Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
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Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
Need a high level overview of steps to fix cracks in cockpit sole of a weekender Ty. They are near one of the drains. The deck still seems solid around the cracks.
I dont need a perfect fix, just a working fix.
(ex - grind out and fill west system epoxy and microfiber, sand then Brightside?)?
I dont need a perfect fix, just a working fix.
(ex - grind out and fill west system epoxy and microfiber, sand then Brightside?)?
John H.
Mattapoisett, MA
1980 Weekender Typhoon " Sailing Shoes"
Mattapoisett, MA
1980 Weekender Typhoon " Sailing Shoes"
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Re: Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
A picture might help. Sometimes you can get away with tracing the outline of the individual cracks with a Dremel, creating a "V" that you can then fill with thickened epoxy. It really depends on how interconnected they are and of course, whether you have saturated core, in which case you have a bigger project. If you go the Dremel route, it helps to rest your hand against a short length of 2x4 or whatever thickness gives your hand support.
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Re: Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
it doesnt seem soft at all, although I'm sure there is moisture.
i will try to post pics when I figure out how
thx
i will try to post pics when I figure out how
thx
John H.
Mattapoisett, MA
1980 Weekender Typhoon " Sailing Shoes"
Mattapoisett, MA
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Re: Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
Here is a video with step by step instructions on getting rid of spider cracks. Doing the same thing to my Typhoon now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2w85yvrbHk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2w85yvrbHk
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Re: Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
West System guide…..
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Rick
1984 CD22
Excuse auto-correct typos courtesy of iOS...or simply lazy typing
Rick
1984 CD22
Excuse auto-correct typos courtesy of iOS...or simply lazy typing
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Re: Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
Don't use "softness" as your guide to whether the core is undamaged. Tap the cockpit sole with the plastic handle of a screwdriver and listen to the sound. It is quite easy to tell the difference between a waterlogged or rotted core and a good core by the sound of it. Rotted core has more of a dull thud to it, while solid core has a sharper sound. Do it all over the sole and try other areas of the deck as well that are unlikely to be soggy to give yourself a good benchmark. (For example, try areas near the top of the crown of the deck away from any holes that were drilled through the deck where water could have intruded. While you are at it, learn the difference in sound between solid glass (the hull is not cored as the decks are) and cored laminate, and learn the difference in sound between areas where bulkheads are glassed to the hull and where the hull is an unsupported area. It is a skill that will not only help you on this project but serve you well in the future.hinmo wrote:it doesnt seem soft at all, although I'm sure there is moisture.
i will try to post pics when I figure out how
thx
--Jim
Re: Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
massive fire this past week at boatyard, lost all standing rigging. Boat for sale, $1
(ps - epoxied the sole already)
(ps - epoxied the sole already)
John H.
Mattapoisett, MA
1980 Weekender Typhoon " Sailing Shoes"
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Re: Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
I saw this on the news. Very sad. So many boats, cars, and buildings lost. I'm sorry yours appears to be one of them.
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Re: Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
That's terrible. So sorry you lost your boat.
Jeff
Jeff
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Re: Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
Oh how awful! And to add insult to injury it was after you did the repairs, too. Sorry to hear about it.
--Jim
--Jim
Re: Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
thx. To be clear, I only lost the mast boom and rigging. If anyone knows of a mast and boom for sale, let me know!!
John H.
Mattapoisett, MA
1980 Weekender Typhoon " Sailing Shoes"
Mattapoisett, MA
1980 Weekender Typhoon " Sailing Shoes"
Re: Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
https://www.dwyermast.com/Default.asp
I saw the fire on the net. Truly a nightmare for boat owners. There are sources for used masts but your best bet might be Dwyer in Bristol R.I., if you are not inclined to initiate a search.
I saw the fire on the net. Truly a nightmare for boat owners. There are sources for used masts but your best bet might be Dwyer in Bristol R.I., if you are not inclined to initiate a search.
Jim Walsh
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Ex Captain-Northeast Fleet
CD31 ORION
The currency of life is not money, it's time
Re: Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
Thx Jim, got a quote from them. Sounds like a good company
John H.
Mattapoisett, MA
1980 Weekender Typhoon " Sailing Shoes"
Mattapoisett, MA
1980 Weekender Typhoon " Sailing Shoes"
Re: Cockpit Sole Cracks Fix
Glad to hear that! Good luck with finding the spars.hinmo wrote:thx. To be clear, I only lost the mast boom and rigging. If anyone knows of a mast and boom for sale, let me know!!
Jeff