The foam is what held the water causing the stringers to rot , so if he's cutting out limber holes then that would allow any water to to flow back into the bilge .
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He said he can cut into the skirting? to get to it, but I think as he looks at it more he is going to realize the cap is coming off. He quoted me $2500-3000 for the stringers floor and carpet (which is a screaming deal), and I made him tell me he couldn't get into it and realize it was more work and try to charge me more, so I will have to make sure he is doing it the correct way and not trying to cut corners (literally!). I told him I wanted to take photos throughout the process so I would have visible proof it was redone in case I want to sell it down the road. I don't want to do it, I don't want to pay the guy at the fiberglass shop who quoted me a whopping $10K (He just didn't want to do it I bet), so I am hoping this works out ok. He is also installing my tower and I am going to have him plumb in ballast while he has the floors out.
Can you lift cap
Off with out a lift? Can a couple of friends just lift it off?
Maybe 4-6 strong tall friends? The cap has to be supported in the front and has to be lifted high enough to clear the hull . I have seen a lot of guys build a structure out of wood .