e 27 core
I have to repair the foredeck area only. I like the idea of not having to sand as much, any suggestion on alternate materials?
Are you repairing from above or underneath? I've read alot of posts about both. I like the idea of not cutting through the deck from above, but I'm not sold on cutting through the interior liner and glassing upside down. would you not have to cut through the liner, remove that peice and then through the underside of the deck below the existing core? Any advice or feedback is greatly appreciated.
I have to repair the foredeck area only. I like the idea of not having to sand as much, any suggestion on alternate materials?
Are you repairing from above or underneath? I've read alot of posts about both. I like the idea of not cutting through the deck from above, but I'm not sold on cutting through the interior liner and glassing upside down. would you not have to cut through the liner, remove that peice and then through the underside of the deck below the existing core? Any advice or feedback is greatly appreciated.
Lucky Dog
Member III
Getting to the core of thee question
We are cutting from the under side for the deck and from the outside on the cabin roof. The non skid surface keep me from working on the deck from the outside. I am experimenting with duplicating the non skid. So far I have successfully duplicated the cockpit hatch cover. I am adding it to the port side.
I love to turn the boat upside down like I have with a 24 footer. I suspect it with be messy, but it easy sanding. I have more money invested in sanders than my first two cars cost me. I actually like sanding, I find it soothing and immediate gratification.
There is brace down the center. I ripped a hole in the skin when cut mine out.
Buy a really good respirator mask and change out the filters daily.
ml
We are cutting from the under side for the deck and from the outside on the cabin roof. The non skid surface keep me from working on the deck from the outside. I am experimenting with duplicating the non skid. So far I have successfully duplicated the cockpit hatch cover. I am adding it to the port side.
I love to turn the boat upside down like I have with a 24 footer. I suspect it with be messy, but it easy sanding. I have more money invested in sanders than my first two cars cost me. I actually like sanding, I find it soothing and immediate gratification.
There is brace down the center. I ripped a hole in the skin when cut mine out.
Buy a really good respirator mask and change out the filters daily.
ml
Balsa Core thickness
I tried to measure mine last weekend and came up with 3/8 inch. Measured in the cockpit and on the cabintop. Not sure of side decks and foredeck, but I would assume its similar. I did have some difficulty measuring since I had not yet started cutting into the boat.
Anyone else done a recore and remember the core thickness?
Doug
I tried to measure mine last weekend and came up with 3/8 inch. Measured in the cockpit and on the cabintop. Not sure of side decks and foredeck, but I would assume its similar. I did have some difficulty measuring since I had not yet started cutting into the boat.
Anyone else done a recore and remember the core thickness?
Doug
