Soft spot in floor of aluminum boat

[txcopfromcali]

I have a 2003 G3 1860 and have just discovered a soft spot in the floor near the bow, befor the casting deck. There is a thin sheet of diamond flooring which when stood on, comes up a little, and lookes stained.

Any tips on repair?

Thanks

 

[Boatist]

Re: Soft spot in floor of aluminum boat

unbolt it from the floor and add a support under it.
If rotted wood I would replace with a Aluminum channel or Angle and you will never need to do again.

 

[txcopfromcali]

Re: Soft spot in floor of aluminum boat

Where might I find these aluminum channels or angles.

Thanks for your response

 

[Boatist]

Re: Soft spot in floor of aluminum boat

Out here I would buy it at a place called "Blue Collar Supply" where they sell all kinds of Aluminum by the pound.

Every large city will have places to buy Aluminum. Lowes out here has a small selection of Aluminum and you may find what you need. The problem with them is they think it made of Gold and may not have channel or Angle that are heavy enough. Any the first step is to get the floor and see what the problem is.

Metal recyclers may be another place to get Aluminum at a decent price again usually by the pound.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/blue-collar-supply-sacramento