New Floor in 25' Parker

[peter rogers]

Not sure if I'm in the right place, but have a question. I have some soft spots in the floor of my 1991 25' center console Parker. Am considering putting simulated teak and holly flooring over the existing floor. Could I do this without going in and fixing the soft spots? My concern is I understand the stringers are wood and perhaps they are weakened and will continue with additional rotting. If I put the new flooring in which isn't cheap, I'll stop the floor leakage on the surface. However, my concern is if the condensation in the bilge will further weaken the stringers and ultimately cause me to have to replace them as well as the new floor I'm considering.

Any input would be appreciated.

 

[fish46]

I also have a1991 Parker25 cc.I replaced the floor on mine this past year.I had minor damage to the stringers.
I would not put new flooring over a bad floor.Open up the floor and see what is going on underneath.I had water coming in from the fuel fill and affected the nearby stringer.
Why spend the money on covering the old bad floor when maybe you will have to replace evertything all over again.
I spent 3000 on my new floor.
When you are inspecting the floor and stringers you better check your fuel tank as well.I had to replace mine about 8 yrs ago.

 

[miky2884]

Sounds like you would just be covering up an existing problem. If the floors are soft you most likely have rotting occurring under the deck. My opinion is you need to fix the real problem rather than covering it up.

 

[peter rogers]

Thanks all for the input. Kind of what I felt. Appreciate the input