I purchased a 1986 Sea Ray SRV230 Cuddy about a month ago. There were strong smells of gas so I knew I was getting into a bit of a project. I was hopeful it was just going to be replacing the tank but as I dug I uncovered a whole bunch of fun!
Here's where I started:
Bilge area:
Gas tank finally out after cutting some of the deck, I think its seen better days! Lot of water underneath who knows how long it's been sitting there:
Spent the rest of the day cutting and tearing up the raised deck:
Started digging into the stringers and bad news -- seems to be rotten the entire length all the way up to the stairs down into the cuddy. I'm sure it probably goes further into the bow as well, was hoping I wouldn't have to tear apart the cuddy area...
Stringers just before the stairs:
Will I be able to reuse these cubbies or will I need to rebuild them when I tear them out?
Going to start tackling the lower deck next after I take measurements and some more pictures.
Here's where I started:
Bilge area:
Gas tank finally out after cutting some of the deck, I think its seen better days! Lot of water underneath who knows how long it's been sitting there:
Spent the rest of the day cutting and tearing up the raised deck:
Started digging into the stringers and bad news -- seems to be rotten the entire length all the way up to the stairs down into the cuddy. I'm sure it probably goes further into the bow as well, was hoping I wouldn't have to tear apart the cuddy area...
Stringers just before the stairs:
Will I be able to reuse these cubbies or will I need to rebuild them when I tear them out?
Going to start tackling the lower deck next after I take measurements and some more pictures.
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