95 Wellcraft floor is rotting out.

[eusscmp]

I have a 95 Wellcraft bowrider, when I bought it I didn't see or feel any rot in the floor of the boat. I have had it on the water 5 or 6 times now I feel some spongy areas so I assume I will need to redeck these areas or are there shortcuts to redecking the whole boat?

[Dutch Peter]

Originally Posted by eusscmp

I have a 95 Wellcraft bowrider, when I bought it I didn't see or feel any rot in the floor of the boat. I have had it on the water 5 or 6 times now I feel some spongy areas so I assume I will need to redeck these areas or are there shortcuts to redecking the whole boat?

You're confusing me! Do you need a new deck, a new sole, new floors or a new bottom?
Because you talk about rot, I assume you have wooden boat?
Can you give a bit more info and maybe pictures. That makes it easier to help!

[Tall Timber]

Open it up, stick your head in and find out what is causing the softness. Being more than one spot I would guess the deck (floor) you walk on (sole yes?) is probably failed plywood. Stringers and transom should be looked at to while you are at it. When you bought it it might have been dry and stiff and softened up as soon as you got water on it. If just the sole is bad it is not a huge job and you should ask yourself if you want a patch job or do you want to renew the whole deck. If I could afford a 10 year old boat I would probably fix it right. Caveat Emptor baby.


caveat emp·tor n.
The axiom or principle in commerce that the buyer alone is responsible for assessing the quality of a purchase before buying

[Tall Timber]

Oh thin metal plates under the rug has been used for 'quicky' local repairs. Sound like a chance to ditch the carpet and old deck and put something nice in.