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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