Can anyone give some advice on possibly re-staining or how to replace this wood under the/next to the chain plate?
thanks.
thanks.
Repair water damaged wood. Newport 30 MK III
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Yes, of course. I will be replacing all of the rigging and chain plates in couple of months. I would like to get the cosmetics at the same time.
If the bulkhead is sound, maybe all you need to do is stain the stained area.
We can’t blow that photo up very well to see the detail…to @Don S/V ILLusion point, if it was wet before, it should REALLY be inspected thoroughly.
Greg
We can’t blow that photo up very well to see the detail…to @Don S/V ILLusion point, if it was wet before, it should REALLY be inspected thoroughly.
Greg
The chain plates may not be the issue, it is the bulkhead to which they are attached that is a concern. That whole area and the wood under the port are suspect, but can't tell from the photo, need a larger photo.
Get a sample card of wood stains, find a couple that appear to be a close match. Buy small amounts of the stain and apply it to samples of the wood. Pick the one that has the best match. Look in hidden places, like inside hanging lockers for unfinished wood of the same type as the bulkhead, apply the sample stains to those areas.
Get a sample card of wood stains, find a couple that appear to be a close match. Buy small amounts of the stain and apply it to samples of the wood. Pick the one that has the best match. Look in hidden places, like inside hanging lockers for unfinished wood of the same type as the bulkhead, apply the sample stains to those areas.
I don't know your boat, but many mfgrs made the area
of chainplate attachment out of fiber glass laminate,
then covered that with teak veneer.
If so, Tally Ho's suggestion would be spot on.
How to verify that this is the case...?
Others may have suggestions.
I had to peel off the veneer to verify!
of chainplate attachment out of fiber glass laminate,
then covered that with teak veneer.
If so, Tally Ho's suggestion would be spot on.
How to verify that this is the case...?
Others may have suggestions.
I had to peel off the veneer to verify!
There looks like water damage to the wood up against the hull as well. Replacing a bulk head is pretty straightforward. It looks daunting but the key is to remember that you're simply replacing a piece of plywood (in most cases anyways). Take everything out that's attached to it or could get in the way. Leave your chainplates attached to the deck so you know were to drill new holes. Cut out the fiberglass tabing that connects the bulkhead to the hull. grind down what's left of the tabing. Cut out and stain a new bulkhead. Fit it into place. Attach any screws that hold it to the boat. Apply new tabbing. Reassemble everything
Oh man can I relate, i have so many leaks inside the deck that looks just like that. I'm not sure how to fix these leaks or where its even coming from.
The place to start looking is at the fittings that have a load on them, blocks, cleats, etc. Next big culprit are stanchion bases, they get pulled and tugged often breaking the seal. Port frames are also a frequent source. And of course there are the chainplates. In terms of what causes the most serious damage, it is the chainplates. Leaks there can cause wet core around the chainplate and damage to the bulkheads and knees where the chainplate attaches. If you haven't bebedded your chainplates, now would be a good time if it's not too cold.
Finding the source of leaks is challenging because the water may travel quite some distance before it becomes visible or causes damage.
Good Luck!
