Re: catalina27-talk: Wheel pedestal/ cockpit deck

[Harvey Rosenberg]

Hi Ray,

I believe that the whole cockpit area is cored with plywood.  I have the same problem, but I haven't fixed it yet.   
A dockmate has a Hunter and repaired  by lifting off the fiberglas deck, inserting new plywood and epoxying over it, then painting  the entire cockpit deck. But Catalina's deck are patterned, so the approach may be to expoxy the entire deck and finish with non skid paint.  You could also cover it with wood or Starboard decking. 
I figured that with 2 boats in the family that we had a big investment them, so I bought a moisture meter.  I thought I would find  problems in the mast area, but that was ok. It was the deck under the pedestal that has the problem. 
I am sorry that I didn't get one years ago, because it becomes part of my preventative maintenance tools. 
Let us know how you repair it.

Harvey Rosenberg, C-27TR 1985, M-18, Stony Point NY

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Received: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:15:21 PM EST
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Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Wheel pedestal/ cockpit deck

Hello,

    I just removed my pedestal to reseal the base and found wet plywood between the cockpit deck and the interior liner over the engine. Is this a factory add-on to stiffen the deck, I'd want to put it back, or was this done by a previous owner?

 

Thank you in advance!

 

 

Ray Winkle
5275
Knot Home
Sarah Creek
Gloucester Point, VA.

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