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05-25-2011, 06:45 AM
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here's a link to mine which has pics and the floor out http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ead.php?t=7590
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05-25-2011, 02:40 PM
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They could have used pine, it was not a hardwood that is certain. My floor was plywood squares layed in place while the liner was probably still in the mold. The forewardmost plywood bulkhead in my center console was only tabbed in place. They sprayed the bare wood with gelcoat to make it look better to the casual observer. The reason Marine Plywood is recommended by Skool and others is because it is supposed to have less voids in the interior plys, in theory a void is a starting point for osmosis and the beginning of rot. If Wellcraft had sealed their wood better it would probably not need so much work today. I like the idea of epoxy, I just have started to experiment with the stuff. Best of luck.
BTW- I am no expert, just re-built a boat or two that are still around. The plywood is stuff I stock here at the lumber yard for anyone that is local and would like some. It isn't $45/sheet though Skool. More like $60 for 3/4 Marine Tech PT KDAT one side sanded. It can be glassed without a problem even though it is PRESSURE TREATED, due to the fact that it was dried in a kiln after. Last edited by RidgeRunner; 05-25-2011 at 03:38 PM. Reason: Gratuitus Plug
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Thanks for the info Blu Lunch & Schools. Very impressive jobs.
Schools - it appears that you either find and restore classics for a living, or you do that as a serious hobby. What fun that must be. One question: how did you both cut out the decks? With a rotary saw? Fitz
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i do boat repairs and rebuilding plus built a few on the side, i'm actually a data communications speciallist for the state, i cut mine out with a circular saw aka Skill Saw. but currently not working on it i've got 2 in the shop to finish one is a 23 ft deck boat i'm putting stringers cross slats and floor in. the other is a customer boat getting motor work. but ne i have one coming in i'm going to fix a cracked transom where the guy hit something in a lake and tore the motor loose and put a 10 inch crank in the transom.
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05-26-2011, 04:25 PM
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When I cut my gunnel trim out(the 7'ish peice that holds the gunnel rod rack on the F-20) I noticed the plywood squares also.
Just curious if anyone has any idea on why they did this??????? Seems really cheap and bound to fail. I replaced mine with starboard. My dad's guess is that they got it through some kind of flooring company as left over peices,blanks,templates,etc..
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05-26-2011, 05:57 PM
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When Willy and I visited Franco several years back, we toured the Pursuit plant...they are turning out some of the finest boats on the market today in their class...and they are using wood squares as described here...done right it is not a sign of cheap manufacturing or an inherant problem...it's how the glass gets laid to it that makes the difference...
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