1990 fountain fever stringer repair
07-04-2023, 01:22 AM
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Sorry for your bad luck but thanks for the pics! It’s nice to see what I’m in for as well. I just discovered the same thing on my 90 38 fever. I was able to push a finger threw tue center support under my v berth and while was exploring other areas I noticed my floor was soft at the front bulkhead like yours.
Looks like water found it’s way in from the bow rails an bow lights.
How far back are you going to have to go?
Looks like water found it’s way in from the bow rails an bow lights.
How far back are you going to have to go?
Best re-sealing to use Sika-Flex?
07-04-2023, 01:26 AM
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BigSobe,
Nice work.
I'm finding all sorts of why did they do that...at the factory. I suspect it may be from not expecting these hulls to be hard charging 40 years later.
But simple factory precautions and care when assembling would go a long way.
Thank you for documenting the problem, solution, and the detailed work photos.
Nice work.
I'm finding all sorts of why did they do that...at the factory. I suspect it may be from not expecting these hulls to be hard charging 40 years later.
But simple factory precautions and care when assembling would go a long way.
Thank you for documenting the problem, solution, and the detailed work photos.
07-04-2023, 01:25 PM
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Halfgassed, Im going to eventually do it all the way to transom I knew i had some rot just didnt know it was as bad as it was untill I pulled the seats and decided to stab with a screwdriver then my light re upholstery plans changed .Yes you're correct about the bow lights and also those grab rails.
Last edited by BigSobe; 07-04-2023 at 02:18 PM.
07-04-2023, 05:31 PM
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Drain holes are a must! I've seen a LOT of these boats stored outside, etc, etc. Water runs up to the front and never finds its way out. Leaking hatch seals, railing leaks and so on. Water left standing in the bilge will eventually find a hole and goodbye stringer & transom. It is a shame when you think abut the price even back then and some owner just lets it sit and deteriote away.
