GraphicsGuy
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I have a 1987 Baja Force 216. I found the deck rotted out from underneath from trapped water. While cutting it out, I have found that the two beams / stringers that run the length of the boat are rotted out also, there are a few placed were the fiberglass is not closed up or cut for fuel fill lines to pass through, and not sealed, these places allowed water to get in and get trapped in the wood under the fiberglass.
Now I need to replace the decks and the two beams. ALthough I have with many materials. I am not a boat builder and I am looking for any and all advice on replacing these beams. Are they one piece or sistered? what is the type of wood? Any information would be great, I am sure we can do the work, but I want to do this right.
What is the importance of these beams, are they structural to the hull or are they just to support the decks?
Has anyone done this? Pics?
I am not sure if the rot extends to the part of the beams the motor mounts to, do I have to replace the whole thing or can I just replace the forward 3/4 of this beam?
Thank you for any input you have.
Now I need to replace the decks and the two beams. ALthough I have with many materials. I am not a boat builder and I am looking for any and all advice on replacing these beams. Are they one piece or sistered? what is the type of wood? Any information would be great, I am sure we can do the work, but I want to do this right.
What is the importance of these beams, are they structural to the hull or are they just to support the decks?
Has anyone done this? Pics?
I am not sure if the rot extends to the part of the beams the motor mounts to, do I have to replace the whole thing or can I just replace the forward 3/4 of this beam?
Thank you for any input you have.