RICHARD5
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Aug 8, 2009
- Messages
- 150
1985 22' HydroSwift
Ford 351W w/ VP T270 I/O
Today I pulled up the last of the vinyl covering on the work deck. This allowed me to inspect the topside of the plywood decking. I was pleased to see the ply is matted and no signs of delam or rot. The previous owner had carpet squares laid over carpet over glued vinyl covering. I tossed the carpet as soon as I bought the boat last Oct.
And I took up the decking over the fuel tank (separate cover held in place with screws). This allowed me access to the bilge on the back third of the boat. I cored the orginal foam in 9 locations, as far as I can tell she's as dry as a bone.
Because I'm planning a new deck layout plus I just want to see the condition of the hull so I'll be taking up the existing decking. If I figure out how to post pics here I'll have lots to show.
That deck project may wait while I schedule my other project: patching the exterior hull and spraying new gel. I'm her 3rd owner. The first guy rode her hard for the first 22 yrs; the 2nd guy was a hack and had a reverse midas touch(even though he had her less than a yr, he hacked the wiring, fuel system, and engine timing); now it's my turn and I have latent OCD/perfectionist tendencies with skills in wood and glass.
Being unemployed I am accepting donations. It's for a good cause. Think of the children.
Ford 351W w/ VP T270 I/O
Today I pulled up the last of the vinyl covering on the work deck. This allowed me to inspect the topside of the plywood decking. I was pleased to see the ply is matted and no signs of delam or rot. The previous owner had carpet squares laid over carpet over glued vinyl covering. I tossed the carpet as soon as I bought the boat last Oct.
And I took up the decking over the fuel tank (separate cover held in place with screws). This allowed me access to the bilge on the back third of the boat. I cored the orginal foam in 9 locations, as far as I can tell she's as dry as a bone.
Because I'm planning a new deck layout plus I just want to see the condition of the hull so I'll be taking up the existing decking. If I figure out how to post pics here I'll have lots to show.
That deck project may wait while I schedule my other project: patching the exterior hull and spraying new gel. I'm her 3rd owner. The first guy rode her hard for the first 22 yrs; the 2nd guy was a hack and had a reverse midas touch(even though he had her less than a yr, he hacked the wiring, fuel system, and engine timing); now it's my turn and I have latent OCD/perfectionist tendencies with skills in wood and glass.
Being unemployed I am accepting donations. It's for a good cause. Think of the children.