It is time to put in the new core. We have done a lot of work to get to this point, and it felt good to be taking the next …
Adding strength with a rabbet joint
As we were making templates for the new core on our coach house roof, I came to a conclusion. Actually, this may have been more of an “oh shit” moment …
How to prepare for new Deck Core
In our last post, we showed how we made templates for the new core that we are to install. In this post, we will spend a bit of time discussing …
Exposing the Core near the Companionway
A few weeks ago, we found some rot and a sub-par repair to one of the bulkheads. We inexplicably found this. When I removed the core to the side of …
Should I cut a hole in the boat???
“It Feels Soft, not solid,” he said. “Here let me tap it a few times.” She replied “Well stop stepping on it, that damn sure isn’t going to make it …
Cutting More Fiberglass – Based on what we found
When we cut the fiberglass off the roof of the coach house near the companionway, the core was in much worse shape than I originally anticipated. I was hoping …
Cut the Fiberglass and take a closer look at the core
After our exploratory holes to discover how the core was in the Coachhouse roof, we needed to take this to the next level. This is very similar to a process I …
What to do with a Teak Deck Sailor…. (Sung like drunken sailor) – Teak Decks (Part 1)
From the day we bought this boat almost 2 years ago now, we have contemplated, thought, discussed, debated, researched, and waffled on what we would do about the teak decks. …