LGBoater22
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Been a forum member for just under a year...done a lot of reading but never posted. I have a 1981 Cruisers Inc Baron SX 222. Lots of sentimental value as it was our 1st family boat back when I was a kid. After my Dad passed, I went looking for it and found it. Now I own it again and am trying to rebuild it, not necessarily restore to original. After gutting it, I'm literally at square 1! Ok...you' re all up to speed!
I have a major hull issue now and need guidance. The boat is gutted except for a few stringers and some foam. I recently discovered quite a few soft spots on the hull leading me to the conclusion that the wood core or sections of it are bad for approx the aft 8 feet of the boat. Water meter also shows water up front but hammer test sounds ok. Any other boat, I prob trash but this is Dad's boat and want to know if its possible to fix/replace the core from the inside? Not on a timeline and not afraid of hard work...just don't want to dump a ton of money into a hull that is not structurally viable. Also want to make the right decision and not an emotional one.
Any help?
Thx
R
Been a forum member for just under a year...done a lot of reading but never posted. I have a 1981 Cruisers Inc Baron SX 222. Lots of sentimental value as it was our 1st family boat back when I was a kid. After my Dad passed, I went looking for it and found it. Now I own it again and am trying to rebuild it, not necessarily restore to original. After gutting it, I'm literally at square 1! Ok...you' re all up to speed!
I have a major hull issue now and need guidance. The boat is gutted except for a few stringers and some foam. I recently discovered quite a few soft spots on the hull leading me to the conclusion that the wood core or sections of it are bad for approx the aft 8 feet of the boat. Water meter also shows water up front but hammer test sounds ok. Any other boat, I prob trash but this is Dad's boat and want to know if its possible to fix/replace the core from the inside? Not on a timeline and not afraid of hard work...just don't want to dump a ton of money into a hull that is not structurally viable. Also want to make the right decision and not an emotional one.
Any help?
Thx
R