Thanks Adam! We already feel much more confident, and are making some general improvements thanks to the wooden boat forum that should improve lifespan.
A few years back, I dropped a "rock anchor" thru the bottom of my rubber raft while in the middle of a fast running river. I discovered then that water will not come up into the boat as long as you keep the speed up.... so just get Ryan to keep her at full throttle and you'll be fine. 🤔
Not what you wanted to see, I'm sure. But it's rather to be expected with any wooden boat over time. Good thing you caught it early enough to make a good repair. Isn't it amazing that with all that going on beneath your feet, the boat still carried you happily on so many adventures? You look out for it, so it looks out for you. Cheers!
Gah! I know huh Gary. Im very pleased at how its going back together. She's going to be better than ever and its been worth every dime and drop of sweat.
You just have to be ruthless ripping out the old ply and timber. Luckily, while it's a pita, with ply etc, not a super hard job just time consuming. Just remember to treat everything and don't stick any carpet etc on top when finished. Some marine carpet you can pull up after each outing to let everything dry out.
Thanks for the update. Its all gonna work out great. Youll feel like you know the boat better and wont be nervous about any future repairs.
Thanks Adam! We already feel much more confident, and are making some general improvements thanks to the wooden boat forum that should improve lifespan.
So much work, but well worth it. So many adventures waited for you to finish the job!!!
Well worth it indeed! She's back together and we got many more adventures this summer. Thanks for the comment!
As an owner of several ply boats I can reassure you that plywood has only two states of being, rotten and starting to rot. It's a basic law of nature.
Wood boats need handy caretakers for sure. We're doing our best to fix and protect her.
A few years back, I dropped a "rock anchor" thru the bottom of my rubber raft while in the middle of a fast running river. I discovered then that water will not come up into the boat as long as you keep the speed up.... so just get Ryan to keep her at full throttle and you'll be fine. 🤔
HAHAHA, let Ryan drive. You are very funny dad!
Not what you wanted to see, I'm sure. But it's rather to be expected with any wooden boat over time. Good thing you caught it early enough to make a good repair. Isn't it amazing that with all that going on beneath your feet, the boat still carried you happily on so many adventures? You look out for it, so it looks out for you. Cheers!
Gah! I know huh Gary. Im very pleased at how its going back together. She's going to be better than ever and its been worth every dime and drop of sweat.
You just have to be ruthless ripping out the old ply and timber. Luckily, while it's a pita, with ply etc, not a super hard job just time consuming. Just remember to treat everything and don't stick any carpet etc on top when finished. Some marine carpet you can pull up after each outing to let everything dry out.
Thanks John. While not technically difficult, it was insane watching that all come apart. Hopefully soon she's better than ever.
I'm sure it will be better than ever and the peace of mind will be worth the effort.
I second the glass and non skid instead of any mats or carpet.