Strength of boat structure

[rexmitchell]

Sorry I can't think of a better title for my question but here is what I want to know. Occasionally, usually when docking, or putting my anchor on the bow of the boat, I have to walk on top of the fiberglass in front of the cockpit and over the cuddy cabin I have. My question is, is this ok to do? The boat is obviously strong enough to support me and while I try not to walk out there, I slide on my butt when I can. But is it bad for the boat to do this? When I am on it, there is no movement or flexibility in the fiberglass. Any input would be helpful. Here is a pic of the boat I am talking about.


http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/rexmitchell/Scarab/IMG_3213.jpg

 

[RWilson2526]

Re: Strength of boat structure

I wouldn't hang out and have a dance party up there (at least not on a regular basis) but the occasional walking around on it should be fine....if its not flexing then it is designed strong enough to hold you.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Strength of boat structure

I wouldn't hang out and have a dance party up there (at least not on a regular basis) but the occasional walking around on it should be fine....

Ayuh,... I agree completely...

 

[AZBoatDreamer]

Re: Strength of boat structure

Sorry I can't think of a better title for my question but here is what I want to know. Occasionally, usually when docking, or putting my anchor on the bow of the boat, I have to walk on top of the fiberglass in front of the cockpit and over the cuddy cabin I have. My question is, is this ok to do? The boat is obviously strong enough to support me and while I try not to walk out there, I slide on my butt when I can. But is it bad for the boat to do this? When I am on it, there is no movement or flexibility in the fiberglass. Any input would be helpful. Here is a pic of the boat I am talking about.

Nice Boat and Nice Wax Job for a 89. Don't mess it up by walking all over it with shoes on.

 

[rexmitchell]

Re: Strength of boat structure

Nice Boat and Nice Wax Job for a 89. Don't mess it up by walking all over it with shoes on.

Trust me, that wax job costs my back when I do it Yea no shoes for sure.

 

[rexmitchell]

Re: Strength of boat structure

Thanks for the replies guys, I will make sure no big girls dance on the front of the boat

 

[NSBCraig]

Re: Strength of boat structure

It's a lot stronger than you'd think.

I know it's a normal thought to think they wouldn't design it to hold a party they probably did.

Have you ever heard of a deck on a boat like that failing?

I've seen crowds on them.

Of course your messing with your finish but unless you feel a rotted support, don't sweat it.

 

[AZBoatDreamer]

Re: Strength of boat structure

Forget the Dancing Girls on the Bow and worry about your Finish. Chicks dig shiney boats anyway. Ignore these comments if your married. I am atleast.

 

[rexmitchell]

Re: Strength of boat structure

It's a lot stronger than you'd think.

I know it's a normal thought to think they wouldn't design it to hold a party they probably did.

Have you ever heard of a deck on a boat like that failing?

I've seen crowds on them.

Of course your messing with your finish but unless you feel a rotted support, don't sweat it.

True that I have never seen one fail but you never know, thats why I asked Don't want to make a dumb mistake that could have been avoided.

 

[NSBCraig]

Re: Strength of boat structure

Oh I hear ya.

Thats one nice boat I'd do all I could to take care of it too.