I have a purchase contract for a Pearson 39-2. The deck is in need of recoring along the edge of the deck. I am pretty certain of the steps in the process but am seeking professional quotes to have this done. Is there anyone who has done this (by themselves or by a pro) that can share experience on the process? What were the findings, did you re-use the toe rails and edge capping, how was the deck finished when done (presumably non skid paint). Approximate pricing?
Experience with Pearson 39-2 deck recore or similar models
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Congratulations on your plans to purchase a Pearson 39-2!! Sounds like are not the only with this same issue. The threads below discuss repair options/strategies and the youtube video might be helpful.
www.sailnet.com
Youtube entitled "Sail Life - Core replacement, side decks...done! DIY sailboat repairs"
1987 Pearson 39-2 Deck issue and owners Manual
Hello I am in the final stages of deciding whether to purchase a 1987 Pearson 39-2. It appears that the moisture ingress and deck delamination along and about 6-8 inches up from the toe rail. This top skin delamination and moisture damage may be a result of the interface of the toe rail to the...
Pearson 39-2 survey
So I just had this 1987 original owner Pearson 39-2 CB surveyed yesterday. Boat is beautifully maintained and interior is beautiful, but here are some concerns -multiple wet (NO SOFT) spots on the deck-walkways and aft of the anchor locker. Picked up by moisture meter and hammer...
forums.sailboatowners.com
Deck Delamination / Core Problems [Archive] - Pearson Ariel Association Forums
Good Old Boat has placed the Sandifer delamination repair artical on its Web site at read it online at: http://www.boatus.com/goodoldboat/delalimation.htm
www.pearsonariel.org
I recored my 36-2. I bought all new rub rails, cut top off and ripped all core on deck from cockpit to foredeck where it was nice and dry. Used nida core instead of balsa. Job came out pretty good. Guy who did the job made a reverse mold of the nonskid pattern (which is still available) and epoxied it down. Also did solid material under the stanchions. Looking back I would have done a few different things but overall big job and ended up looking great.
Greg
Greg