Classic AquaSport

Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Osprey Style Hull Rebuilds => 165/170/175 Rebuilds => Topic started by: kurantt on March 25, 2016, 03:03:57 PM

Title: 88 175 Floor Repair
Post by: kurantt on March 25, 2016, 03:03:57 PM

So maybe this is not the correct way, or the best way to repair a soft spot in a boat floor but i was not comfortable cutting the complete floor out.  My floor is solid, all except on the starboard side of my console.  I believe that over the years, the water has found its way into the cut in the floor, under the console that the wiring is fed through.  So I removed that section cleaned the gelcoat/fiberglass top form the rotten wood, replace the wood and reattached the top.  I added expanding foam under my new wood and I am very happy with my results.  For my first time working with fiberglass repairs I think it came out great and is very solid. Maybe someone else has a similar issue and this can help. 

Title: Re: 88 175 Floor Repair
Post by: RickK on March 25, 2016, 06:03:47 PM

Nice job  :bravo_2:

Title: Re: 88 175 Floor Repair
Post by: larsli68 on March 26, 2016, 07:05:33 AM

Yes, really nice job! My floor plus stringers were wet, I had to cut it all out.

Great job!  :nSalute:

//Lars

Title: Re: 88 175 Floor Repair
Post by: wingtime on March 28, 2016, 01:55:01 PM

Good job!

Interesting to note that one year after my 87 170 is when they did away with the rigging trough.

Title: Re: 88 175 Floor Repair
Post by: amill411 on June 26, 2018, 02:47:12 PM

Nice job on the repair.

My 91' 175 has a soft spot in the exact same spot.

Title: Re: 88 175 Floor Repair
Post by: kurantt on June 27, 2018, 01:17:37 PM

I did the job over 2 years ago.  Its still solid!

Title: Re: 88 175 Floor Repair
Post by: matt1978E37 on July 02, 2018, 08:12:41 PM

well that looks good.