Repairing a Delaminated Deck Part 3: Bonding the new Core

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Repairing a Delaminated Deck Part 3: Bonding the new Core

This is the third part of a series of videos on repairing fiberglass boat decks. In the first part, David showed how to identify problem areas. In the second part, he talked about how he removes and replaces bad sections of the deck core. In this final video of the series, he'll show you what epoxy supplies he uses, the process for bonding the new core in place, how he uses fiberglass cloth to strengthen the repair, the filling and fairing process, and finally priming the work in preparation for painting.

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Repairing a Delaminated Deck Part 2: Removal and Repair of the Core

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In Part 1 of this series about repairing a delaminated deck, I showed how I find the problem areas. If you missed it, you can see the video here.  This is Part 2 of the series, where I show you how to cut out the top layer of fiberglass then remove and replace the damaged core material. Watch the YouTube here

Life Aboard – Nine of Cups Update

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Life Aboard – Nine of Cups Update

We’ve been busy aboard Nine of Cups. That’s the “royal we”, it’s actually the captain that’s done most of the work. I tend to write, cook, clean, supervise, scavenge for parts when required, pay bills, keep up communications with the world, assist when asked and otherwise, generally stay out of the way. The arrangement suits us both just fine. I’ve given up feeling guilty about not participating every moment in every project. So what’s been happening aboard? Lots!

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