72 20ft started part II

[Islandtrader]

My second piece of wood was a bear to remove. What I did was make vertical and horizontal cuts with a circular saw down to the skin.(try 12*12 size first,and adjust from there) Then I used a wood chisel and pry bar and it came out a lot easier. It seems that a big piece has more leverage, so its harder to budge.

Unless the guys that have gone here before say different: I would not cut the outer skin off.

[WillyC]

The circular saw and wood chisel will work well. I also suggest getting a good grinder with 24 or 36 grit discs. I would definitely try to leave the outer skin intact.

[skipjake04]

thanks. I used the saw on the first few layers, but sure get nervous when it gets this thin. I guess a few slips is easier than the whole thing. a claw hammer was working well on the first few layers also until I swung in though my pinky. I took the rest of the night off.
headed to the store now for the grinder pads/disc.
thanks for the input.

[hermco]

I would definitely try to leave the outer skin intact.

Why?

[skipjake04]

the 'copy-catting" continues, thanks again to all for the great information and pictures to follow.
couple of questions.
1. can I use 1/2 inch plywood for the deck some have used it and other not. Is it a matter of opinion.
2. I am obviously raising the deck and am going to attach to existing gunnels. If they are supported and glassed in do I need to worry about flex? could I back fill with foam? Here is where I am at now. Weather has been wet so I couldn't start on transom. Hopefully tomorrow

[Islandtrader]

1. can I use 1/2 inch plywood for the deck some have used it and other not. Is it a matter of opinion.

This is just fact...My 21 had 1/2 inch ply,and was still good after 40 years. In replacing the floor, I will go with 1/2 inch. (The reason I am replacing the floor is that the non skid from the factory was so shot it was easier to remove than fix)

[skipjake04]

that's mine also. I was going to try and reuse the original floor and I guess it could be salvaged, but I don't want to still be working on it in four months.
Thanks

[skipjake04]

transom finally cut


test fit. It worked the first time can't believe it.


my helper and side shot of "new" console

[strick]

I am obviously raising the deck and am going to attach to existing gunnels. If they are supported and glassed in do I need to worry about flex? could I back fill with foam?

1/2 inch is fine just glass the top and bottom and it will last as long as you are alive to use it. If you are thinking of your kids grand kids down the road then use composite. As far as flex goes..... I would not be too concerned because the original set up was built to flex and you are glassing it together pretty much the same way you took it apart.

strick

[skipjake04]

transom work.

just need to lay inner skin



outside shot

one more shot