We have a 96 215 Express Cruiser we bought last year that has some soft areas on the front deck around the hatch. Mostly on Starboard side and between the window and the hatch. The port side is fairly solid. I assume from leaking over time. Researching options and thinking of trying Injectadeck. Do you think by removing the hatch I can get to it from the side without having to drill holes on my deck and the non skid? What other options might be good? I am trying to do this on a budget, but want to do a good job on the repair. The boat otherwise is in excellent shape with low hours on the engine and runs like a champ.
As we discussed in your other thread about this, the first step is to pull the hatch and see what you got. Everything else is just conjecture at this point.
Yes, will be pulling the hatch for sure. But having never taken it off I just wondered is it even an option to get at it from the side? Either way it needs to come out to be re-sealed so I’ll just look and see.
I spoke the the Injectadeck folks today. Nice people!!! Gave me a whole Tutorial on what to do and how to attack this issue from the side. I ordered the kit and will try to get this done when it arrives. I’ll see if I can do a write up and get a lot of pictures.
If you can get access from the edge with the hatch out, you may be able to dig out the rotted wood and insert a piece of epoxy soaked plywood into the space and clamp til dry. I've done this successfully more than once on various boats. If the soft spot is behind an area of solid wood, then edge injection would be a good option.