My Hunter 23 (1987 vintage) has had some interior water damage over the years due to poor storage prep by previous owners, and I find myself replacing the delaminated and mildewed plywood in the forward compartment. I found the berth floor plywood fibreglassed to the hull along the sides and had to cut it off to remove the wood. Can anyone tell me if this 'glass is necessary for structural integrity or something else? And would it not be better to either paint or varnish all interior wood to prevent future moisture damage? Maybe there's a valid reason to leave all interior wood unfinished? Thanks in advance for your input!
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I cant speak to you question about glassing the plywood , but it would not be a bad job,I have started to do the interior bare wood , have had the wood for a few years , just thought it might last longer , will be interested in replys about this, I did glass in the new backing plates for my motor mount it came out nice, made a big improvement, if you have this sort of damage inside you might want to check the area where themotor mount and pintles attach to the transom, good Luck you have a great boat, Mike B
I cant speak to you question about glassing the plywood , but it would not be a bad job,I have started to do the interior bare wood , have had the wood for a few years , just thought it might last longer , will be interested in replys about this, I did glass in the new backing plates for my motor mount it came out nice, made a big improvement, if you have this sort of damage inside you might want to check the area where themotor mount and pintles attach to the transom, good Luck you have a great boat, Mike B
Don't think that glassing it in is normal.
Jim: I am not familar with you model, but do not believe that this is normal. Usually there are bungs in the cabin sole and these panels are screwed into cross members or the interior pan. What I would suggest is that you seal the edges and back of the new panels with epoxy to water proof them. Then you can use your finish of choice varnish, varathane etc.
Jim: I am not familar with you model, but do not believe that this is normal. Usually there are bungs in the cabin sole and these panels are screwed into cross members or the interior pan. What I would suggest is that you seal the edges and back of the new panels with epoxy to water proof them. Then you can use your finish of choice varnish, varathane etc.
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Ernie Rogers
Berth floor plywood
If I'm understanding the area you're talking about correctly, just aft of the V berth, it's also just to port of the porta-potty. If the potty should leak, it would settle under this plywood floor board, which is screwed down. Perhaps the previous owner thought that it was just easier to seal it up rather and periodically remove it and clean under it? Who's to say. I'd take it off and try to restore it to the way it was originally. Ernie Rogers h23 WhimsyII
If I'm understanding the area you're talking about correctly, just aft of the V berth, it's also just to port of the porta-potty. If the potty should leak, it would settle under this plywood floor board, which is screwed down. Perhaps the previous owner thought that it was just easier to seal it up rather and periodically remove it and clean under it? Who's to say. I'd take it off and try to restore it to the way it was originally. Ernie Rogers h23 WhimsyII
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Jim Maroldo
Clarification to "Interior Improvements"
Sorry for the misunderstanding! The H23 has a fibreglass floor plate under the potti. I'm concerned with the base of the berth itself which is screwed to 2 bulkheads and is 'glassed to the hull sides. Not knowing what else to call it, let's just say that it's the base of the 'bed' directly uinder the cushions. Thanks for your inputs, folks!
Sorry for the misunderstanding! The H23 has a fibreglass floor plate under the potti. I'm concerned with the base of the berth itself which is screwed to 2 bulkheads and is 'glassed to the hull sides. Not knowing what else to call it, let's just say that it's the base of the 'bed' directly uinder the cushions. Thanks for your inputs, folks!
That sounds better!
Jim: That sounds better. The plywood is actually screwed into the pan or bulkhead. If this is a small section of plywood you could remove it and replace it with a poly material (like the white cutting boards for the kitchen). This material is very durable and can be cut
Jim: That sounds better. The plywood is actually screwed into the pan or bulkhead. If this is a small section of plywood you could remove it and replace it with a poly material (like the white cutting boards for the kitchen). This material is very durable and can be cut
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Mark Major
Replaced "berth floor" on port berth
Yeah, whatever it's called, I had to replace for the same reason two years ago. I cut the old berth out, leaving 1" of the fiberglass behind (and then pulling remaining rotted wood out from glass). Using it as a pattern and allowing for the dimension left when cut away, I fashioned one of the same thickness marine grade plywood (BC grade would do). I finished it with polyurethane, and reattached the wood to hold the hatch covers in place, and then screwed it directly to the fiberglass lip left behind. I can only presume the glass used to hold it to the hull adds structural integrity, but is it necessary? I played it safe. A noticeable difference in comfort was noted by my daughter, who, when sleeping aboard, prefers the old opposing berth for the flexibility of the wood, but only a princess would notice.
Yeah, whatever it's called, I had to replace for the same reason two years ago. I cut the old berth out, leaving 1" of the fiberglass behind (and then pulling remaining rotted wood out from glass). Using it as a pattern and allowing for the dimension left when cut away, I fashioned one of the same thickness marine grade plywood (BC grade would do). I finished it with polyurethane, and reattached the wood to hold the hatch covers in place, and then screwed it directly to the fiberglass lip left behind. I can only presume the glass used to hold it to the hull adds structural integrity, but is it necessary? I played it safe. A noticeable difference in comfort was noted by my daughter, who, when sleeping aboard, prefers the old opposing berth for the flexibility of the wood, but only a princess would notice.
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