West Marine carries a product called "Git Rot". It's a very viscous (watery)
epoxy that's designed to "wick" into the wood fibers. I've used it a couple of
times on the boat and a few more times around the house and other projects. The
stuff works.
Mark, Gratis (6115)
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----- Original Message -----
From: michael mcvey
To: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 8:07 PM
Subject: catalina27-talk:
The plywood is factory. Are you getting a delamination in the deck? if not
dry it back after that you can inject epoxy if the damage is not too severe. If
it is you can drill in areas of delaminating then inject epoxy or cut back the
glass and replace. I would try the epoxy first it's allot less intrusive.
good luck with the repair I hope it all works out.
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Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:05:06 -0500
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Wheel pedestal/ cockpit deck
Hi Ray,
I believe that the whole cockpit area is cored with plywood. I have the
same problem, but I haven't fixed it yet.
A dockmate has a Hunter and repaired by lifting off the fiberglas deck,
inserting new plywood and epoxying over it, then painting the entire cockpit
deck. But Catalina's deck are patterned, so the approach may be to expoxy the
entire deck and finish with non skid paint. You could also cover it with wood
or Starboard decking.
I figured that with 2 boats in the family that we had a big investment
them, so I bought a moisture meter. I thought I would find problems in the
mast area, but that was ok. It was the deck under the pedestal that has the
problem.
I am sorry that I didn't get one years ago, because it becomes part of my
preventative maintenance tools.
Let us know how you repair it.
Harvey Rosenberg, C-27TR 1985, M-18, Stony Point NY
------ Original Message ------
Received: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:15:21 PM EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Wheel pedestal/ cockpit deck
Hello,
I just removed my pedestal to reseal the base and found wet plywood
between the cockpit deck and the interior liner over the engine. Is this a
factory add-on to stiffen the deck, I'd want to put it back, or was this done
by a previous owner?
Thank you in advance!
Ray Winkle
5275
Knot Home
Sarah Creek
Gloucester Point, VA.
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