1997 Bayliner Capri Stringer and Floor Repair

SteveD78

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Hey Guys,

Just looking for some help. I'm trying to replace some rotten stringers etc. for my first time. Long story short, I was told the boat was good to go and not so much. Anyway. started demo today. Cut up about 4"'s on both sides of the ski locker and all the way to the bow seating area.

Planning on replacing the stringers and section of flooring, so I can run a new piece of floor and cut out a new hole for access.

After getting busy under the driver side, or starboard, still new at this lol, I noticed another stringer that didn't even look like it had fiberglass. Nothing came with the foam, just bare. All the foam is water logged, so have to remove all that and now replace another stringer section. Can you tell me if this looks normal? Almost looks like the inner hull has been compromised as well. Any advice would be appreciated.20260826_172519.jpg
 

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MikeSchinlaub

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I can't see anything that looks like hull damage, but you're definitely in for a complete tear down. With the stringers that you can see in that condition and water logged foam, you can bet that the whole stringer system is going to be about as bad. So now you're in for stringers, floor, motor mounts, and most likely transome.
 
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