Thank you Mike! Much appreciated. Cheers, Randy
> On Jun 4, 2026, at 8:07 AM, Hoyt, Mike <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Randy > > Although you are not replacing wet/rotted core it should be a similar > process. You will need to build up the under layer of glass and then > probably marine plywood for strength followed by top layers of cloth and > fairing coats. Likely epoxy for the extra strength rather than polyester. > That said I am not certain of the 70’s C&Cs had cored decks but I think they > did. > > Here is a site showing the process for replacing core. If you are comfortable > with drywall repair then you should be good for this. It is in a non skid > area which makes it easier to blend in as well > Recoring around Stanchion Bases > <https://hoytsailing.com/J27Web/Projects/recore/recore.htm> > > Hope this helps > > Mike Hoyt > Persistence > Halifax > www.hoytsailing.com <http://www.hoytsailing.com/> > > From: Randy Stafford via CnC-List <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> > Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2026 2:12 AM > To: Stus-List <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> > Cc: Randy Stafford <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> > Subject: Stus-List Foredeck Repair > > Hello Stu’s List, Tonight my 30 MK I suffered damage to her foredeck from a > collision with another boat prior to a race. The circumstances matter not. > What does matter is that my starboard aft bow pulpit leg punched through the > foredeck, and > Hello Stu’s List, > > Tonight my 30 MK I suffered damage to her foredeck from a collision with > another boat prior to a race. The circumstances matter not. > > What does matter is that my starboard aft bow pulpit leg punched through the > foredeck, and my starboard forward bow pulpit leg pulled up some foredeck > fiberglass a bit. > > I’ve uploaded a couple of photos of the damage at > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1g9wWiaZg4-1YO3jiFJ9hoOuv1fUTpvX8?usp=sharing > > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/drive.google.com/drive/folders/1g9wWiaZg4-1YO3jiFJ9hoOuv1fUTpvX8?usp=sharing__;!!CmXilJi6!Yu2ycroDNQdq5aeqlMP-dJwmDxl3eGD7FLSqn-QsKtsrGx36KfFhj-THYhKdCI6i-rvmRzUPGElBtOIVP89UNg$>. > > To be honest I was surprised how thin the foredeck was in that region. > > I am comfortable doing fiberglass work, but I’ve never done a repair job like > this before. > > Can anybody advise me on the procedure for this repair, or point me to a > resource? > > Many thanks in advance. > > Best Regards, > Randy Stafford > SV Grenadine > C&C 30 MK I #79 > Ken Caryl, CO
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