Hi all, I am getting ready to tackle the wet deck along the port genoa track and before I start cutting, I have few questions for the group.
Gelcoat cracks and delamination is appearing almost the length of the track on my 38 Mk2. I realize that not all spider cracks are due to wet core, but there is some strong indication that at least ¾ section of geona track area is rotten. Namely, top deck is noticeably indented along the track from compression of backing plate and track screws. I also remember that water was coming out of the tracks in areas where track was under load. Especially area in the aft section. I pulled the track off last night and there is strong oxidation along the aluminum backing plate where ss washers and nuts were. Any idea on how to determine how far athwartship to go when cutting out the top laminate? I guess tap with a mallet? Do people mostly save the top laminate or decide to lay new one from scratch? I am also thinking that it would be better to cut the area so entire genoa track is included so that I don’t have to deal with potential of uneven surface between repair area and untouched area where genoa track lies. I can foresee potential issues with the car not riding smoothly in area of that transition. Thanks Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 C&C 38MkII On the hard at Stanley’s in Barrington
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