Cutting the liner out

[Capt_E]

Looking at others rebuilds, I have seen some of them have cut the liners out during the rebuild.  What are some of the pro/cons of cutting the liner out or reasons to leave in or not?  

My current rebuild I have left the liner in, so was just curious as to what others have done and why.

[dirtwheelsfl]

Well its much stronger to tab your sole directly to the hullside rather than the liner, thats the main reason id take one out.  Plus i dont like how the liner and hullside can deflect into each other if pushed on. Takes some weight out by removal too.

Leaving it in will save fairing work (if you want smooth hullsides). But then youve gotta worry about the seal of the rubrail/cap/hull/and liner and make sure that doesnt leak water into the hull. Whereas if you take the liner out you can glass the cap right to the inside of the hull and never worry about water intrusion.

At least on these aquasports, id take the liner out...

[RickK]

I'm re-installing my liner - just too much of a difference without it.  I may, like Dirt says, connect the floor to the hull side and then trim/attach the liner sides to the floor.

[seabob4]

I'm re-installing my liner - just too much of a difference without it.  I may, like Dirt says, connect the floor to the hull side and then trim/attach the liner sides to the floor.

I'd go Rick's route.  Best of both worlds.  The liner is simply there in the original build to give the interior a nice, finished look, and, of course, provide the cockpit sole, storage compartments, etc.  This was achieved in later years by incorporating the liner into the deck mold.  In fact the majority of boats built these days use that construction method, making them a 2-piece boat...

[gman 82 aquasport]

Left the liner in mine, new flooor layed on top of a 2 in lip left when I cut it out..I did let the foam get back up behind the liner a little to keep the hull from touching it, worked for me And it was easier for me to cut and shape a new floor to the liner lip than it would have been to the hull..but thats just me

[dirtwheelsfl]

Good idea there too Rick...

[Capt_E]

Thanks for the input.