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I did decide to work on the boat a little today. Took most of the wood of the fiberglass stringers and fixed the two holes I made in the boat. This was my first time using fiberglass and it was interesting to say the least. For starters I didnt wear gloves and my hands are still sticky as I am typing this,lol. I always have to learn things the hard way. Tomorrow night I will fiberglass the holes on the inside of the holes and hopefully cut and poly the new plywood for the front deck. Will post pics of the progress tomorrow. Leroy

Thanks, for the info I will check them out. I had about 45mins of free time today so I worked on getting the old plywood off the stringers. I finished one and hope to finish the other tomorrow. If I can patch the hole tomorrow as well I will be happy. Never played with fiberglass before. Tomorrow should be interesting... Leroy

Decided to go ahead and cut some of the floor out after all. This is what I accomplished in about two hours. More work to come. At least I have my Jon Boat to fish out of while this boat is being worked on. Will update as the project continues.

Have been thinking about this whole project. The boat is now garage kept. If I cover the existing floor with 1/4 or 1/2 ply and use grizzly grip on it the little bit of water that gets on the floor from fishing wont be an issue, especially for what I am using it for. If it provides a season or two of fishing while I save for a nicer boat that would be all I ask. What do ya'll think? Leroy

Do I need to replace the foam or can I just remove it and replace the wood? Not expecting this boat to be my end all just want to putt around with my 5hp or trolling motor and do some fishing. Leroy

Here are some pics of what I found. I caused the hole accidentally with the hammer. Gonna have to patch that before this is all over. What do yall think? Leroy

No. Not that I can see. Only thing I can think of is dig that spot out and see whats under it. Would it be sitting on the actual bottom of the boat?

Well, that kinda puts a holt on things doesnt it,lol. So, just for clarification I need to use a scraper of some kind and rip the entire floor up without puncturing the actual bottom of the boat? Does this sound right? Im not afraid to try it. I dont have much invested in this boat at the moment, just want to make sure Im doing it right...

I want to fish for Bass mostly. The boat measures 14' front to back, 61'' at its widest point, and 18'' deep. Im wanting to deck it and would appreciate any suggestions on how to do it. I also need suggestions on the floor where the fiberglass came up with wet plywood underneath. I was thinking to just let it dry out and put a sheet of marine plywood over the whole floor since I am going to deck the boat no one will see it. Just need it solid. Thanks for the suggestions.

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Nice Fish!!! Im interested in what everyone has to say as well.

I have taken all four of my kids fishing. The boys do seem to like it more than the girls but each of them have gone...

I think once I start catching fish on a regular basis it will be easier for me to let them go again...lol.