I redid some core last summer and learned a lot of tips from the experience.
I used 3/4" balsa, to copy the existing design flex of the boat but might try another core material if I didn't already have the balsa. I found 1708 fiberglass the best fiberglass to use. I reused the deck skin and used 1708 to bond the edges of the skins. I also used West System epoxy because I had the resin and pumps from prior projects. Total Fair from Jamestown Distributers is easy to work with and waterproof. EZ-Fair from Pettit is better in my opinion as it's waterproof and comes out white, but slightly more expensive. I primed and painted using Interlux. I intend to add KiwiGrip in the Spring. Once you get your material I would encourage you to practice at home with a small one foot square piece of core, fiberglass, sanding and fairing. Best advice comes from "Boatworks Today" YouTube channel. Andy has migrated from West System to Total Boat epoxies and Total Fair as they don't have the amine blush. I started using a peel ply over my repairs and taking a tip from Mads from "Sail Life" Youtube channel, I use it all the time to absorb the amine blush and reduce the amount of sanding. You can search both channels for your projects needs. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=boatworks+today https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sail+life+refitting+athena I found fairing tips from autobody channels were better than boat repairers. Harbor Freight sells an inexpensive 18" long board and sanding paper. Good luck, Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute 1989 C&C 34R, Pasadena, Md > On January 1, 2020 at 12:02 PM JP Mail via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: > > > 1985 35-3. > I Need to recore a 1.5’ x 3’ area of deck. > I’ve started researching. > But I know there is good info here. > Best material, divinycell or balsa? > Anyone know the thickness I’d need? > Best type fiberglass to finish with? > Best way to hide it all? Deck paint and Nonskid? > Thanks in advance. > I’ve watched a bunch of youtube and I have mentally prepared myself to > take this on. > Jon > Hideaway > Sent from my iPhone > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >
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