Hi, Not directly answering your question, but there's a Danish guy called Mads Dahlke who's doing a complete core replacement on the deck of his project sailboat. He has an addictive YouTube channel on the project and he's discussing the topic in detail. If you have a bit of extra time, you might want to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/user/madsdahlke
Cheers, Matti C&C 36 "Hurma" Helsinki, Finland On 16 August 2017 at 13:30, Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Hello all, > > Our 1994 C&C 37/40+ has a section of deck core, limited solely to the area > under the sliding companionway hood that has become rotted and needs to be > replaced. This was caused by the sliding hatch stop being slammed too many > times by the DPO and the stop being solely held into the deck by wood > screws. > > So, when I cut the deck and replace that area of core (it is probably > about 18" x 36", would you recommend using end grain balsa core, or going > with foam core? I have heard that getting foam core to stick during repair > jobs can be difficult, but that's solely what I have heard, and I certainly > want better input. Would any of you know the core thickness, and a good > place to get it? > > No rush, this will wait until our rainy season is over, and I have > everything really well sealed under there for now. > > Thanks in advance! > > Bruce Whitmore > > (847) 404-5092 (mobile) > [email protected] > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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