Kick Plate

[Half and Half]

I have a 2007 Admiral 2500 EX. Apart from water intrusion from leaky rub rail, fuel lines that had to be replaced in the second year of ownership, and poor weight distribution that causes pooling along the starboard side wall by the ice box, I've been reasonably happy, except when I take a wave abeam. That said, it is a light boat, and the additional weight that I would like for improving the ride would make it less fuel efficient. My most current issue is the bottom door stop. Have had a couple of passengers who have decided to stand on it to enter the cabin, and it was obviously not designed for that. The fiberglas has basically shattered. Has this happened to anyone else, or can any of you offer solutions for repair?

Thanks,

Half and Half

[Por Fin]

I have a 2007 Admiral 2500 EX. Apart from water intrusion from leaky rub rail, fuel lines that had to be replaced in the second year of ownership, and poor weight distribution that causes pooling along the starboard side wall by the ice box, I've been reasonably happy, except when I take a wave abeam. That said, it is a light boat, and the additional weight that I would like for improving the ride would make it less fuel efficient. My most current issue is the bottom door stop. Have had a couple of passengers who have decided to stand on it to enter the cabin, and it was obviously not designed for that. The fiberglas has basically shattered. Has this happened to anyone else, or can any of you offer solutions for repair?

Thanks,

Half and Half

To answer your question, I have not had that issue at all. It's hard to imagine how somebody would think that standing on that threshold plate was appropriate place to stand... in three years of ownership, I have not had a single person do that.

Not seeing the actual problem, it's difficult to give advice on how to repair. My first thought would be to have it rebuilt by a good fiberglass person and bloster it on both sides with some 1/4" or 1/2' starboard. At least that way, if somebody stands on it again, the starboard can handle the weight.

Good luck and I'd love to know how you end up fixing this.

Mike

[hyroller]

There is an outfit called West Coast Marine in Costa Mesa, that changes configuration of the entry doors for both Defiance and Parker boats. He replaces them with a "slider" type design so that when the door is open it is not in your way if you need to move quickly in the cockpit.
Last years Fred Hall show in Long Beach had one on display.
Just another option.
Don

[Half and Half]

Thank you for your post. My only thought for repair was the starboard (as you had suggested). I have the boat covered covered for the winter, but will talk to some people around the yard for ideas. Will let you know what we decide.

Best,

Half and Half

To answer your question, I have not had that issue at all. It's hard to imagine how somebody would think that standing on that threshold plate was appropriate place to stand... in three years of ownership, I have not had a single person do that.

Not seeing the actual problem, it's difficult to give advice on how to repair. My first thought would be to have it rebuilt by a good fiberglass person and bloster it on both sides with some 1/4" or 1/2' starboard. At least that way, if somebody stands on it again, the starboard can handle the weight.

Good luck and I'd love to know how you end up fixing this.

Mike