Hi Guys
I own a 1995 Catalina 30 MKIII and recently found several cracks on the floor of the cockpit. Pictures are included for you to look at.
I have several questions:
1. Any idea of the cause for these cracks?
2. Do they look structural or cosmetic?
3. If you've had a similar problem, what did you do to correct?
I spoke with a guy at Catalina yesterday and he was very helpful. He indicated there are sometimes "air pockets" between the fiberglass and wood subfloor that can crack over time when pressure is applied (like walking on it.) He suggested drilling a small hole through the glass, use an l-shaped wire to determine if such a pocket exists and then drill into the wood to determine if it's wet. If the pocket exists, he suggested injecting epoxy into the cavity.
Any and all thoughts are most appreciated.
Love the boat but this problem has me spooked!
Thanks.
Mike
I own a 1995 Catalina 30 MKIII and recently found several cracks on the floor of the cockpit. Pictures are included for you to look at.
I have several questions:
1. Any idea of the cause for these cracks?
2. Do they look structural or cosmetic?
3. If you've had a similar problem, what did you do to correct?
I spoke with a guy at Catalina yesterday and he was very helpful. He indicated there are sometimes "air pockets" between the fiberglass and wood subfloor that can crack over time when pressure is applied (like walking on it.) He suggested drilling a small hole through the glass, use an l-shaped wire to determine if such a pocket exists and then drill into the wood to determine if it's wet. If the pocket exists, he suggested injecting epoxy into the cavity.
Any and all thoughts are most appreciated.
Love the boat but this problem has me spooked!
Thanks.
Mike
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