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    Repair balsa core from inside boat

    Pics are very valuable here. Thanks. Never used this but Old Man Scott has been around....:] Core-Bond B72 is the a lightweight polyester based Core-Bond, it is formulated to be catalyzed with standard MEKPs. Core-Bond B72 is suitable for both hand-layup and vacuum-bag core installation, and is...
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    1989-90 bayliner 2159 hardtop.

    Seems like you are having a couple bad mechanical/racoon days. My intuition says that boat will float/run very soon ole man!
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    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Sweet little ....iotch. That is a really clean boat. You have the boat Midas touch.
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    Repair balsa core from inside boat

    hey that's just my approach, anyone else can chime in.
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    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    You and @mickyryan need to start a boat store. You go boyZzzzz Nice!!
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    Repair balsa core from inside boat

    Thanks everyone for the advise, I’m definitely going to cut then prime with neat epoxy what would you expect it to take 2 coats **2 coats are fine nough. Just make sure edges get saturated or is it case of keep putting it on till it won’t take no more ? , also if I could stuff the foam and the...
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    Wood species and type for stringers

    Were all noobs 88' till the end!
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    Wood species and type for stringers

    This is a "beat the dead horse" story. Easily researchable.
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    Wood species and type for stringers

    But people don't understand the concept of add'l glass over dimensional lumber. They just go "This looks good, 2 laminates will do." "Oh my the bubbles" I agree 100 with your suggestion. The other issue is the dimensional woods available seem to gas off alot. I've used them and they are a pia...
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    Repair balsa core from inside boat

    I would fill the voids with PB, 1/4" cut glass and cabosil as my mix. Make the pb thick so whereas you can hold the mix upside down and it doesn't drop out of the container. Then its time to go to work. The cut glass is the strength. Pb is no strength except for as a glue. I would also use...
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    Fiberglass storage .... Shelf life ?

    If it's messed up you will see right away. If its cheap grab it.
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    Wood species and type for stringers

    The wood to use is described as exterior grade ply not pressure treated lumber. They come as mentioned acx, bcx and cdx, something like the. acx being the best with less voids.
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    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    You progress is great! Looks very nice.
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    Just acquired a 170 Horizon. Assembly required.

    You got an LOL from me on that!
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    Just acquired a 170 Horizon. Assembly required.

    Like a kid at Christmas!
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Upside PB on gunnels. I need to sand the glass over. Not very exciting but glad this part is almost over.
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    Epoxy for "over drill and fill" for exterior screws

    OMG...........HUH? tALK ABOUT WHAT WHAT. While your at it buy a charcoal pizza oven.
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    Epoxy for "over drill and fill" for exterior screws

    Yea just dinkin... The best way is to also have a glassed wood pad on the base of your hole to @1.5". Then drill that oversized hole and fill with pb. You do not want to screw into the hull at all. Make the edges of the pad on 45 deg. angles so glass lays easy.
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    Epoxy for "over drill and fill" for exterior screws

    Yup that will work. So to make the job easier and faster you can predrill the holes then set your screws/dip with 5200. For the penetration of the transducer I would over drill and fill with the pb like you said. Add'l if the hole is overdrilled like you said then your screws may end up in the...
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    1970 Stamas clearwater 24' rebuild

    Yup same here. Cleaning up the yard.
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