I posted on the post started by drewm3i about an issue I fond with my Sig. The survey found some wet wood on one stringer and we negotiated the price accordingly (extremely attractive price for what we got, so no real regrets, at least not yet). I figured we would run the boat a year, and I would tear into it after next season. Well, I guess the plan has changed. The structure under the motor mount has cracked. My guess is that the cold temperatures we have had caused the water to expand. So, I have read several of the posts here and watched the friscoboaters videos. So I think I have a handle on the work ahead. At least on a high level. I do have some interesting constraints. First, the Admiral will kill me if the boat isn't ready for this summer. So time is an issue. Fortunately I have insulated Carharts so I've started working now. Second, the logistics on where its stored and being wrapped make pulling the engine impossible for now.
I will post some pics as soon as I figure it out on this forum (looking for the link on how to, any ideas?). But the plan is to do the demo work with engine in place for now. This is the furthest outside stringer assembly on the starboard side. I say assembly, as it appears to be two parallel stringers that run from the transom up to the first bulkhead up to the fuel tank. One of the stingers then continues up to aft berth/salon area. The wood is very wet and I am still looking for source. I though it was a leaking support from the swim platform. But looking at the foam and the overall amount of water in the wood, I am thinking something else may be letting water in. One possible path is the hose feeding the A/C unit. It appears to run up under the decking that is under the seats in the salon. A leak here would feed that cavity that these wet stringers reside. The rest of the boat is bone dry. Thanks ahead f time for the assistance.
I will post some pics as soon as I figure it out on this forum (looking for the link on how to, any ideas?). But the plan is to do the demo work with engine in place for now. This is the furthest outside stringer assembly on the starboard side. I say assembly, as it appears to be two parallel stringers that run from the transom up to the first bulkhead up to the fuel tank. One of the stingers then continues up to aft berth/salon area. The wood is very wet and I am still looking for source. I though it was a leaking support from the swim platform. But looking at the foam and the overall amount of water in the wood, I am thinking something else may be letting water in. One possible path is the hose feeding the A/C unit. It appears to run up under the decking that is under the seats in the salon. A leak here would feed that cavity that these wet stringers reside. The rest of the boat is bone dry. Thanks ahead f time for the assistance.