If the area isn't too big then you would probably be well suited to simply fill the void with epoxy thickened with light or medium weight silica. You might choose balsa saw dust instead.
Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Aug 16, 2017 6:31 AM, "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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