So, Im new here. Did some searching and there is almost too much information and different ways of doing things.
For many years I used my great grandpas 1970 14' lund fishing boat. No floor just 3 benches.
I recently purchased a 1980 16' Sea Nymph fishing boat. Its in pretty good shape but the floor has a few soft spots. Not everywhere but one right in front of the drivers seat/ live well, and one right in front of the console. And there appears to be some dry rot. I want to replace the deck and carpet. Im not a hard core boater or fisherman but do enjoy it a few times a year. This boat will spend a lot of time in the shed and will be used on inland lakes in MN. So I have a few questions.
1. I poked around under the deck and where the soft spots are, the foam is a little wet but if I stick my finger down in it, it appears dry. Do I replace it? If so with what? (I would prefer not to but will if needed)
2. What do I use for decking? And do I need to seal it? (boat wont sit out in the rain or by a dock)
3. Do I want to completely seal the top of the deck so water cant get under it? I know drainage is an issue with the poured foam.
4. Is there a way to seal pop rivets for re-attaching the console rather than using boat rivets?
Keep in mind, I have very limited boat knowledge, but I have extensive experience in fabrication, construction, and mechanical repair. I want too keep this simple and low cost but also like to do things right.
Thanks for any help!!
For many years I used my great grandpas 1970 14' lund fishing boat. No floor just 3 benches.
I recently purchased a 1980 16' Sea Nymph fishing boat. Its in pretty good shape but the floor has a few soft spots. Not everywhere but one right in front of the drivers seat/ live well, and one right in front of the console. And there appears to be some dry rot. I want to replace the deck and carpet. Im not a hard core boater or fisherman but do enjoy it a few times a year. This boat will spend a lot of time in the shed and will be used on inland lakes in MN. So I have a few questions.
1. I poked around under the deck and where the soft spots are, the foam is a little wet but if I stick my finger down in it, it appears dry. Do I replace it? If so with what? (I would prefer not to but will if needed)
2. What do I use for decking? And do I need to seal it? (boat wont sit out in the rain or by a dock)
3. Do I want to completely seal the top of the deck so water cant get under it? I know drainage is an issue with the poured foam.
4. Is there a way to seal pop rivets for re-attaching the console rather than using boat rivets?
Keep in mind, I have very limited boat knowledge, but I have extensive experience in fabrication, construction, and mechanical repair. I want too keep this simple and low cost but also like to do things right.
Thanks for any help!!