2002 SANTE resto project

[t.franscioni]

Then I go around and naturally remove all the stainless screws. Once that is done I start with a carpet blade and go around the seam breaking the silicone bead that is there to seal out the water. This is where I am at now and is very time consuming so with the time I have available to work on my boat between work and family this may take me a few weeks perhaps. In perpetration for my trailer restoration I have started welding up a couple overhead hoists which I will be able to roll over the front and rear of the boat and hang it off the lift rings so I can pull the trailer out from under it. I will use these hoists to lift the topdeck off evenly so as not to twist it and crack the gel coat or worse break it into peices!

[glp86]

You're nuts man! Ha. Will be interesting to see how it comes apart. Have you considered doing something besides carpet in the bow and rear lockers? I am contemplating removing the carpet out of both those areas on my 2000 SAN and replacing with something that won't hold water like carpet will. It's really tough to keep those areas dry/clean with carpet, especially if you have any fat sacs in those compartments.

Keep up the good work!

-Grant

[t.franscioni]

Boy I'm feeling a lot better about this topdeck removal now!!!

[t.franscioni]

Picked up a dremel drywall cutter at Home Depot and it is working great for cutting through the bead of silicone along the seam of the hull. This will be a lot easier than going between the seam with a razor blade that dulls out after every 6" and breaks if it bends. This tool has a flexible half circle blade that just vibrates and naturally finds its way between the seam without cutting the fiberglass.

[t.franscioni]

This straight blade it comes with actually works better.

[glassywaters]

This straight blade it comes with actually works better.

Chalk up another use for the multi-purpose tool! Anytime I have to give someone a gift, it contains the following: Multi Meter and Multi-Purpose Tool.

[t.franscioni]

Top deck Is separated from the hull. Surprisingly easy process (that is assuming the boat is already stripped down to the bare hull) with the only scary part being taking a dremel to the transome area where they had put two layers of fiberglass strips over the interior seam. After inspecting I was relieved to find that I didn't cut into any of the top deck or hull so when it goes back together I just need to grind off the remaining lip from the original fiberglass strip and can glass in a new strip once I have everything siliconed and screwed together. Now I need to actually lift the top deck off the hull and securely set it down somewhere while I continue my floor project. This will involve building a wooden support structure with an attachment for a chain so I can use a forklift to lift the top deck off without twisting or bending it.

[Bevostein]

What are you not going to take apart on that boat???? You are certifiably crazy....I say that with the utmost respect and admiration. No way I would attempt that.


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[t.franscioni]

Built a frame to lift the top deck from. I was trying to get my overhead hoist built for the bow and transom so I can lift from two separate points from this wood frame so the top deck doesn't flex much.... Still giving this lots of thought while working on the hoists. I think this topdeck is going to be pretty strong still without the hull supporting it but no room for error here in lifting the top deck off and keeping it stable while it's off until the floor is done.

[MaineDR]

What is the purpose in removing the top deck from the boat?

[t.franscioni]

I want to get access to my bow carpet area so I can replace the carpet under the bow seating area. Plus with the topdeck off it will make it easier to lay the new carpet on the rest of the floor and sidewalks of the hull.

[wakejunky]

I think at this point you're better off replacing the carpet with Seadek. It'll last longer, won't stink after a season, dries quickly and looks **** good. Plus it'll modernize the look of your boat.

[MaineDR]

Scroll down aways in this link, but SCARBS did a great job on his 99 using Monstaliner. He removed the carpet in the bow and simply rolled it. You are too far along to stop now, but if you decided to switch roads I'm sure you could. I am in the process of doing this on my boat at the moment. http://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/fo...r-air-nautique

[98SAN]

The Seadek floor project seems small compared to what you are already doing to this boat, but it does add some time, and some expense. Here is my 98 SS with Seadek and Monstaliner. What is great about this forum is seeing other people do stuff and then thinking, hmm, maybe I can do that. Hopefully I won't be taking my top deck off anytime soon. But now that I know it can be done...

[t.franscioni]

From what I can tell in pics it looks like these seadeck projects did a good job with the fit and finish. That's really what's most important to me the finish and quality of the work in the flooring whatever it be carpet or seadeck. I just know carpet would be easier to acheive a perfect fit and finish. anyone have have a good estimate of the cost of the seadeck itself to do an entire floor of s super air?