Hull Strength??

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Originally Posted by Skink

Guys, I picked up a 1974, 21' Seacraft CC with the intent on restoring it....

After I brought it home and cut out the deck, I noticed how flimsy the sides feel(From the outside)

Is this normal for an older boat? My 90' aquasport seemed solid as a rock, this Seacraft doesn't feel that way at all.

Opinions? Anyone with an older SC with an opinion?

No core in the bottom or the hull sides. The hull sides are thinner. The stringers are foam with fiberglass. No plywood there like many others back then. The boat was built with a 2 piece construction. So there is an outer hull and a skin also on the inside on the sides. No core. On most newer boats they core the hull sides today especially on 3 piece construction. The transoms were all plywood back then so that usually goes bad after many years. The Floor is also cored with plywood back then and usually needs replacing.