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Yea, the older gradys workmanship left a little to be desired below deck. I think the fiberglass hull is plenty thick, and with some new structure, and/or transom this boat can be a tank.

Just posted some pics. Not sure how I got them all different sizes, but you can see what is going on. 1st is what is supposed to be a limber hole where the inside stringer meets transom. next two are where the new bulkhead was tied into the tank stringers. That is new gelcoat on the floor, LOL.

Pic 1 is looking forward from the old engine bay at the joint between the new floor and the bulkhead behind the tank. The floor is the wood color with just a coat of resin on it. The white is the new bulkhead. What I called the back bilge is in fact the old engine bay. The other pick is the...

few pics from today to see if I attached them correctly

Well, we took a power washer and some bleach to the boat today. Cleaned it up and popped the tank hatch off and hosed out the back bilge compartment. As expected, stringers and bulkhead surrounding tank are shot. Previous owner had the rear tank bulkhead replaced, but doesn't help when you tie...

Jeffn, Thanks for your reply. I think there may be a seem on top of the storage compartments behind the seats. I will see what happens when we crack her open. The boat had twin I/O from factory, but now has a bracket for twin outboards. I do foresee semi extensive stringer work below deck...

Good morning, My son and I recently bought an 85 trophy pro 25' project boat. It is basically a bare hull. previous owner did some work on the rear end stringers and floor, but I want to open it up and evaluate the complete underside below the floor. It also will need re coring...