Going Soft in Miami

[Simon]

Hi all, just bought a 78 Hunter 30. Needs a little TLC. One of the things I am going to tackle first is the "soft" area around my mastfoot. The surveyor told me it was rotten wood on the inside. I am going to drill holes all-around use the stuff to dry out the wood and fill the area with epoxy resin with graphite powder and marine-tex the top and paint. Someone suggested cutting out the top glas layer and replace the wood with marine plywood, replace glas and marine tex and paint. I am sure some of you have been there and done that. I would appreciate all comments/advice.

 

[Bill]

Hi Simon,I have just fixed this exact problem! I took a router and cut out the top skin replaced the balsa core and marine plywood,I was schocked to see how far the water had wicked. I think the drilling method may not give you long term satifaction.I had to remove aprox 3sq. feet to hit dry wood.The job is not that tough and I know you will like the results. If you think about it drying out the core as you suggest will not eliminate the compression that must have taken place.Good Luck Bill