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03-22-2008, 11:23 AM
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Where/how to cut deck in 1980 20 ft MA
Folks - As mentioned before I am a novice at this boat repair game so am learning as I go. I saw several posts on deck repair but it was hard to tell exactly where to cut etc. I just got the CC out and motor off yesterday. I am about ready to cut the deck. Any suggestions on where to cut (How far in from drain gutter), use skill saw or other method? How deep to cut? Do I Seperate coffin from deck or try to pull it out with deck?? THX!
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03-23-2008, 08:29 PM
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Re: Where/how to cut deck in 1980 20 ft MA
I would cut it in about 2 inches from the gutter so it will still have strength
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03-23-2008, 08:58 PM
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Re: Where/how to cut deck in 1980 20 ft MA
That is kind of where my gut had said to cut as well. Use a skill saw or grinder with carbide blade? Cut the coffin loose from deck? If so, where? I don't want to screw this up with a rookie mistake. THX for the post.
Randy
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03-23-2008, 09:43 PM
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Re: Where/how to cut deck in 1980 20 ft MA
Randy - If your tooth has a cavity . . . does the dentist pull out all your teeth and give you dentures? Hell no!! So if there is only a section of the floor that is rotten . . . there's no reason to cut the whole deck out. Just fix that section. Cut the top skin off replace the core and clean up the old skin bond the old skin back on . . . repair the seams . . . fair it out, gelcoat, sand, nonskid . . . and you're done.
It's really unusual for the entire deck to be rotten . . . and it's a LOT more work/expense to replace the entire deck . . . plus you'll never get the original look back especially if it's your first job. Hope this helps!!
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