Hi Dave, No.
I don't know how much of my side decks will need it, but I'm NOT pulling them up. Larry Taborek C27 Dixie Chicken > Larry, > > I think you're going to have a pretty tough time trying to get the Git > Rot (assuming that is what you plan to use) to penetrate six feet > laterally of deck, without opening it up to get it dry and have a decent > base for the epoxy. Do you think cutting the deck skin, opening it up > yourself, and then replacing it after you've treated the core might have > better possibilities? > > Best regards, > > Dave Hoy > WYANOKEE #6295 > Camden, Maine > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >>Hi Rory, >> >>Well, its all speculation as to wether it will work or not. Admittedly, >>getting the epoxy to travel through 6 feet of decking seems like quite a >>bit. It is very thin epoxy (water like in viscosity). If after treating >>it and sounding it, it still has voids, I figure I will just get a very >>small drill bit and drill some holes through the decking and inject the >>epoxy through a siringe. >> >>Its a gamble to be sure, but I'm rolling a weekend of work and a hundred >>dollars against what could be a 5K job. Given that a 30 year old C27 >>might only be worth 5K, I don't see the 5K job as even being a option. >> >>I don't even think that MY boat even needs it, but to please the >> surveyors >>and future buyers, its probably money and time well spent. >> >>Hope that helps, >> >>Larry Taborek >>C27 Dixie Chicken >> >> >> >>>I think your success will be a function of how far the epoxy has to >>>travel, in a small area drying process and saturation may be effective. >>>The rotten core on this boat is wide spread about six feet from front >>>lower all they way back to cockpit. This will require removal of liner >>> and >>>layer above to remove large portion of core. The Estimate is 5K. >>> My biggest concern is how strong this area will be relative to a >>>properly maintained deck that is dry, even with the high dollar >>>professional core replacemnt and refinishing. >>> >>> If >>> >>> >>> >>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>> Hi Rory, >>> >>>My boat has much the same problem. Heres my plan for dealing with the >>>problem. I plan on doing this during spring haul out. >>> >>>First, I will remove the interior cabinetry to allow me full access to >>> the >>>hull to deck joint from the interior cabin. >>> >>>Next I will remove the deck (not cabintop) chin plate bolts. I will then >>>duct tape up the interior holes, or plug them with a dowell. >>> >>>On the exterior chin plate bolt holes I will affix a shop vac and blow >>> low >>>pressure air through the deck cavity in a attempt to dry out the >>> interior >>>decking. Maby a hair dryer would be better. >>> >>>Next I will duct tape up the interior hull to deck joint where in the >>> past >>>the coring has seaped out. Any place where coring has leaked will be a >>>place where the thinned epoxy will leak. Duct tape this well. >>> >>>Next I will use this product: >>> >>>http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/to;ID;,Epoxy...Adhesives,Smith...Co..Epoxy,CPES.Clear.Penetrating.Epoxy.Sealer >>> >>>My understanding is that it WILL treat wet coring (to some degree). It >>>contains some chemicals that will react with any moisture in the wood >>> and >>>dry it out. It is very thin so it should flow through any deck cavity. I >>>will basically fill up the deck cavity until the epoxy is at the level >>> of >>>the side decks. I'll let it dry, then re-drill out the chin plate bolt >>>holes. >>> >>>Then re-sound the deck with a hammer. If any voids (probably trapped air >>>bubbles) still sound in the decking, I plan on drilling very small holes >>>and then injecting the CPES with a seringe. Put it all together. >>> >>>Done. >>> >>>Call it a couple of hundred and a weekend of work. >>> >>>Hope that helps, >>> >>>Larry Taborek >>>C27 Dixie Chicken >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>During survey of 1988 Catalina 27 side deck around chain plates and >>>>further aft about 4 foot section determined to have either delamination >>>>or >>>>water intrusion.This was indicated while deck was being sounded, or hit >>>>with small hammer every 6 inches or so.Refereed to specialist, to have >>>>deck inspected by drilling 3 inch holes for further inspection and >>>>cause. >>>>Then repair scheme to be determined.Has anyone been through repair >>>>schemes, one is to inject epoxy if core is dry and delamination exist, >>>>the >>>>other is for deck removal and core removal and replacement, with >>>>required >>>>refinishing.The sounding process seems fairly straight forward on deck >>>>at >>>>least,and I would considering doing myself in future before expense of >>>>survey haulout etc. >>>>Otherwise the boat is above average for year. >>>> >>>>The Emmerichs wrote: >>>>Rory, >>>> >>>>Thanks for the link. This may make changing coolant much easier. >>>> >>>>John Emmerich >>>>5874 C27 TR Louisville, KY >>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>From: [email protected] >>>>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rory Hammond >>>>Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 8:36 AM >>>>To: [email protected] >>>>Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: winterizing (while I'm at it...) >>>> >>>> >>>>This site has decent images of engine and coolant drain. >>>>http://www.marinedieseldirect.com/universal/200157/universal-owners-manual-m-18-specifications.html >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>Rory Hammond >>>>Aviation Laboratories Inc. >>>>5401 Mitchelldale # B6 >>>>Houston, TX 77092 >>>>1-800-256-6876, 713-864-6677, Fax 713-864-6990 >>>>Cell 713-805-7171,Business email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>Please visit our website www.avlab.com >>>>Have a Wonderful Day ! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>Dixie Chicken is FOR SALE: You can view the boat at: >>>http://www.taborek.net/Dixie_Chicken/For_Sale/For_Sale.shtml >>> >>> >>>----------------------------------------- >>>Join ISP.COM today - $8.95 internet , less than 1/2 the cost of AOL >>>Try us out, http://www.isp.com/ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>Rory Hammond >>>Aviation Laboratories Inc. >>>5401 Mitchelldale # B6 >>>Houston, TX 77092 >>>1-800-256-6876, 713-864-6677, Fax 713-864-6990 >>>Cell 713-805-7171,Business email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>Please visit our website www.avlab.com >>>Have a Wonderful Day ! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >>Dixie Chicken is FOR SALE: You can view the boat at: >>http://www.taborek.net/Dixie_Chicken/For_Sale/For_Sale.shtml >> >> >>----------------------------------------- >>Join ISP.COM today - $8.95 internet , less than 1/2 the cost of AOL >>Try us out, http://www.isp.com/ >> >> >> >> >> >> > Dixie Chicken is FOR SALE: You can view the boat at: http://www.taborek.net/Dixie_Chicken/For_Sale/For_Sale.shtml ----------------------------------------- Join ISP.COM today - $8.95 internet , less than 1/2 the cost of AOL Try us out, http://www.isp.com/
