Re: '93 Monark Pro 1900 rebuild
Before taking on this project I was a lurker on almost all the builds on the site getting an idea of just what I was getting into....little did I know. LOL!! I have had a couple surprises along the way I hadnt counted on. First was the fact that in order to get the deck boards out I had to remove the lower side section shown in the second to last pic here under the shifter. Fortunatly, once the rivets were drilled out the pieces came out and the poured in foam behind popped right off with it. My next surprised was the pitted metal on the side rail where the starboard console was mounted (last pic).
However, today as I pulled up more decking I was surprised to find two small holes in the top of the plastic fuel tank. At first I thought maybe I had drilled too deep removing rivets, but upon further inspection I found the holes appeared old and no holes in the deck above. The holes are small, less than 1/8in, side by side about 1.5in apart. I cannot think of why they'd be there but perhaps someone on here would. Also, if they are not, what is the best way to patch these? Im on a tight budget so would hate to blow a lot on replacing it.
So a little about my plans. Replace deck. Debating between vinyl and a roll-on coating but either way no carpet on floors. New carpet on gunnels down to bottom of the rod lockers. The stern of the boat has side storage besides the splashwell and an 18in "bench" in front of the splashwell that had more storage on one side and a livewell on the other. But what I dont like is this bench is first taking up floor space but also isnt level with the splashwell and rear storage. This creates an issue when trying to stand up there and fight a fish without tripping. I'm considering removing the deck and closing in the underneath of the splashwell with only hatch access. So far, Im not planning on removing the pour in foam under the deck as Ive done several core checks and no sign of any rotted foam. Had thought about removing and sealing but I know the boat sat in the water for 4 days on my last trip and the water in the bilge was minimal and I know where the loose rivet causing the leak is. Other things planned include new bildge pumps(2), a washdown pump, new stereo (of coarse), new dash, some rewiring, new plumbing to livewells, new fuel fill hose and vent hose, etc..
Any suggestions and/critiques (even negative) are more than welcome. My plan is to splashdown memorial day weekend. For those tagging along, there will be some slow times in the build as my times are limited week nights and weekends seem to be filling up quick with plans but I will do my best to update when work is done
BTW- I've seen it asked several times what is best for removing the old carpet glue and what I found was an orange citrus spray called Goo Gone. Spray it on, let sit about 10min, and scrape with a putty knife, rinse clean. Cleans right down to alum and best of all no chemical fumes and leaves the garage smelling citrus fresh
~RNP
