Hole under batteries

[werkellys]

I have a pro craft 1650 I just bought in good shape, but I noticed under the batteries both sides there are holes.
I can see the foam.
No trays or boxes they just had the batteries sitting loose.
What do I need to do to repair this?
Do I use battery boxes when I'm done or trays? Thanks in advance
Starting battery on one side and 2 on other.

 

[tpenfield]

It would be best to post a picture so that we can see what you are seeing. It sounds like you will be replacing the structure and the foam in that area, but often there is more than meets the eye. It depends on how long the holes have been there and what amounts of moisture they have been exposed to, etc.

 

[werkellys]

can't upload photo too big

 

[Woodonglass]

Best to use a Free Photobucket account to load your pics. Copy and paste the IMG Code.

 

[werkellys]

I hope this works

 

[Woodonglass]

Use the IMG Code. It's much better...
I'd use Acetone and a scrub brush to clean up the mess, then a R/O sander with 60 grit to sand down the existing glass and then use some bondo hair to fill in the hole and then paint using some Oil Based rustoleum. 3-4 coats. Then I'd buy battery boxes and strap em down with these...

But... As tpenfield states, depending on the age of the boat and other factors you could have other factors to consider. Have you done a thorough inspection of the boat? Transom flex, Deck Soft spots, etc... What do you know about it's maintenance and care history? How was it stored in the off season? Inside? Covered?

 

[Grandad]

That is U G L Y ! After you remove all the (acid?) damaged structure, I'd suggest that you flood the area, including battery cables and terminals with something such as baking soda to neutralize any remaining acid. Then rebuild, adding a cradle of sorts that will keep battery boxes, NOT trays, securely in place.
- Grandad

 

[produceguy]

Is that water or acid soaking that foam?

 

[MTboatguy]

Boy that is ugly, I would be very careful cleaning that area up, make sure and use acid neutral gloves as well as a good quality air filter to prevent inhaling anything that has acid in it, once clean make sure and put neutralizer over that whole area. Once you have it cleaned up, make sure and check the quality of everything in at least that area to make sure there is no hidden damage. When cleaning up acid, you can never be to careful, getting burned or inhaling dust mixed with the acid is not fun and in the case of inhalation could be fatal.

 

[werkellys]

It's water I sprayed the acid cleaner that turns pink and no pink.
Should i just try to get all the water i can out?
Should I remove all the foam under the bad spots?
i bought new batteries and boxes

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[Woodonglass]

Like everyone has been saying...If the holes have been there for a while and the boat has been exposed to the elements for a while there's no telling how much water could be below your deck and how much damage could be below. You should really consider doing some thorough investigation below the deck before you seal everything back up.

 

[werkellys]

Ok i did the tap test when i take out the existing foam is there a certain type of foam i should put back in there?

 

[Woodonglass]

The Tap test???

 

[werkellys]

i tapped around the hole to see how much i need to cut out.
i was headed to town for some screws and replacement fiberglass supplies I was wondering about the foam once I am done with inspection and repair.

 

[Woodonglass]

How much wood/deck will need to be replaced? You prolly won't nee much foam soooo, I'd prolly use some of this...http://greatstuff.dow.com/products/pond-and-stone/

 

[werkellys]

ok thank you ill look for it
didn't know they had that one