have a pearson 323 and need to replace sole the hatchs are fine but boat had termites in the strange. also can I replace the speed log thru hull with garmin transducer.
thanks uke
thanks uke
need info on where to get new sole
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If you have a situation like mine (sole is soft due to balsa rotting away) the preferred method of repair is to go below and cut the lower f/glass panel from beneath the sole and insert new balsa. After that, reinstall the lower panel and 'glass' it in.
I am not going to do that as I don't have the faith I could do it.
My plan is to drill holes into the upper panel and vacuum the old balsa out. Then fill the void with insulating expanding foam. When that sets, I'll use an allen wrench with an electric drill to create a void in the foam at each hole, vac the material out and fill the resulting cylinders with epoxy resin. I should end up with a firm sole supported by a series of resin posts with the the foam adding a little strength but keeping water out and providing some sound deadening.
Wish me luck.
I am not going to do that as I don't have the faith I could do it.
My plan is to drill holes into the upper panel and vacuum the old balsa out. Then fill the void with insulating expanding foam. When that sets, I'll use an allen wrench with an electric drill to create a void in the foam at each hole, vac the material out and fill the resulting cylinders with epoxy resin. I should end up with a firm sole supported by a series of resin posts with the the foam adding a little strength but keeping water out and providing some sound deadening.
Wish me luck.
It seems to me we've got a little miscommunication here - the "sole" is what you walk on when you're down in the cabin.
Sounds like you're describing re-coring a deck.
Sounds like you're describing re-coring a deck.
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