wcsd106
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Mar 27, 2010
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Hi all,
A couple of months ago I purchased a 1984 Bayliner Trophy center console boat to replace a small bass boat as my catfishing rig. The boat was in need of repair and had some major wiring issues, so I attended to them first. Once I was able to get on the water, I thought the stern was riding a little low, but figured it was just the way this boat ran. After almost sinking it Friday night, I decided that something is definitely wrong.
Well, after searching and reading, I decided to do some exploration this morning and check for waterlogged foam.
It's waterlogged, alright... Very waterlogged. In fact, I drained the boat when I came back from the lake Friday night, left it sitting up until Saturday afternoon when I took the trailer jack off of the cinder block while I got in the boat, and when I put it back on the cinder block today it drained again for nearly 3 minutes. Lots of water.
I drilled a couple of exploratory holes figuring I could seal them back up if I didn't find anything. Unfortunately, upon drilling one of the holes water began coming out of it. The foam inside is completely soaked. I always try and find myself a fall/winter project, but I think this time it may have found me.
I'm going to be speaking with the local boat repair place this week, and have a couple of questions:
1. If I were to hire him to remove and replace the foam / any stringers that may need replaced as well, what would be a reasonable price?
2. If I decide to do this project myself, how difficult will it be to remove the cap from the boat to allow me access to the inner hull?
3. Could I possibly just cut a section of the deck to get access and use a long tool to dig the foam out of the compartments?
Any advice, suggestions, or even words of encouragement will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
A couple of months ago I purchased a 1984 Bayliner Trophy center console boat to replace a small bass boat as my catfishing rig. The boat was in need of repair and had some major wiring issues, so I attended to them first. Once I was able to get on the water, I thought the stern was riding a little low, but figured it was just the way this boat ran. After almost sinking it Friday night, I decided that something is definitely wrong.
Well, after searching and reading, I decided to do some exploration this morning and check for waterlogged foam.
It's waterlogged, alright... Very waterlogged. In fact, I drained the boat when I came back from the lake Friday night, left it sitting up until Saturday afternoon when I took the trailer jack off of the cinder block while I got in the boat, and when I put it back on the cinder block today it drained again for nearly 3 minutes. Lots of water.
I drilled a couple of exploratory holes figuring I could seal them back up if I didn't find anything. Unfortunately, upon drilling one of the holes water began coming out of it. The foam inside is completely soaked. I always try and find myself a fall/winter project, but I think this time it may have found me.
I'm going to be speaking with the local boat repair place this week, and have a couple of questions:
1. If I were to hire him to remove and replace the foam / any stringers that may need replaced as well, what would be a reasonable price?
2. If I decide to do this project myself, how difficult will it be to remove the cap from the boat to allow me access to the inner hull?
3. Could I possibly just cut a section of the deck to get access and use a long tool to dig the foam out of the compartments?
Any advice, suggestions, or even words of encouragement will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You