1977 Seacraft Sceptre

[htillman]

Is the floor and hatches in this boat typically end grained balsa? This is what the foredeck is except in areas where the bowrail and cleats were fastened. Seems this material is not as proned to "wet rot" as the plywood. I am thinking of cutting a hatch to see what is in there and may do the same to the deck. The deck seems very solid as do the hatches and it appears they have not been redone or repaired. I have this boat almost completely apart and am in the process of reassembly. Any comments are welcome.