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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> By the way, his rotted deck is under a
beautiful Teak deck which was probably the cause of the failure in the first
place.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Brian A30
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