Same issue on my 83 capri bow rider. traded the Chrysler 85 for a us marine 90.
I replaced the deck and carpet some years ago with 3/4 inch marine grade and coated it with spray on bed liner then re carpeted. I of course had to sand and grind out the seat stands that were molded in to the glass.
I dont remember what the strings (arent those the two pieces that run the length of the hull paralell to the ski locker?) looked like and now the little section of decking in the bow has rotted thru ( i didn't replace that section) but also the bow seat stands are starting to rot and the bow eye is pulling loose. So I am trying to decide if I want to rip it all up and to the strings ( i shudder to think about the transom) or do I do a patch job on the bow deck and bow eye ( any suggestions on the eye?) Or do I simply put down some new decking and cushions on top of the bow seats and prolong the inevitable??? suggestions?
I have never worked with fiberglass or gel coat. I have no idea how to replace the transom but I have been reading about how you have to remove the cap. Never done that before either... I am very much a do it yourself but I also know how impatient I can be... Also did anyone use nails or screws on the bow and stern seats or did the glass just glue everything in??? I can do it but I need more details about the grunt work.
I replaced the deck and carpet some years ago with 3/4 inch marine grade and coated it with spray on bed liner then re carpeted. I of course had to sand and grind out the seat stands that were molded in to the glass.
I dont remember what the strings (arent those the two pieces that run the length of the hull paralell to the ski locker?) looked like and now the little section of decking in the bow has rotted thru ( i didn't replace that section) but also the bow seat stands are starting to rot and the bow eye is pulling loose. So I am trying to decide if I want to rip it all up and to the strings ( i shudder to think about the transom) or do I do a patch job on the bow deck and bow eye ( any suggestions on the eye?) Or do I simply put down some new decking and cushions on top of the bow seats and prolong the inevitable??? suggestions?
I have never worked with fiberglass or gel coat. I have no idea how to replace the transom but I have been reading about how you have to remove the cap. Never done that before either... I am very much a do it yourself but I also know how impatient I can be... Also did anyone use nails or screws on the bow and stern seats or did the glass just glue everything in??? I can do it but I need more details about the grunt work.
