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I dont seem to have that problem on my boat yet although some deck joints are starting to show some spongyness.? I hate to suggest it but it sounds like you are ready to do the whole foredeck of your T27.? If you repair what you have you will have to epoxy the deck closed (with how much water behind it?) before repairing it.? I would suggest a haul out if you are not already out of the water and then proceed with fixing the problem which might include a complete above deck or foredeck re-core.?
Please post a picture or two when you can.? I am interested in this kind of reapir work when it comes my way which it probably will considering my hull is nearly 40 years old.? What year is yours again?? Can you post anything to the site (pictures, database owners info, files?)? I hope this repair goes well for you. #328, Odalisque, 1967, NYC Caleb D ?
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From: martylev@... To: T27Owners@... Sent: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:15 AM Subject: Re: [T27Owners] deck work Dear Tartaners,
I have a long deck crack down the center of the foredeck. (The boat
was improperly repaired a decade ago). The core is delaminated about
4" on either side of the crack....maybe wet beyond that. Water has
found its way down to the aft end of the 2x4 glassed in above the v-
berth, and drips from there.
My plan is to use a router (hooked up to a shop vac) to remove that
strip of deck, core, and the rotten parts of trhe 2X4...all from
above (leaving the v-berth ceiling intact and supported from below).
I will open the deck as wide as necessary until I find dry, solid
core. I will then glass in a new 2x4 (oak?). After re-coring and re-
glassing up to deck level, I plan to epoxy teak strips to the deck
rather than attempt to create a new non-skid. Also, I will replace
the single bow cleat with port and starboard cleats (with backing
plates).
Any suggestions or advice gratefully appreciated. I will post pics.
Thanks!
Marty (Vancouver)
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