Re: End of Season - Project begins (long)
That could work, but it makes me feel that you could just cut flush with the sides, and lay in new floor material and glass it in like it was originally done. If you do go with the way you describe, You may want to mix a batch of thickened resin and apply it at the 30 degree seam, in between the new and old material. That way you get a decent bond between. You may also want to run a strip of mat between the stringers and new floor material as well, and screw the flooring to the stringers. I used stainless screws every six inches, that may be overkill, but hey, its what I wanted to do. Then sheath the entire floor all the way across and up the sides and transom at least 6 inches. You should have a good strong floor, and the foam will provide support as well. <br /><br />There is a debate whether to foam with the floor installed or before, either way is fine. I applied mine with the floor installed through 2 inch holes every two feet. I raised the bow as high as I could so the liquid would always flow down and mixed the foam in two cup intervals. I poured through holes closest to the transom first. As the foam expanded and reached the holes, I took the cutout from the hole saw and placed it in the hole with a 25 pound dumbell to hold it in. I continued this process towards the bow on each stringer void until complete. I then applied thickened resin to the small gap around the hole plugs, and then applied a piece of mat to cover it all up. this was all after the floor had been fully glassed in. This way I prevented blowout from pressure buildup, and I knew every nook and cranny was filled with foam. It made for a good lightweight rigid structure.
