Redbeard
New Member
Hello All,
I am Jeff from CT. I just got my first boat; a 1979 SRV 190 BR with a Merc 165 inline 6. I traded it for a ’94 Honda Accord with a blown head gasket. I hope it was a good decision! I finally got it home after replacing the trailer axle, then jumped right in. When I was poking around I found some soft spots so needless to say I’ve already got the upholstery and carpet gutted. I was hoping all I had to do was clean it up but now I plan on redoing the entire floor, seats, side panels and transom. I know it’s a lot of work but I want to do it right ONCE. I have to replace the starter which I’m putting in tomorrow. If I get it running it will be just in time to winterize it :smt009. Then in the spring the motor gets pulled and construction begins. That will give me all winter to prepare ideas and gather materials. I would love some advice for this. Some do's and don’ts, material suggestions, ideas, or anything in between. I’ve been doing tons of research only to have more questions stirred up. At this point I have a bare floor and am wondering if the foam injected in the floor needs to be replaced. Is the foam waterproof or just a huge sponge? Do I need to get it out to do the floor or work around it? Thank you in advance.
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I am Jeff from CT. I just got my first boat; a 1979 SRV 190 BR with a Merc 165 inline 6. I traded it for a ’94 Honda Accord with a blown head gasket. I hope it was a good decision! I finally got it home after replacing the trailer axle, then jumped right in. When I was poking around I found some soft spots so needless to say I’ve already got the upholstery and carpet gutted. I was hoping all I had to do was clean it up but now I plan on redoing the entire floor, seats, side panels and transom. I know it’s a lot of work but I want to do it right ONCE. I have to replace the starter which I’m putting in tomorrow. If I get it running it will be just in time to winterize it :smt009. Then in the spring the motor gets pulled and construction begins. That will give me all winter to prepare ideas and gather materials. I would love some advice for this. Some do's and don’ts, material suggestions, ideas, or anything in between. I’ve been doing tons of research only to have more questions stirred up. At this point I have a bare floor and am wondering if the foam injected in the floor needs to be replaced. Is the foam waterproof or just a huge sponge? Do I need to get it out to do the floor or work around it? Thank you in advance.
