81 Dyna Trak floor replacement questions
Hello just joined, had searched this topic briefly was not seeing much. Have the boat in the title and when purchased last year the floor had 2 smaller areas in front of rear seats that was soft. After setting outside all winter with waterproof cover Ive noticed the flooring softer everywhere this year. Plan on of using it this summer and if it doesn't sell ( I have it listed), was going to replace the floor over the winter. When I looked in center floor compartment at the rear, the cross brace that's between the stringers that was covered in glass is rotten and can stick my finger through the fiberglass feel the rotten wood. Pretty sure its had a floor replacement before and they may have used regular 3/4 ply.
Was hoping I could just replace the flooring and replace some parts of the stringers.
I'm pretty handy, auto mechanics is more my comfort zone and do woodworking as a hobby so have plenty of tools so that's not a problem.
Not as familiar with boats and have watched some vids.
My questions are to those that have done it, would it be worth tackling this or should I just sell it?
I like the boat but not married to it. Don't want to put a ton of money it, as I know what I do won't result in it being worth more. Kind of default maintenance.
Im never afraid to tackle large jobs but I know they usually mushroom after they are started.
Just on the fence hoping to get some insight from ones that have done it and what to expect...if this possible. I know all jobs are different to the extent of rot and damage. Pics would be great as well and tips for the job. Also do all boats have the foam below the floor?
Hello just joined, had searched this topic briefly was not seeing much. Have the boat in the title and when purchased last year the floor had 2 smaller areas in front of rear seats that was soft. After setting outside all winter with waterproof cover Ive noticed the flooring softer everywhere this year. Plan on of using it this summer and if it doesn't sell ( I have it listed), was going to replace the floor over the winter. When I looked in center floor compartment at the rear, the cross brace that's between the stringers that was covered in glass is rotten and can stick my finger through the fiberglass feel the rotten wood. Pretty sure its had a floor replacement before and they may have used regular 3/4 ply.
Was hoping I could just replace the flooring and replace some parts of the stringers.
I'm pretty handy, auto mechanics is more my comfort zone and do woodworking as a hobby so have plenty of tools so that's not a problem.
Not as familiar with boats and have watched some vids.
My questions are to those that have done it, would it be worth tackling this or should I just sell it?
I like the boat but not married to it. Don't want to put a ton of money it, as I know what I do won't result in it being worth more. Kind of default maintenance.
Im never afraid to tackle large jobs but I know they usually mushroom after they are started.
Just on the fence hoping to get some insight from ones that have done it and what to expect...if this possible. I know all jobs are different to the extent of rot and damage. Pics would be great as well and tips for the job. Also do all boats have the foam below the floor?
