Main tbl with the Capri series (and almost all ski boats, regardless of brand)
is the carpet is pretty, glued in stuff to appeal to the 18 year old (you
hope) hottie you invited along. And the cockpit is not self bailing. And then
boat is usually stored bow down so rain water just sits. And sits. And
eventually finds a way to do damage.
Replacing the deck (floor) is a major job, try to keep the boat dry and drained
when not in use.
ex- Treasure Island Florida resident (who wishes he was back there!)
Mike

I never thought the carpeting in my boat was there to appeal to my
granddaughter.
The cockpit may not have scuppers, but it should drain into the bilge.
The storage compartments under the forward seats in a bowrider drain into
the ski locker, which drains into the bilge. There is a hole on each side of
the engine compartment to let water from the cockpit drain into the bilge.
Removing the drain plug before you clear the inclined part of the ramp area
will get most of the water out, the rest should drain on the way home. After
you park the trailer, jack the front end up so that rain will drain into the
bilge and out.
The carpet covered the drain holes into my engine compartment - I used a
utility knife to cut the carpet and speed up the flow of water.

"CaptMP" wrote in message
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Main tbl with the Capri series (and almost all ski boats, regardless of
brand)
is the carpet is pretty, glued in stuff to appeal to the 18 year old (you
hope) hottie you invited along. And the cockpit is not self bailing. And
then
boat is usually stored bow down so rain water just sits. And sits. And
eventually finds a way to do damage.
Replacing the deck (floor) is a major job, try to keep the boat dry and
drained
when not in use.
ex- Treasure Island Florida resident (who wishes he was back there!)
Mike

William said:

"I never thought the carpeting in my boat was there to appeal to my
granddaughter............

The cockpit may not have scuppers, but it should drain into the bilge........."

William, From the tone of your reply I guess I offended you, which I didn't
mean to. Sorry. Really.
I was just pointing out that my experience glued in cockpit carpet is a good
beginning point for rot, as it retains moisture. Water draining into the bilge
and standing can also cause moisture related tbl. My current and past boats
have non-skid in the cockpit and self bail so the bilge stays dry.
MY granddaughter just learned to walk, so I my have to throw some carpet down
to cusion her from the non-skid!
Again, sorry if I put you off, have a good weekend!
Mike

For the record ... I've had an 18yo hottie on the boat.. and well ...
her grandparents never came up in conversation... and don't ask me how
she new the carpet was damp either.

Sorry, could not help myself.

Thanks