Hi and thanks for the advice. You are correct Robin, I would not be focusing in this like a seaboat at all its a river boat so much more forgiving life in that respect. She seems ok on the surface with no seroiis impact issues so am happy with the base that I will have to work with. Taking up the floor is a great idea. Nothing feels spongy but think would be good to check kt while its all apart.
not looking to reinvent the wheel here just make a nice place to spend a week and ensure we have the room, layout, and facilities we want.
Have always wanted an ex hire cruiser to do this to but could not afford to do it in our earlyier boating life (thus the old Shetland start, which we loved to death)
will do my best to blog it but never done that either so and aventure awaits!