1990 Parker 1800 South Carolina

[SCParker19]

Coming to the forum as I have started to finally get some soft spots in my 1990 Parker 1800 and am trying to decide whether to pay to have it replaced or do it myself.

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[Brent]

How many and how deep?


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[SCParker19]

Well around all three access hatches is where the softness has started but I recently ran some new wires and found that underneath the console I can almost push my hand through the floor. Being 30 years old I’d rather replace the whole deck instead of patching it.


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[Brent]

Has fuel tank been replaced?


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[SCParker19]

Nope still the original, doesn’t leak at all but it has the 40 gallon tank and I’d like to put a 60 in bc of offshore fishing I do here.


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[Brent]

Plywood, Nida core?


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[SCParker19]

If you’re asking what I would go back with then I am undecided


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[Brent]

Yes, material to be used on new deck. I left off coosa


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[Brent]

All.

What is the best material?


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[MadGar]

I am by no means an expert (or even much of a novice) in boat repairs but since your current flooring lasted 30 years (since its a 1990 boat) and the fact that 30 years ago Parker didn't fully encapsulate their plywood flooring, I would be inclined to re-use marine plywood and properly install it. It should last 30-40 more years (or more) and will be half the price of composite material. There is a lot of help on the internet but a website I frequent is - https://www.boatbuildercentral.com/

When there go to their "Builder's Forum" and their is a section on repairing boats. The members there will jump to help you and you will have access to all of the material you will need. Great site.

Good luck