Wondering how much my latest boat weighs.

[newtons law]

Recently got a 1984 Galaxy conquest that's 19.5' long and has the 3.0 engine. It's a runabout with walk through windshield. Trailer is a single axle ( three" pile type),and has no brakes. Got to looking and noticed the tires seemed toed out a lot,and the axle id bowed down instead of almost level. Thinking either someone hit a lot of bumps or that axle isn't strong enough for the weight of this boat. Sticker on axle says it's rated for 3500#. Can't find the specs on this boats weight.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Weigh it.

Being 41 years old, it is probably holding many pounds of water

 

[sailorb12]

Sounds like you're looking to get a new trailer. Maybe ask around near your marina for some boat launch services. They may have a scale. Scott is right too, for the age of the boat it could be holding more weight. Also, if you're shopping for a new trailer, ask the dealer if they can weigh your boat. They may have a scale and will need to know kind of trailer would support your boat. "...tires seemed toed out a lot, and the axle is bowed down instead of almost level..." -Doesn't sound good.

 

[rolmops]

the official weight for the 1900v is 2600 pounds, but like Scott said There might well be a ton of water in the foam

 

[newtons law]

the official weight for the 1900v is 2600 pounds, but like Scott said There might well be a ton of water in the foam

I'm removing the rotted flooring,and all the wood and seating.can that foam be dried out? If not, can I cut it out and put new in? Not a lot under floor but stringer is rotted and will require replacement.As is one side under the jump seat area next to bilge area.Hoping replacing all this wood will lighten the boat.

 

[newtons law]

I'm removing the rotted flooring,and all the wood and seating.can that foam be dried out? If not, can I cut it out and put new in? Not a lot under floor but stringer is rotted and will require replacement.As is one side under the jump seat area next to bilge area.Hoping replacing all this wood will lighten the boat.

 

[newtons law]

It's a mess right now.

 

[Scott Danforth]

I'm removing the rotted flooring,and all the wood and seating.can that foam be dried out? If not, can I cut it out and put new in? Not a lot under floor but stringer is rotted and will require replacement.As is one side under the jump seat area next to bilge area.Hoping replacing all this wood will lighten the boat.

No, it will never dry out and be back to usable foam

Yes you can remove and replace

Go to the stickies at the top of the restoration forum

 

[cyclops222]

Reason so many boats have rotted wood AND water filled foam insulation ?
All the foams are....OPEN CELL TYPE .... The cheapest type to use for more new boat profits. USCG approved for NEW boat floatation tests.
I always use Home Depot Blue Closed Cell Foam sheets. Cut them to fit spaces. RTV Silicone stripe on the bottom of foam pieces. I use Patio Bricks to hold the bent in place foam pieces for 3 days.

 

[racerone]

I would use pieces of plastic pipe in there.-----Ends closed off.------Saves on the amount of foam you need to buy.

 

[Scott Danforth]

based on the pictures, the boat needs a full cap-off / engine & drive out restoration.

 

[racerone]

With the price of new boats this work is worth doing.----But not everybody is up to the challenge.----Many hours of work with little sign of progress.

 

[JASinIL2006]

The pour-in expanding foam that most of us have used is a closed-cell urethane foam. It not only provides flotation while adding very little weight, but it also adds rigidity to the hull and sound dampening.

The problem with wet foam (and rotten wood stringers, bulkheads and transom cores) generally stems from the boat being stored improperly.

 

[cyclops222]

Blue closed cell foam is under almost every floating dock. Last for decades with no special care