Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin)

[Seaswood]

This boat 14 Javelin 1971 guess was full over the seats with flotsam jetsam what ever was not removed for?
twenty years?
animal destroyed most of inside flotsam and decking and bulkheads all repairable.
can some one take picture of the decking inside the forward cutty this is rather chewed up.
some idea what should look like.
512EA545-A482-4909-83ED-491EBB83AC6A by seaswood, on Flickr

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

animal destroyed most of inside flotsam

I would hope the boat's original decor didn't include flotsam .

 

[Will Gilmore]

Looking at a number of Javelins for sale online, I found this image for a Javelin at only a year off from your boat in question. I would think there wasn't much more to the area of the 'V' berth, than that.

Good luck.

-Will (Dragonfly)

 

[Seaswood]

I removed four bags of flotsam & composted material from under the decking, never mind what is seen here.
yes animal destroyed flotation, found one small piece of intact foam one foot long.
6F7BAE8D-BDFD-44B9-8717-282D48BB4CB6 by seaswood, on Flickr
536BADE8-F99B-4358-B1AB-7C0286B65FFC by seaswood, on Flickr

 

[Seaswood]

More recently, thank you for the photo
I have cut a access hole for cover in center of stern, only way I could get all the garbage out.
D5B6574C-83BE-4D47-939F-69CF8C70FFF8 by seaswood, on Flickr

 

[Seaswood]

what does the original javelin hatch look like?
I made this up quick to keep critters out.
hatch
B555E1C9-DD71-4465-9E83-FD9C557A9EF0 by seaswood, on Flickr

 

[Seaswood]

This was damage cut out & replacement piece
7DB40501-8E1E-4B26-A0BA-31DA26BF3261 by seaswood, on Flickr
C235F588-22D2-4F5C-8FCA-14132DFAFF38 by seaswood, on Flickr

 

[Timm R Oday25]

Amazing what a pressure washer will do . it looks some much better already

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

I've slept in worse places .

 

[Seaswood]

Bleach & water
but those plants have stickers actually went into the gel coat still okay for a Javelin.
the coon really did not want to leave.

 

[Seaswood]

A friend un bent the hinge!84B47ADD-152A-4D9E-A332-D4926696B2DC by seaswood, on Flickr

before
F981EB1B-A83D-4907-8A38-48F21E6D5877 by seaswood, on Flickr

 

[Seaswood]

All the manufacturer installed flotation has been removed by the coon cat.
I have a collection of gallon milk jugs, should I attempt to fill the void under the decking with milk jugs?
they would probably be floating in the water that comes in the stern drain so not sure.

 

[jssailem]

Milk jugs are made to self destruct (biodegrade) over time. I suspect you are looking for a long term flotation.

My Montgomery 15 had foam pieces in various sized blocks.It lasts a long time and floats. Lots of buoyancy. Will keep the bow above water when you flip your boat upside down.

This link might shed some light on your foam needs.

Flotation Foam for Boats (Types, Benefits, Recommendations) - Freshwater Fishing Advice

Flotation foam is an important but often overlooked component for boat prep. It serves multiple purposes that boat owners often don’t consider but it could cost you in the long

freshwaterfishingadvice.com

 

[Seaswood]

Thanks glad to dispose of the milk jugs.
that leaves the underside of the forward decking, possibly the bulkhead.
the under the decking would be tricky .

 

[jssailem]

If it was easy it would not be a sail boat.

You got this. You can buy 2 part pourable expanding foam. if you are careful you could place this in some of those hard to reach spots. Just not too much. The stuff expands. No reason to blow the deck off the hull. Test the product before pouring it into the boat.

 

[Seaswood]

The under decking in the javelin is a small space that will have water intrusion.
part of the design unless the stern drain plug is left in.
since it is hard to pour onto underside of decking.
the main flotation was the underside of the seating, permanently sealed with manufacturer.

 

[Seaswood]

9D4BF0EB-8ED8-4B52-8E9A-BB0E23A124C5 by seaswood, on Flickr

 

[Seaswood]

painted to look betta cleaner, under the decking there are boards each side keep athwartships water moving I think.
Port side was mostly chewed broken off by raccoon, but there was just enough to attach new wood one piece sitting in center before I got attached today.