Well I bought a boat from a lady that "got it in her divorce" that looked like it had been a neglected and needed a little work. They were original owners bought new and hadn't used it in a few years. Test drove it and it had a little rough idle but got up on a plane and ran well, no water in boat after half hour test ride. Nothing electrical worked on it so I figured usual been sitting stuff or broken main lead. I knew I was buying a fixer upper so made my offer accordingly. Well I get it home and open up an access plate to start troubleshooting electrical issue and beach sand and shells come pouring out. So I pop rivets off and sand is packed to the top of the gunwales. Oh well guess it is a lot more work than what I thought!! Called up PO and asked how long it was under water and when it happened.. Said it never happened.. Jeez.. you already got me, and my money ,,good job.. why not give up the ghost and tell the truth?
Last night I was able to get false floor and sides removed and some of the foam and a small beach of sand and shells. There is salt sand and corrosion under the foam. However so far none if looks deep and hope that's the case throughout . Also I completely filled it with fresh water and there are no leaks.
Couple of questions on what to do once I get it all opened up and cleaned out
What is the best way method to clean and treat the corroded areas to STOP it?
There is no paint under the foam where the corrosion is should I paint or epoxy once it is cleaned up and treated?
I am leaning towards not replacing the foam. It seems to cause more trouble than its worth. but if I decide to replace it what foam should I look for?
Thanks
Will post some pictures once I get everything opened up
Last night I was able to get false floor and sides removed and some of the foam and a small beach of sand and shells. There is salt sand and corrosion under the foam. However so far none if looks deep and hope that's the case throughout . Also I completely filled it with fresh water and there are no leaks.
Couple of questions on what to do once I get it all opened up and cleaned out
What is the best way method to clean and treat the corroded areas to STOP it?
There is no paint under the foam where the corrosion is should I paint or epoxy once it is cleaned up and treated?
I am leaning towards not replacing the foam. It seems to cause more trouble than its worth. but if I decide to replace it what foam should I look for?
Thanks
Will post some pictures once I get everything opened up