Hey MS,
I've been watching lots of Florida Sportsman Project Dreamboat, checking threads here, and just contemplating the past lives of my 1998 Back Country 151 Pro Guide lately. It's a great boat that I've really been enjoying, but previous owners have made some slightly questionable decisions over the years that I'm thinking about dedicating some time to fixing, and just generally breathing new life into this hull so I can make it last a long time.
My question is, how do you know whether there's water where it shouldn't be, stringer delamination, or a gas tank in need of replacement, without pulling the floor or deck cap? I'm assuming the answer is "you don't," but...
I've been watching lots of Florida Sportsman Project Dreamboat, checking threads here, and just contemplating the past lives of my 1998 Back Country 151 Pro Guide lately. It's a great boat that I've really been enjoying, but previous owners have made some slightly questionable decisions over the years that I'm thinking about dedicating some time to fixing, and just generally breathing new life into this hull so I can make it last a long time.
My question is, how do you know whether there's water where it shouldn't be, stringer delamination, or a gas tank in need of replacement, without pulling the floor or deck cap? I'm assuming the answer is "you don't," but...