21 Hull #136...Restoration...Started

[htillman]

I would remove the floors and gain access to the transom and the stringers. Based upon what you find would lead to the next step. If the stringers are good, I would remove the transom from the inside. Then sand everything that is exposed. Replace the transom, paint the bilge and minor repair any stringer work and start on the deck. If stringer work is required I would remove only the stringers closest to the transom, repair the transom and then go after the stringers. Bottom line, only perform one major structural project at a time unless you can secure components. I remember Strick having a problem with his hull widening when he removed the deck (inner liner) and the sides widened causing him to modify the upper cap. So you need to consider this happening when doing major repairs.