get a answer from anybody to my questions, even PM several members that I know were quite knowledgeable on it and got not a single reply. Makes wonder why I'm even here.