Kootenay Troller
Seaman
- Joined
- Aug 1, 2013
- Messages
- 52
Picked up a second boat to serve as a home for my spare motor that I was keeping in my shop to replace the 1991 200hp 2.5LMariner on my other boat. But that engine runs perfect and I don't see that changing. The replacement is a 1994 225hp 3.0L.
The boat is a early 70's, (can't see the HIN #) 21 Foot Reinell Alaskan Hardtop!
The guy pulled the OMC and had a shop glass in the hole. I think I gotta grind out the fiberglass on the plug as it looks terrible!
Floor looked solid but as I was removing the cabinets I found a few screws that were rusted! Sounded the floor more thoroughly and found 3 questionable spots.
Cut a couple inspection holes and it lead to me becoming Captain Destructo!!!
I was surprised by the lack of structure under the floor. One stringer on each side going back to the bilge. And a small piece of plywood spanning the seam in the deck. Basically the floor was supported by the one stringer and the outside of the hull and the foam supported the mid span!
The boat is a early 70's, (can't see the HIN #) 21 Foot Reinell Alaskan Hardtop!
The guy pulled the OMC and had a shop glass in the hole. I think I gotta grind out the fiberglass on the plug as it looks terrible!
Floor looked solid but as I was removing the cabinets I found a few screws that were rusted! Sounded the floor more thoroughly and found 3 questionable spots.
Cut a couple inspection holes and it lead to me becoming Captain Destructo!!!
I was surprised by the lack of structure under the floor. One stringer on each side going back to the bilge. And a small piece of plywood spanning the seam in the deck. Basically the floor was supported by the one stringer and the outside of the hull and the foam supported the mid span!