Soft Spots in the Hull

[raywatkins]

Hello Parker Enthusiast, I'm looking into a 1997 1800 CC. There are a couple of soft spots at the foot of helm seat, behind it and around bilge pump cover. Does Parker use foam filled hulls or all wood. I am fairly handy and have done fiberglass work on Corvettes years ago........how much concern show I have and does it affect the structural integrity of boat? Thanks Ray

 

[Minorcian Mullet]

I’ e got a place on my deck that I’m planning on addressing this winter. It’s between the deck plates On my 2003 2120. Understand that it is glass over wood. Do a search. I’ve read some informative treads on here of how the rot was dealt with.

 

[raywatkins]

thank you MM

 

[GoodChance]

Its a 3/4" plywood wood floor with 2 layers of glass on top (with polyester resin) and 1 layer of CSM on the bottom of the plywood

 

[raywatkins]

Its a 3/4" plywood wood floor with 2 layers of glass on top (with polyester resin) and 1 layer of CSM on the bottom of the plywood

Thank you GC for your reply

 

[windknotnc]

If you have soft spots in those locations you likely have some stringer rot too. If you decide to tackle the project make sure you replace the fuel tank also.

 

[raywatkins]

Thank you Windknotnc for your reply

 

[warthog5]

It's not the actual deck repair that is a Pain......It's the removal of the console.

Say that Real fast 3 times......."Removal of Console."

Now your into wiring, hyd. for steering, shift / throttle cables.

Anytime you touch electrical in a boat if it's a rats nest? Your gonna end up doing a bunch of wiring too.

 

[raywatkins]

Thank you warthog5, what do you think about foam injection?

 

[warthog5]

It will stop the flex......But there is a leak and the core is rotted.....It will not "Unrot" itself and will get bigger.