Plastic sole

[TAPH2O]

Has anyone cut out the plastic sole part of the insert on a 36C. The fake wooden sole is glued dow to it and provides no access ?

 

[Loren Beach]

My guess is that any "plastic' sole material was installed by a prior owner. EY would not have done that and I doubt that the material was in production when the boat was built in the late 70's.
A decision to restore the sole to a 'real' teak and holly surface or to a modern 'very real looking' teak n holly plastic will need to be made after you do get access to your bilges.
Note that whatever you put down for a new sole needs to be secured with fasteners that can be easily removed.

 

[TAPH2O]

I think this inset was put in befor the-lid.
It just makes impossible scrownge under the floor boards and the water tanks are under there.

 

[TAPH2O]

The whole inside is a plastic tub reminds me of a mcgregor

 

[Christian Williams]

Posting some pictures would help others figure your issue out. .

 

[TAPH2O]

This square of sole is where i tried to remove the sole in an attempt to retrieve a dropped bolt

 

[Eremos]

Did you find an answer to your question on how to cut out the sole part? I bought a 36c recently. Use to have an Ericson 27 and later a Cheoy Lee. This design has me confused as to how to access the water tanks.

 

[TAPH2O]

The valves are by the mast but other than that no access. It is 1/4” fake teak and holly glued down and fake little screws for looks.
Teak and holly 1/4” sheet of waterproof not marine grade plywood is $280 Here in Portland. Marine grade in tacoma is in the mid $300’s.