mwmotorsports
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- Jun 18, 2007
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I have a 1985 Sea Raider 18ft fiberglass fish and ski with open bow. The flooring from the dash area back to the transom is soft and rotted through quite badly. The boat is great otherwise. Seat mounts are strong and all is pretty much in good condition for it's age. I have been contemplating replacing the floor myself but I really don't know if it's something I want to tackle as I want it done right and doubt my abilities. It's a plywood floor that is fiberglassed in to the hull. I have made up a sheet of carpeted plywood which I layed over the rotted floor but I want it fixed the way it should be after 2 years of reliable use of the boat. Plus the added weight of the peice I put in is more than I care for with all the other equipment I have in it for fishing and recreational water time.
Unfortunately around my area there aren't many choices for persons to repair this for me. If I were to come across one and inquired about the floor replacement how much do you think I should expect to hear for $$rates for labor and materials? I completely understand that rates can vary a lot but do any of you out there have experience with this and what did you pay? I am really just looking for a starting point on what to expect from a shop that may repair it. I am quite mechanical myself but the wood and fiberglass thing is a whole new ball game for me and I fear I will be disgusted with the results doing it myslef.
Thanks for any tips.
Unfortunately around my area there aren't many choices for persons to repair this for me. If I were to come across one and inquired about the floor replacement how much do you think I should expect to hear for $$rates for labor and materials? I completely understand that rates can vary a lot but do any of you out there have experience with this and what did you pay? I am really just looking for a starting point on what to expect from a shop that may repair it. I am quite mechanical myself but the wood and fiberglass thing is a whole new ball game for me and I fear I will be disgusted with the results doing it myslef.
Thanks for any tips.