How To Fix A Soft Spot In A Boat Floor

You can trace it out with a pencil if you wish.

How to fix a soft spot in a boat floor.

Currently i have an old 22 center console bay boat with a fiberglass over plywood floor that is cracking and has soft spots. Based on the posts i ve read it s like the boat has been sentenced to death. The text book way of replacing the floor is to remove the consoles seat boxes and remove all. A soft spot in the boat floor may seem like something innocent but it requires immediate attention.

It requires you to fix it as soon as possible so that further damage doesn t occur. A soft spot in your boat can make your life miserable on board. Second drill holes using a drill no larger than a pencil. To fix soft spots with either gorilla glue or foam sealer you can follow these simple steps.

How to repair soft spots in fiberglass on a boat. Descriptionthis diy video shows how to fix a rotten boat floor. Boat floor is fiberglass front and rear decks are carpeted over fiberglass. If you have multiple spots just trace them all out at one time.

A boat we re in the process of purchasing 93 thompson calae 2000 has a small soft spot less than a square foot underneath one of the rear seats. Cut the fiberglass sheeting to a size that will cover the repaired area and sister the repair strengthening the weak spot and providing the surface to be finished. This boat doesn t have much if any value. Boats are usually affected when you use them actively suffering numerous stresses on their hull.

Beyond that the floor is solid. Sagging and hogging are very common conditions of a boat and they can also be cumulative. When you notice a small soft spot in the deck of your boat it s often easy to ignore it thinking the problem is one of limited scope. Not only can a soft spot expand and pose a serious injury hazard to anyone on board but it will be much easier to repair if it s limited to a confined space.

First locate the soft spot and find its outer edges. But it does have a good hull and runs great. 61 2 9533 5470 email. The problem though is that soft spots indicate an underlying problem that if ignored will spread.

Mix the epoxy resin and hardener only when you are ready to begin the patching process.