1971 Glastron V 166 restore

[dmock]

Hey guys. Been reading some threads and figured this would be a good site for my questions. I just got a 1971 v 166 , noticed the floor was soft, after I pulled that up noticed a couple of spots of rot on the stringers, transom seems fine. Can I just replace the rot(probably 2-4 inches in length) also fiberglass on stringers stops about an inch or so from the transom, is this right or should it join to the fiberglass on the transom

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1971 Glastron V 166 restore

Pics really help us to help you. Boats of this vintage with soft spots in the deck, usually have a lot more issues that what is described. I'd recommend a LOT more investigation.

 

[dmock]

Re: 1971 Glastron V 166 restore

Thanx woodonglass... I will post pics tomorrow afternoon. I have torn up the entire floor and the damage I described is it. You wouldn't believe this boat, looks like it never saw the water much at all, looks like the damage I described was just neglect from the previous owner nt keeping it covered the last couple of years. The hull is pristine . Looks like new. Seriously looks like it was never loaded or unloaded. Upholstery all original and in excellent shape other than a little dry rot on the dash

 

[dmock]

Re: 1971 Glastron V 166 restore

Woodonglass thanx for the advice. Checked further on the stringers and they are shot. Fiber glass on outside good and solid but I made a hole and the wood inside is rotted. Tried to post pics but it says failed to load. Can I sister the stringer and fiberglass or do I need to split the glass ,remove the wood and reglass. This is my first boat and I appreciate you starting me out right and telling me to investigate more.