J16 Front deck

Discussion in 'Boat Yard Basics' started by SouthwestFL, Aug 9, 2010.

  1. Aug 9, 2010 #1
    SouthwestFL

    SouthwestFL CS J16 w/ 25 FS

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    Ok, the front deck on my skiff cracked a while ago. I have been getting by until recently when the deck cracked further and needed to be taken off. The wood was nasty and wet. After a lot of checking this site out and speaking to others, I decided it would be a good idea to build my own custom deck. Well, I suck at fiberglass work! For many reason, but the reason I am here is because I am looking for any other idea(s) on where I can get a front deck. At this point, I wouldn't mind just putting a stock on it but the prices are rather high ... Any ideas or advise??? Thanks
     
    SouthwestFL, Aug 9, 2010
    SouthwestFL, Aug 9, 2010
  3. Aug 9, 2010 #2
    SouthwestFL

    SouthwestFL CS J16 w/ 25 FS

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  5. Aug 9, 2010 #3
    SouthwestFL

    SouthwestFL CS J16 w/ 25 FS

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  6. Aug 9, 2010 #4
    SouthwestFL

    SouthwestFL CS J16 w/ 25 FS

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  7. Aug 9, 2010 #5
    Brett

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    I see three options
    Buy a new deck from Carolina Skiff.
    Build your own from plywood, fiberglass and epoxy.
    Repair the one you have. It's not difficult.
     
    Brett, Aug 9, 2010
    Brett, Aug 9, 2010
  8. Aug 10, 2010 #6
    SouthwestFL

    SouthwestFL CS J16 w/ 25 FS

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    Well, I've build on from marine ply, glass and epoxy, but it looks like hell. The glass gelled too quick for me most of the time and the one I took off... well it may not look like it from the pics, but almost all the wood was soft and wet. So I guess i'll have to spend an outrageous amount from a Carolina Skiff dealer. :-[
     
    SouthwestFL, Aug 10, 2010
    SouthwestFL, Aug 10, 2010
  9. Aug 10, 2010 #7
    Gramps

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    Take measurements of where the wood is now, grind out the old stuff, slap in some new wood, bed in an epoxy putty, lay new glass & resin over it. Clean it up, paint it maybe and put it back on the boat. Should cost less than $100.
     
    Gramps, Aug 10, 2010
    Gramps, Aug 10, 2010
  10. Aug 10, 2010 #8
    Brett

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    http://www.carolinaskiff.com/skiff/parts_jseries.html

    The reason it cracked was the unsupported span length.
    Run a leg down to the sole to carry the load and prevent future problems.
     
    Brett, Aug 10, 2010
    Brett, Aug 10, 2010
  11. Aug 10, 2010 #9
    makin moves

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    there is a guy on tampa craigslist that has brand new carolina front decks on close out you might want to check it out -tampa.craigslist.org/psc/boa/1890803186.html
     
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  12. Aug 11, 2010 #10
    Cody_Music

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    I have a buddy that is a CS dealer. The front decks start around $200. So if you tried to build one and was unsucessful, save money and just buy a new one!
     
    Cody_Music, Aug 11, 2010
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  13. Aug 12, 2010 #11
    richg99

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    You might try going to the Carolina skiff owner website. Someone might have one sitting in the corner of their garage and be glad to get rid of it.

    I had a rear deck that took up space for a year before someone put up an adv. looking for one. Also, try to adv. on Craigslist (want to buy). You'd be surprised how much "stuff" is out there. Rich
     
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