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I have a new-to-me 1984 Present trawler with some softness in part of one
weather deck. Surveyor was not too worried, but it needs to be addressed.
Appears to be classic water entrapment/core decay. Can see no evidence of
leakage inside, but like most it is VERY hard to gain access to that area (over
the saddle tanks).
I need to fix it. But I do not want to cut it out and remove all the core
material and potentially make it worse. I have heard of a clever repair
process:
1. drill many small holes (have to do from deck - access very poor under)
2. use a vacuum to suck as much water out as possible (use a vacuum bag and
shop vac?)
3. let dry even more (heater and fan?)
4. inject with pressure (a syringe?) penetraing epoxy, such as Git Rot or
the West Marine brand
5. cure 24 hours
6. fill the holes in the nonslip gray decking how?
7. I saved my deck from further deterioration!
8. saved $$ by doing it myself!
9. proud I learned something new
Is this right? Does it work? Anybody have some guidance, or direct me to a
legitimate how-to guide? I must admit this is not my top priority, but only
because I have so many other things to do! Also, though reasonably
competent, I'm a little afraid of the job. Should I drop #8 and 9 and pay someone to
do it?
Thanks to all - JeemboNC
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