Boat Decking

[Moparmadness316]

I am brand new to this site and new to boating. I recently purchased an older boat. a 1984 Sea Raider Bow Rider. It didn't run. I have her running now. But there are a few soft spots in the deck. I looked around and found a lot of information about replacing the plywood decking. The only thing I have an issue with is under the bow itself. I was able to get the rest up. But the bow of this boat has seats built in with storage underneath with a small (maybe 18" section) of plastic as the floor. Any ideas on how to get the wood out from under there? I am fairly handy. I did get her running. Just need some help with this floor. Any suggestions?????

 

[Scott Danforth]

take a few pictures and post them. most likely you have to remove the cap (top of the boat)

 

[Moparmadness316]

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[Moparmadness316]

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[Moparmadness316]

take a few pictures and post them. most likely you have to remove the cap (top of the boat)

pic 3

 

[52FordF2]

Did you redo the stringers or just replace the deck?

When I did mine I crawled under there, removed and replaced the wood.
If I did it again I would just cut the floor section out and fiberglass the piece back in.

 

[Scott Danforth]

I would remove the cap. pull the rub rail, pull all the cap screws, cut the sealant with a linoleum knife, suspend from the rafters with ratchet straps. were the front bow well is, that is simply sitting on top of the sole anyway. there will probably be a few screws down from the top to the sole.