boat projects - balsa core repair

[CrazyRU]

I decided to open a new topic, instead of putting all info into big tread on boat projects.
Well, my boat is one big project
Now I'm in midst of replacing a core on 1/3 of port side of hull. My boat had damage near gunwale. I guess it was a result of either hard docking or storm damage. It was poorly fixed, cosmetically, not structurally, leaving a crack in fiberglass open. Water was sipping in for years.

[CrazyRU]

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[GeoffSchultz]

Wow, now that's a project! All I have to say is better you than me...Sorry...Lots of luck!

-- Geoff

[CrazyRU]

Yeah, and it is just one project, I have a few more

With core I'm moving in right direction, albeit slowly.

[numbknots]

I have been working on getting the bottom done on clave'. Finaly towed her to the cranelift spot tonight, in water tomorrow. Just cut into the hull to install a depth sounder, in hull style, dug out balsa core and thank God it was dry. That is one big mess you are into.
I have about 10 days to the key west regatta and lately the wind has been perfect for my CK. Out of the north and blowing about 15knts by the afternoon. We'll see how long that lasts. Good luck with your project though! Numbknots

[CrazyRU]

I have about 10 days to the key west regatta and lately the wind has been perfect for my CK. Out of the north and blowing about 15knts by the afternoon. We'll see how long that lasts. Good luck with your project though! Numbknots

Good luck with your race!
I did a few "control drilling" in my hull, just penetrating inner skin to see how core is. My starboard side is dry. My port side, besides the area of delamination, the one I'm fixing now, have some moisture in it. I guess, as soon as water find it's way in, it starts spreading throwout the hull.

Interesting thing that port side also have some blisters. It confirms a theory that blisters grow from inside out...

[Capitan Sardina]

Wow! Big project.

I feel your pain I had to redo do a section of the transom on my F-40 CK (there are picts somewhere on this board). But at least when you are don you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you have a sound boat.

Best of luck with your project

alex

[numbknots]

Someone asked me once "Are you done with your boat now?" My reply, "No I still have a little money left." It F#*%&ing never ends. Numbknots

[Ereiss]

Numb, perfect, absolutely perfect. I must be close to being done with my boat then.

[CrazyRU]

I didn't have much money to begin with
I make some, I fix something in the boat...
It doesn't look like I'll ever be able to afford anything bigger than 28 footer. So, I decided to buy a fixer-upper and fix it by my retirement, which is still 20 years away.
I bought it, I fixed rotten cabin top and all systems, sailed it a lot.
Now, besides core, I replacing tanks, head, water system, cutlass. Working weekends. Hopefully, I'll put the boat back to water by july.
There are more projects coming.
Cabin sides need recoring, new ports and woodwork, next winter, I guess. I didn't open centerboard trunk yet and board is starting making noises, seems like it is getting loose. Paint job is due after all fiberglass structural job is done.
Motor will need attention sooner or later.
New sails...
I have a few drawing of windvane. I don't feel like building it yet, but one day I start making one...
Yes, it will never ends...