how to removing deck and foam from the stern of a bowrider with cap on?outboard

[bzajdek]

I have a 16' bowrider that has the rear half of the deck rotten, I removed most of what is accesible but underneath the rear splashwell and seats(cap has molded in seats and splashwell) is not easy to get a circlular, jig, or sawzall underneath. The stringers are fully encapsulated and almost a 1/4 thick, so i would like to remove the last half of the foam and install a new deck but the last 18" is almost impossible to get to. I really do not want to remove the cap this year, any help is appreciated.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: how to removing deck and foam from the stern of a bowrider with cap on?outboard

Picture???

It sounds as if you are going for a shortcut........ sorry none to be found...... no idea except doing it right......

 

[bzajdek]

Re: how to removing deck and foam from the stern of a bowrider with cap on?outboard

Sorry I don't have pics right now, I am trying to take a small shortcut, I don't have the time this season to remove the cap, maybe I might have to do the repair in 2 stages, because I just had a brain fart, if i do remove the deck under the splashwell how will I screw the new deck down. Maybe someone else has been in the same situation.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: how to removing deck and foam from the stern of a bowrider with cap on?outboard

You can fasten it with PL or Peanut Butter (resin) and fiberglassed in on the edges. It will work