Sagging Removeable Floor Section on 2000 Sportster LX

[skier292]

This is the hatch immediately aft of the motor box; it covers the propshaft & exhaust hoses. Dealers (several that I've spoken to) cannot find part numbers for pre-2003 Boats, which is unacceptable, to my way of thinking. It should also be covered by the boat warranty, since I am the original owner. 

If anyone can tell me what material it was made of, I would try to purchase & then re-use the carpet. It seems to be a type of honeycomb composite. It was light and stiff, for many years; until it wasn't.

Thanks!

[flexx]

I don´t know if it is the same Material as on my Pro Star but you might be on the right way with Aluminium Honeycomb Plates?

I did not found a Dealer in the USA but may be there is one who ships it.

https://www.transport-industry.com/alucore.html or https://mejo.nrw/

 

As an alternative, polyethylene might also work? These panels are available cut to size on ebay.

 

Best regards,

Felix

 

[justgary]

On 8/8/2022 at 10:37 PM, skier292 said:

This is the hatch immediately aft of the motor box; it covers the propshaft & exhaust hoses. Dealers (several that I've spoken to) cannot find part numbers for pre-2003 Boats, which is unacceptable, to my way of thinking. It should also be covered by the boat warranty, since I am the original owner. 

If anyone can tell me what material it was made of, I would try to purchase & then re-use the carpet. It seems to be a type of honeycomb composite. It was light and stiff, for many years; until it wasn't.

Thanks!

Your dealer should call Malibu since you are the first owner.  If they won't, call Malibu yourself.