I recently picked up 1999 Polar Kraft boat. Overall it is in good condition. However, there are a few chips and cracks in the fiberglass floor. Nothing major but just something I want to get ahead of for there are some issues that can create soft spots. So my question is what is the best way to go about preemptively correcting this issue?
I was thinking of cleaning the floor really good and then possibly laying down an epoxy layer on top? I really have no idea what's the best way and this is my first boat so any good advice you guys can give is absolutely appreciated
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Need some pics so we can see what you are seeing. Server issues on the site currently, so uploading pics directly is not an option. You can create a google photo album and upload the link however.
Without pics however, you could drill some core samples in the floorboard to see if the wood is dry or not. I personally would pull the floor and replace with new plywood for 2 reasons..... That way, you are ensuring that the floorboards are new and if all that needs to be fixed is the wood, then it's done and over with...and 2..., by pulling the floor, you can see the foam, stringers and bulkheads underneath much easier and assess any damage to them and whether or not you feel they need to be further looked into.
"Chips and cracks" don't give much data for a diagnosis. It can be exactly that, or can be the start of something much more extreme. Your deck could be rotted through with a half inch layer of fiberglass over it, making it seem structurally sound. Slapping a layer of resin over it could potentially put a bandaid on a major wound.
You ultimately do you, but if you want to do right by this boat, you will at the bare minimum look further into the deck floorings overall full condition.
