Re: 1989 Australian Flightcraft 18XLT Deck/Stringers/Upholstery Resto
Here is the boat, Flightcraft by Malibu. I, like you, did not know what I was getting into when I bought this boat. but it was a good price and a Yamaha 200HP ProV in great condition so I pulled the trigger. I knew at some...
Re: 1989 Australian Flightcraft 18XLT Deck/Stringers/Upholstery Resto
Here is the stringer removed and the hull ground down. Note the two beads of adhesive that held the stringer on the hull.
Re: 1989 Australian Flightcraft 18XLT Deck/Stringers/Upholstery Resto
Here is what was left of the stringer, whole thing was like this. Suprised it was not more discolored.
Re: 1989 Australian Flightcraft 18XLT Deck/Stringers/Upholstery Resto
Heres the stringers in the stern. There was some kind of back deck/transom support in the back attachced to each stringer that was completely rotted as well. Need to be replaced.
Re: 1989 Australian Flightcraft 18XLT Deck/Stringers/Upholstery Resto
Here is the stringers looking forward. The bulkhead used to go all the way across but rot got it.