soft spot near console

[fishahn]

been looking for 23 cc, preferable Potter Hull, but cant always get what you want. have found some mid to late 80's models, one in particular just called on today, the broker mentioned a soft spot on deck on starboard side of console. he said it is not horrible and some people dont even notice it, but most would. my question is this, is it possible this is just isolated or is it a warning of more to come? its an '86. i asked about the condition on the rest of boat and he said it seemed very good. regarding transom, said he could stand on the motors and push down(when up) and it seemed solid, no flex etc... boat is far away and I havent seen it myself. just figured I'd ask opinions.

thanks

[DonV]

"is it possible this is just isolated or is it a warning of more to come?"

I'm betting on the latter! Sorry.

I'm in the same situation, they won't fix themselves. I've been waiting patiently and the soft spot(s) are still there and getting worse.

[fdheld34]

Possibly where the wire chase is for the rigging inside console,,,and sounds like water intrusion at that point...yes getting worse and will continute to
-Fred

[eggsuckindog]

I had a couple small areas 10 - 12" and before they get worse I drilled the area with 1/4" holes and used Git Rot - per instructions -and then Marine Tex for the holes - seems to have worked quite well. All boats are deteriorating all the time, if you slow it down early it prolongs the issue quite a bit.
I could have ripped the whole floor out and replaced it but I couldn't do that in 5 days - thats all the time I have between weekends and then the Cruise Director is threating death by extreme predjudice