sceptre155

Hey folks,

I just picked up a 90 31ft Scarab Excel. Runs great etc etc... just a few odds and ends to fix.

My big question is. The deck in the cabin needs to be replaced. I was in it today and noticed that it was getting pretty soft the more i walked on it. So I yanked the carpet and started checking things out.
Looks to be one piece 6-7 ft long I guess. I noticed half of it was pretty soggy length wise and the other was solid. I've heard people mention that sometimes the drain holes get plugged. So i need to check that out also.

In any case I decided to make the plunge and cut some holes. And yes the plywood needs to be replaced for sure. The stingers are solid as a rock. best I can tell, the glass on them must be 1/4 inch think at least. So unless their is something else to worry about I'm thinking just replacing the decking and calling it good.

The questions I have are.

Do I need to worry about bracing since I'm not touching the stringers?? and only swapping out the deck in the cabin?

Can I get away with using exterior plywood and soaking it with epoxy?

Should I coat both sides with fiberglass?

I'm new to working with fiberglass, but I've built a few houses. So I have some experience with tools etc....

From what I understand, you must not glue the deck down at all. it basically rests on the stringers and then a thin layer goes around the outside?

Thanks in advance for any info, or if anyone has some awesome links that explain the process that would be great.

-Sceptre155

phragle

iTrader: (3)

I woud check the stringers again...

sceptre155

Whats the best way to test them?? Drill some test holes?

cliff_m_b

Daredevil,

Out of curoisity, what type of plastic?

Thanks

c_deezy

iTrader: (1)

I would guess he is talking about divinicell or the likes. I would like to know where you can get a sheet of it for $80 bucks...

sceptre155

Thanks for the info guys. I haven't heard of the plstic coreplywood before. I'll have to do some checking. I'm itching to get on the water after the awesome weekend we had up north.

The bottom of the deck I'm pulling up doesn't have anything on it. Was it built like this in the factory? or has someone already been there done that on the boat? Seems like a bad idea to leave raw wood exposed.

sceptre155

How much of a gap should I leave around the edge of the deck? I was thinking 1/4 inch with a beveled edge.

What kind of putty should I put between the deck and stringers?

sceptre155

Any info on the Deck spacing?

Thanks in advance

sceptre155

Thanks for the info !!!

You make it sound easy

sceptre155

That's a really good idea. That should help make the template for sure !!

Now I just need to get my hands on some putty.