Forward Chainplates - Decks Soft

[howieha]

So the decks are soft around my forward chainplates. The chainplates have a chain inside the cabin which reinforces them more down to the cabin deck or bunk. My questions is this.

I am thinking of using a grease fitting or 2 to inject epoxy into the deck in these areas. They are fairly dry but have moisture in a few areas which I will try and dry with some acetone before injecting. I know this is not ideal but I don't want to rip the deck off on either side in these areas due to time constraints and money. I know the correct way is to recore but I want to know if anyone has ever heard of a forward or aft lower shroud on these boats pulling through the deck because they were soft? While not ideal, I want to know if my method will be relatively safe?

Thanks.

 

[25yearslater]

Drying these buggers out is a lesson in frustration. My 27 had been covered and heated for 9 months and the core could still be squeezed and water ran in a stream from my hand. Balsa is like a sponge. On the plus side the previous owner was sailing this boat with shot core and loose lowers and the mast stayed upright.

 

[Indysailor]

I am not claiming this is the ideal solution, but I just firmed up the area around my stbd chainplate with polyurethane glue. It cures with water. I plan on trying this for one year and assessing it to decide whether it is a viable solution for other soft spots.

 

[jibes138]

Wouldn't bet my life on it

The bigger problem is that the chainplates are exposed to salt water in an oxygen deprived environment. This makes the stainless prone to stress corrosion.