[Alberg30] Fixing bad decks

[berube5]

You might want to check out-

http://www.nida-core.com/

This material has been very successfully used to recore several Triton
decks in the Rhode Island area. It is easy to work with, light, strong,
rot-proof, a good insulator, basically bulletproof, and even very
high-tech!

Good luck,

Dana Berube
1960 Triton #99 JADE
NETA (New England Triton Assoc.)
www.pearsontriton.com


Brian and Elaine Timmins wrote:

> I want to advise a friend on how to fix his rotted core decks (balsa I
> think). I did mine by drilling holes and injecting epoxy, but he
> doesn't want to do that. We discussed cutting off the top layer of
> glass, removing the rot, reinstalling a core, and reglassing the decks
> back down. I remember a while back someone discussed using something
> other than wood for the new core. What is that product and what is it
> like to work with? Is it a supposed FOREVER fix (in other words, it
> won't rerot out)? What's the price like in relation to marine ply? Any
> other info or advice? By the way, his rotted deck is under a beautiful
> Teak deck which was probably the cause of the failure in the first
> place. 2nd Question:   Are there any Plastic (PE) fuel tanks that can
> be installed under deck for use with Diesel engines. (Based on ABYC
> Standards / Meeting Coast Guard requirements) Thanks,Brian    A30 #497
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