I've just pulled up my old cabin sole on my 87 28.5 and will be replacing it with a new one purchased from Hunter. Question is could I put some standard water repellent like Thompsons on the bottom to prevent the wood from getting wet. Water is getting under the floor and getting trapped inbetween stringers and had some major rot on the sole. This sole had lasted 13 years though. I think I've issolated the leak for now but just curious about everyones opinon. Plan to use Daly's pro-fin on the top. Michael Mathis s/v Bien Sur
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How about a coat of epoxy
Michael: Instead of Thompsons, which I have my doubts about. Have you thought about a coat or two of clear epoxy. This would really seal the wood from mold and moisture too.
Michael: Instead of Thompsons, which I have my doubts about. Have you thought about a coat or two of clear epoxy. This would really seal the wood from mold and moisture too.
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Eric
Why not?
Since you are starting fresh, why not go ahead and varnish the sole while it isbout of the boat. Epoxy on the bottom will also help as suggested.
Since you are starting fresh, why not go ahead and varnish the sole while it isbout of the boat. Epoxy on the bottom will also help as suggested.
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John Sheppard
Cost and Amount of Work for Replacement?
What was the material cost and how much time will you invest in replacing the cabin sole?
What was the material cost and how much time will you invest in replacing the cabin sole?
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Jim McCue
on relay - watch for hoses!
I had a friend with a 28.5 that found that when the sole was screwed down, the mfr had accidentally driven the screws thru the hot water preheater hoses that ran forward thru the ribs to the hot box. Just be cautious when you relay the sole. J. McCue "Safeharbor"
I had a friend with a 28.5 that found that when the sole was screwed down, the mfr had accidentally driven the screws thru the hot water preheater hoses that ran forward thru the ribs to the hot box. Just be cautious when you relay the sole. J. McCue "Safeharbor"
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Michael Mathis
Time and Money!
The cost of the sole from Hunter was $300 for the main piece. That's the only piece that needs to replaced. It took me an afternoon to get all the screws out, take down the cabinet underneath the sink, and also take the wood trim around the engine compartment. It was fairly easy once I knew it was going to come up. You do have to cut the board to get it through the companionway. I made a cut basically down the middle on the old one and came out easy of course. When I install it the cut should be minor as far as appearence. I'm assuming once I lay it, it will only take an afternoon. Varnishing the thing will take a little longer. Mike Mathis s/v Bien Sur
The cost of the sole from Hunter was $300 for the main piece. That's the only piece that needs to replaced. It took me an afternoon to get all the screws out, take down the cabinet underneath the sink, and also take the wood trim around the engine compartment. It was fairly easy once I knew it was going to come up. You do have to cut the board to get it through the companionway. I made a cut basically down the middle on the old one and came out easy of course. When I install it the cut should be minor as far as appearence. I'm assuming once I lay it, it will only take an afternoon. Varnishing the thing will take a little longer. Mike Mathis s/v Bien Sur
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schaefer
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mike....i did the job two years ago...i varnished the sole while it was still in my garage..did both sides...you will have to cut the sole in half at the stern end..its only about a 12 inch cut..if you do it carefully right where the teak meets the holly you won't see the cut at all after installed..i put a bead of calk arount the perimiter..no need to have water reaching the top side of the sole any more...am installing the dripless shaft seal this year..no more water in my boat..i hope...schaefer
mike....i did the job two years ago...i varnished the sole while it was still in my garage..did both sides...you will have to cut the sole in half at the stern end..its only about a 12 inch cut..if you do it carefully right where the teak meets the holly you won't see the cut at all after installed..i put a bead of calk arount the perimiter..no need to have water reaching the top side of the sole any more...am installing the dripless shaft seal this year..no more water in my boat..i hope...schaefer
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Ray Squires
No-cut Sole Replacement
While I'm not recommending it, Hunter did let me know that someone had recently replaced the sole without cutting it into. It involves removing the cover and sliding hatch over the companionway. You also have to remove the sink cabinetry. When I reach this job, I'll probably cut it.
While I'm not recommending it, Hunter did let me know that someone had recently replaced the sole without cutting it into. It involves removing the cover and sliding hatch over the companionway. You also have to remove the sink cabinetry. When I reach this job, I'll probably cut it.
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