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bibleg2015 06-15-2017 03:13 PM
Floor issues
 
Hey guys, the floor of my 95' Barchetta 182 was sagging in a few places. Pulled out the seats and carpet. There is some rotted plywood which was expected. The fiberglass from the sides meets up with the plywood but it is hard to see where. There is a small ridge close to the floor so I guess that is where they meet. I will be pulling out the rotted wood today. I don't want to damage the seam between the fiberglass and plywood so I will cut out what is necessary. Any thoughts on the matter would be appreciated. Thanks, G.


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Firestone 06-15-2017 03:35 PM
Re: Floor issues
 
Can you take some project pics. Thinking about this myself. Follow for comments

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bibleg2015 06-15-2017 03:37 PM
Re: Floor issues
 
I will and upload them shortly.


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bibleg2015 06-15-2017 06:04 PM
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bibleg2015 06-15-2017 06:05 PM
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That channel in the middle, is that the seam?


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bibleg2015 06-16-2017 05:53 PM
Re: Floor issues
 
Pulled up 5 pieces that were rotten. Two of the small stringers close to the well were rotted to crumbs. I have a few ideas to fix them but would appreciate any thoughts. Guys, this is a project you do not want to do so keep your carpet clean and dry!!!


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bibleg2015 06-16-2017 05:54 PM
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Firestone 06-16-2017 06:09 PM
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Interesting. I found this in some of the promo for 1995

bibleg2015 06-16-2017 06:11 PM
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That is exactly like mine. It was hell making the cuts!!! Rest of the flooring is pretty good....thank God.


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Firestone 06-16-2017 06:12 PM
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Check out the brochure they have several other great pics

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bibleg2015 06-16-2017 06:14 PM
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Will do, thanks for the info.


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baholtz 08-24-2017 08:52 PM
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Sweet baby Jesus, behold my future....did it all go back together okay?

bibleg2015 08-30-2017 01:34 AM
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It did indeed. But it was no fun and I don't ever want to do it again. Learned a lot. Here are some pics.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...8118d473a3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5375099132.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...468a97b702.jpg

bibleg2015 08-30-2017 01:35 AM
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anguspoe 08-30-2017 02:07 AM
Re: Floor issues
 
This is my winter project. Both seats have pulled free, was able to temp fix it for the season but it's not going to last.

Where did you get your carpet from?

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bibleg2015 08-30-2017 02:15 AM
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Carpet was from Lowes, it has the rubber backing. Initially bought outdoor carpet from Home Depot without the backing. The carpet glue came right thru!! Had to rip it right out.


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GaryDoug 08-30-2017 03:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by anguspoe (Post 63805)
This is my winter project. Both seats have pulled free, was able to temp fix it for the season but it's not going to last.
I didn't think that a 98 had any wood in the floor. Wasn't that the year they started using only fiberglass floors?

anguspoe 08-30-2017 10:46 AM
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Sold my 98 (miss that boat) and have an 02 180 now

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bibleg2015 08-30-2017 11:12 AM
Re: Floor issues
 
It has a wood floor and fuses with the fiberglass toward the sides. It was a bear to cut out, trying to stay with the wood and not chip the fiberglass. It was a good learning experience. Any questions I'd be glad to answer them.


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GaryDoug 08-30-2017 02:20 PM
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It would appear that Mariah may have abandoned the fiberglass floor sometime in 99. The 98 brochure clearly describes it as being used in all models and I know that my 99 has a fiberglass floor. It seems that from maybe 2000, they went back to the older method of encapsulating the wooden floor as before.

bibleg2015 08-30-2017 04:01 PM
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Remember GaryDoug, my Barchetta is 95. Most of the wood was in good shape, stringers too. The rot was around the seat pedestals and walking area that gets the most water.


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GaryDoug 08-30-2017 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bibleg2015 (Post 63829)
Remember GaryDoug, my Barchetta is 95. Most of the wood was in good shape, stringers too. The rot was around the seat pedestals and walking area that gets the most water.
If you look at my first post, it should be obvious that I was not replying to you.


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