Since our last installment, we've accomplished a few minor tasks and one semi-major.
I used the new jigsaw (very impressed with that Bosch 1587AVSK I got) to cut the remaining ventilation slots in the bottom of the rear frames. Since the rear deck is sealed in place, if any water gets in there needs to be adequate air circulation to let things dry out. I'm assuming any water will be condensation or waves, not leaks (sounds good, anyhow, right?).
After that, I broke out the epoxy and finished up any remaining seams and reinforcing I wanted to do under and around the rear deck area. This included getting the inner side of the motor mount reinforced with epoxy and fiberglass tape filets.
Bilge paint
Once the epoxy was on, I used the remaining hull paint I had (two different colors, thus a two tone bilge) and got a layer to seal up the underside of the rear deck and the bilge area. With it all sealed up, we got the rear deck in place, glued/screwed and epoxy sealed around the edges. Except for a small gap yet to be done, the rear deck area is now about as waterproof as the front.Â
Rear decking
Next, I think we're ready to apply some rubberized bedliner type material.
