Mast Step Nightmare

Capri

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Jul 28, 2012
78
O'day 22 Nashville
Hi, all. I've got a leaky mast step on my 1981 O'day 22. I plan to cut it out from the top following another process on the forum, but have the following questions. I appreciate the help!
1. Do I coat the plywood with epoxy before inserting it?
2. do I secure the plywood to the deck? If so, how?
3. What type of epoxy do I use to pour into the surrounding area around the plywood?
4. Any thoughts on how to ensure the holes remain where they need to be? I was thinking of trying to reuse the skin which would have the holes already placed.
5. If I don't use the existing skin, could I finished off the epoxy with a layer of gelcoat?

Again, thank you very much.
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Mar 29, 2017
576
Hunter 30t 9805 littlecreek
I would reuse skin just cut top off vacume scrape all rotten material out then I'd use a structural fiberglass board they sell at defender.com . Laminate it in there build up with straight glass and biaxel matt all around test fit existing top then apply epoxy to bottom and top then glue back together sand feather crack paint entire top
 
Jan 27, 2008
3,092
ODay 35 Beaufort, NC
Use WEST System epoxy. Go to their website and read the materials they provide on repairs. You can get gelcoat to match your boat colors at Jamestown.