On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 01:16:48 GMT, "Mark Davis"
wrote:

Hi all,

I appreciate the help on the answers for encapsulating my new deck, the
cabin floor is done and I am working on the back deck area.

I do have one more question though ( for now ). The current supports for
the deck are all side mounted to the stringers (most are just screwed into
the stringers and not bolted through etc). I am replacing them all but had
a different idea I wanted some feedback on.

As is:
Verticle deck supports 1x2's untreated are screwed into hull stringers
and then again screwed into the deck stringers above which were 1x4's 1/2
inch untreated rotted wood.

My idea:
Verticle deck stringers as 4"x4"s pressure treated and cut out to fit
over the hull stringers then bolted through. I wouldn't set the 4x4's
directly on top of the stringers yet put a small foam pad there and leave
like and 1/8 inch. My thought was that would avoid a hard support but also
provide a better mounting system.

Ideas? Is it overkill? bad idea? I want to get this done before the end of
the weekend, but also want to do it right.

Thanks in advance!
Mark.

Mark- although there are good reasons to switch to pressure-treated
wood in the hull components, I can't think of a good reason to switch
from a 1x2 to a 4x4.

Trust in the original (structural) design. If you're replacing "rot",
do so with pressure treated of the same dimensions. Added weight may
undermine the hull design.
Regards,
noah

To email me, remove the "OT-" from wrecked.ot-boats.noah.
....as you were. )