Should I repair soft spot on boat?
Got a 1977 15′ AMF Crestliner. The previous owner kept it in tip top shape. Great Evinrude 85 hp engine. However, there are two small soft spots. The boat was only 00 and every boat I’ve come across for 00 or under has soft spots. Wondering how long a floor will last with this? Should I fix it or just enjoy the boat till the floor falls out since I got it so cheap? I don’t really have the money to pour into it.
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March 8th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Soft spots on the floor cost about $8.50 a square foot to repair correctly
You’ll probably need to repair about 1-2
Sq.Ft. for each spot
so $15.00 – $50.00 depending on how bad it is under the carpet
OR depending on the location
You could "bolt "a cooler down over the soft spot
Re-arrange the seating to cover 1 or more spots
Take out the seats.
Pull up the carpet.
Buy some1/2" plywood and screw it down to cover the whole floor,
Glue the carpet down seal the edges
replace the seats
Go boating have fun
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May 26th, 2010 at 2:14 am
Before the actual repair, conduct a check-up on the range of the damage by examining the area surrounding the hole. Using the handle of a screwdriver, tap the area to determine which areas are also delaminated. A sharp sound indicates that laminate is solid, while a dull sound indicates that the portion is delaminated. There are many websites that provide detailed instructions for the necessary repairs that must be done, depending on the severity of the damage or which portion of the boat is damaged.