Help with 92 Bayliner classic 2252 deck repair

[bada_bing]

We just picked up our first boat and to add to this we are noobs so please go lightly. We purchased a 92 Bayliner classic 2252 in pretty good shape with a trailer. I was able to take the boat out on the lake with the previous owner and the engine didn't appear to leak any fluids, no weird engine noises and started rite up every time. Checked the oil levels before and after a 45 minute spin and it looked good, nice color and no sign of moisture. The exterior of the boat has no damage and overall pretty good shape but could use a good polish which is something else I need help with with. After doing some research I found that 3m polish and a good buffer pad/wheel will do the trick.

On the deck there are a couple soft spots one located near the rear of the boat in front of the rear seat, then spot is about 12"x12" and the other is located in the cabin when you step down between the bathroom and the sink. The spot is about 14"x14" in size. In the cabin seating area under the large pillow seat the wook is rotted out on the left side. After looking around I believe the water was coming into the cabin via a poorly cauked horn and spot light. I would like to repair these few items now that I have sealed all the noticeable spots I listed above.

Can you guys help me with the best way to repair these spots and the correct material? Can I just cut out the rotted board and use a new piece of plywood tucked from below the deck and drilled from the top then glass the top of the plywood?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Help with 92 Bayliner classic 2252 deck repair

R U sure the water did NOT get below deck and damage anything down below?? Like Waterlog the foam or Stringers or BulkHeads???

 

[bada_bing]

Re: Help with 92 Bayliner classic 2252 deck repair

R U sure the water did NOT get below deck and damage anything down below?? Like Waterlog the foam or Stringers or BulkHeads???

OK so I finally got some time to see the damage. First off we had to move the boat into the driveway because our association does not permit boat parking in the street and we have 30 day to move the boat from our driveway... Anyhow we received lots and lots of rain the past two days and what I observed was that rain water entered the boat I am assuming the rain pentitrated the canvas cover. What I found was that in the bow section where I observed the soft spot just as you enter below the cuddy cabin once you step down the one step that entire 16x16 section was filled with water. I instantly panicked and started scooping up the water from that area. I then cut out the carpet and seen that the 1/2 board was rotted and under that board was just filled with water. I broke up all the rotted wood and scooped up the rest of the water about 10-15 gallons of water. after cleaning up that area very good I noticed that everything looks in good condition and that compartment was self contained and DID NOT leak to down below. I also noticed that there are two drain holes, one appears to lead towards the back of the boat and the other towards the front. So to answer your question there is not damage below the deck as the are that contained water was an isolated pouch and the fiberglass that leads to below deck was not damaged.

Now the question is what is the water not draining out of the boat? I can understand that because the boat is parked backwards in my driveway and the boat is on a slant so all the water from the rain drained to the least resistance path which is the front of the boat, BUT what I need to know is where is why is the water not draining out of the boat? Where does that drain which appears to point to the front of the boat exit?

Can you please give me some guidance on this matter? Is it normal for water to remain in the discovered location? Am I not suppose to back my boat up my driveway?

As to repair I plane to dry the damaged area with a heat gun and lay down a new board and re-fiberglass that section, is this ok?


Thanks

 

[Rodbow]

Re: Help with 92 Bayliner classic 2252 deck repair

Hello bada, I have a '92 Bayliner Rendezvous - 25' fiberglass catamaran type 'toons w/ 175 Merc.
Answer to some of your questions:
Is it normal for water to remain in the discovered location? NO
Am I not suppose to back my boat up my driveway? NO - NOONE parks a boat with the bow downhill!
And the hole "going to the front of the boat" is actually a hole going to the aft of the boat. No water is to run forward - it all is supposed to run aftwards (to the rear) for the bilge pumps to pick up.

Do the repairs that you were talking about and I hope you've found an alternative to the parking issue by now..

 

[GT1000000]

Re: Help with 92 Bayliner classic 2252 deck repair

Hi and welcome bada_bing,

You are in the best place to get all the info you will need to get this done right...

First things, first...Until you come up with a solution to your parking issues, you need to figure out a way to raise the front of the boat much higher than the back to allow for drainage...make sure you pull the bilge plug...

You might be able to use a straightened out coat hanger, although probably not long enough...or a "fish tape"[this is a spool of tough wire used in the electrical trades to run wires through conduit and such] and see if the drain/limber holes are clear...

The next thing you need to supply us with pictures of the damages you are encountering...some long shots, mid shots and close ups...will help us to see what you see...

These are links on how to do that...http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=288451&p=3721972&viewfull=1#post3721972, http://photobucket.com/, ...OR... http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=533219

R U sure the water did NOT get below deck and damage anything down below?? Like Waterlog the foam or Stringers or BulkHeads???

I also quoted the above^^^^ because it is very important that you make this determination...

Most repairs on fiberglass boats involve poly resin, Chopped Strand Mat, 1708 biaxial cloth, and a good quality plywood such as Marine Grade, Arauco, Exterior Grade Fir, Underlayment or MDO

Once we have all the facts, we'll get you some solutions...till then...

Best of Luck and Have Fun!
GT1M