Taking off the topside Deck

[jwilson77057]

I have read that you should not take off the floor and top decking of a boat at the same time while replacing the floor and transom, yet I have seen some people do it. <br /><br />I have a 23 foot 1984 Falcon Malibu that needs a new floor and possible transom. Should I hold off pulling the top deck off until I have replaced the floor?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[fishingdan]

Re: Taking off the topside Deck

When you say "top deck", what specifically are you referring to?<br /><br />It is important to insure the integrity of the hull shape when perform restoration work. There are many ways to accomplish this. Maybe what you have read relates to this.<br /><br />I think the specific answer for you depends on the boat. Do you have a picture that you can post? Some boats have sufficient frames and bulkheads to support the boat if you were to remove the top deck.

 

[surlyjoe]

Re: Taking off the topside Deck

no, its OK as long as the outer hull is sound, just make sure you dont spread/narrow the beam when working on it, or the deck wont fit back on. I screw some 1x4's through thr pop rivet holes to keep teh beam in check

 

[jwilson77057]

Re: Taking off the topside Deck

Thanks, I will try and post a picture.<br /><br />When I am talking about the top deck, I am referring to the top part of the boat that is attached to the bottom using the rub rail.<br /><br />Thanks for the input guys!!

 

[jwilson77057]

Re: Taking off the topside Deck

This is a pic taken about 20 years ago. I am trying to bring her back to life now.<br /><br />