Recent content by Hunterut45

The question, the use of Marine or CDX plywood for stingers and such my intent is to encapsulate the plywood in resin and fiberglass. Also by encapsulating the stingers, bulkheads and deck in fiberglass along with Gelcoat wilI I be causing issues with the added wait.

After conducting research and reading lots of posts I have come with a plan to support the boat. I am sure a few of you will feel I am overthinking and over-cautious. Now you have an insight into my twisted mind. this is why I need to remove the Cap the deck extends approximately 3ft past the...

Thanks for your sevice

The deck is mushy and I don't think I can remove the deck without removing the cap,

Thanks for your advice

So at the end of the day when all renovations are complete and I reinstall the cap and it fits snug as you describe I should not worry.

Todhunter, thanks for the tip. when you pulled your screws to separate the hull did it drop over the wide portion of the lower hull. I expected the hull to spray and not mover in word. Should I concern myself with this.

alldodge thanks for the response. from the looks of the deck and the fact that the floor is spongy about 2ft from the transom on both port and starbprd side alldodge thanks for the response. from the looks of the deck and the fact that the floor is spongy about 2ft from the transom on both port...

Hello everyone I am new to the forum. I am contemplating on renovating a 1992 Rinker Captiva 186.. I have owned this boat since 2002 and has been a great boat. The motor died last year and the boat has sat since then. Also last year I noticed that the floor felt spongy where it ended at the...