Wow , I really enjoyed reading this thread. I did a complete overhaul on an O'day 22 left for years in a pasture (FULL OF WATER) blisters everywhere. Deck delaminated 90% .
I had nothing to loose so I cut the delaminated cockpit bottom off and raised it 4 inches to make room for a nice quarter birth under it. Kept the bulhead where is was (of course) but completely changed the layout so the forward v-birth is now adult size.
I'm just now Starting an O'day 39. I'm resisting the urge for major changes.
It's got a soft spot up front so I have been contemplating the same mold process you have developed. I'll be watching closely.
I had nothing to loose so I cut the delaminated cockpit bottom off and raised it 4 inches to make room for a nice quarter birth under it. Kept the bulhead where is was (of course) but completely changed the layout so the forward v-birth is now adult size.
I'm just now Starting an O'day 39. I'm resisting the urge for major changes.
It's got a soft spot up front so I have been contemplating the same mold process you have developed. I'll be watching closely.