Cored hull for 1992 Beneteau First 265

[Seattle_Dad_7]

Hi, does anyone know exactly what the cored hull material is on a 1992 Beneteau First 265? Is it balsa? I've also heard honeycomb? Online says solid fiberglass which I know is wrong (I drilled for a transducer).

Asking because I'm investigating possible water coming from the core layer of my boat. Thanks!

 

[Leakie Marine]

I will be installing a new transducer on my 1992 45f5 soon, following with interest!

 

[Mechone]

I believe all beneteaus are solid glass hulls, only the cabin top is cored with balsa , and it is thick .
I drilled mine and it was solid glass for transducer. Even the matrix and stringers are solid glass

 

[Jackdaw]

Absolutely solid glass.

 

[Leakie Marine]

Great to hear, I would have thought it would be solid below the waterline. I will confirm when I drill a new drain hole!

 

[Jackdaw]

To be more clear, all Beneteau sailboats feature solid glass hulls, with the exception of
Figaros
First Class raceboats (FC10, FC8, FC7.5 etc)
Some specialized version of modern First boats: First 40 carbon, First 30R, First10R

 

[JohnShannon]

You might have mistaken strand mat for a core. No expert, but I think to bulk up the thickness of the fiberglass the inner lays are not cloth like fiberglass but more a puffy blanket of fibers as it is cheaper to get a particular thickness. In any case Bene's of that era are solid glass hulls and cored decks. Some years did have osmosis problems ( blistering) although if it hasn't shown up by now it won't or was fixed