First time poster, long-time reader.
I've recently come into possession of a 1970's ('76, maybe?) Arrow Glass. I believe this is the Triton model, although I'm not certain about that. It has one seat in the front, a center seat over a live well, and a rear seat. It also has stick steering. The previous owner was a tad neglectful of the poor boat, and had done some shoddy fiberglass repair. I've stripped most of the fittings loose so that I can sand down the "repairs" and redo them, and I've hit upon two questions.
A small area (maybe 8" x 8") just under where the rear seat bolts to the floor is squishy, so I'm assuming rot. Does anyone have any info on how these boats are built under the 'glass? Can I cut a small panel out of the floor and access the wood underneath? Are there better solutions?
Secondly, on the transom, there are two chrome rings to tie off to. What are these called? The studs have rusted off, so I'm trying to find replacements.
Thanks in advance,
Wes
I've recently come into possession of a 1970's ('76, maybe?) Arrow Glass. I believe this is the Triton model, although I'm not certain about that. It has one seat in the front, a center seat over a live well, and a rear seat. It also has stick steering. The previous owner was a tad neglectful of the poor boat, and had done some shoddy fiberglass repair. I've stripped most of the fittings loose so that I can sand down the "repairs" and redo them, and I've hit upon two questions.
A small area (maybe 8" x 8") just under where the rear seat bolts to the floor is squishy, so I'm assuming rot. Does anyone have any info on how these boats are built under the 'glass? Can I cut a small panel out of the floor and access the wood underneath? Are there better solutions?
Secondly, on the transom, there are two chrome rings to tie off to. What are these called? The studs have rusted off, so I'm trying to find replacements.
Thanks in advance,
Wes