Anyway to Replace Center Stringer w/o Removing Floor

[atengnr]

Ok, This boat received 2 of 3 stringer replacement and floor replacement back in 1997. Well, after some suspicion that the original center stringer may be rotted, I removed a few square inches of the glass and found that it is rotted (I had removed a small section of the floor to patch a split in the hull).

So, is there a way to replacement this stringer (seacast) without removing the entire floor? Could I remove the flooring above the stringer, remove the rotted stringer wood and pour the seacast, then patch the floor? Or is this a compromise is floor strength...


Thanks.

 

[slasmith1]

Re: Anyway to Replace Center Stringer w/o Removing Floor

Is there any way to change your underwear without removing your pants?

 

[JaSla74]

Re: Anyway to Replace Center Stringer w/o Removing Floor

Does a duck have lips?

 

[JaSla74]

Re: Anyway to Replace Center Stringer w/o Removing Floor

Well, anything is possible, but you're better off ripping the deck out and doing it right.

 

[rtpassini]

Re: Anyway to Replace Center Stringer w/o Removing Floor

its probably a lot of work and i dont know much about stringer replacement. but could you cut out your floor in the shape of the stringer? like an access panel in a wall?

 

[waterwezl]

Re: Anyway to Replace Center Stringer w/o Removing Floor

I've patched walls like this before. Go to the stringers left and right of the center one and, setting the saw to the depth of the floor wood, cut away a section and expose half of each stringer. This will give plenty of access and a lip for the new floor section to sit on when you lay in the new piece of floor.

However, depending on the width of the floor, you may be better off just taking the whole thing up and laying in new flooring. It also gives you a chance to inspect the precious work. Then make repairs accordingly if needed.

Just my two cents...Jason

 

[atengnr]

Re: Anyway to Replace Center Stringer w/o Removing Floor

Thanks for the replies.

Im not sure Im up to this task again! Im disappointed in this finding given this is a boat that has been in the family since new, and I just invested a good bit of time and $ having my 1968 55HP rebuilt for use with this boat.

Does anyone here in the forum do this kind of work that lives in/near SE Michigan who might be interested in taking on this project??

Thanks.

 

[drewmitch44]

Re: Anyway to Replace Center Stringer w/o Removing Floor

Is there any way to change your underwear without removing your pants?

Yes there is a way!