[Public-list] Cockpit sole repair avoidance...

[Gordon Laco]

I'd do it if I did not have to worry about the pedestal...

Gord






> I think this is an excellent 'repair'
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> Mike Lehman
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> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: Dan Sternglass <dans at stmktg.com>
> Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
> To: Alberg-30 Maiing List <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Subject: [Public-list] Cockpit sole repair avoidance...
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 14:55:54 -0500
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> Hi A-30 people,
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> Not sure that I should even admit (let alone suggest) this, but since I
> noticed by cockpit floor delaiminating 7 or 8 years ago, my fix was to make
> a grate out of 1"x2" oak strips... The sides run fore and aft along the far
> right and left, there is a cutout for the tiller surrounded by the 1x2s.
> This transfers all the load to the sides. The forward-most horizontal strip
> is removable (to clear the winch holders), all the others are epoxied,
> screwed and plugged. It also has a notch where the engine controls are. It
> took about 20 hours to build it, and I varnish it 2 coats of satin marine
> varnish every year, and strip it in the same cycle as the exterior varnish
> -- I have had it "Dipped" twice now. If anyone wants a photo, mail me
> off-list, it's in my garage right now.
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> It requires removing the tiller and the two blower vents to install and
> remove, a pretty short operation. Looks great, and has let me put off this
> cockpit sole repair, as the edges are still quite solid.
> 
> --Dan Sternglass
> Watcher of the Skies, #201, 1966, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, NY
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