Just about to this job on my 34-36r. Thanks for the preview Sent from my iPhone
> On Jan 1, 2020, at 9:12 AM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > 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> >> 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 > _______________________________________________ > > 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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