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Author: | Technologic80 [ Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Vista 278 - This is why you ALWAYS re-seal deck hardware |
Prior to this, I'd always cringe when I would hear of a boating friend, or a story of someone whos forward deck was rotted "suckers!" I would think. "Gee, I'd hate to be in that position". Well, it can happen to anybody - I resealed my deck frequently. I was careful not to spray water onto the hatches, horn, windshield when washing, but it was inevitable. Now I am "that person". Maybe you've wondered what it looks like when rot happens under all that pretty shiny gel coat and fiberglass. Maybe you've heard stories, read something on the web, or maybe you've looked at a boat to buy, and it had a "soft spot" or water intrusion. Well folks, this is it. Use my $7,500 + $1,200 experience for your educational purposes. Don't buy a boat with a soft spot unless you get a GREAT deal, and be prepared to have deep pockets. Be aware of leaks, worn out seals, etc. Avoid this at all costs. |
Author: | LouC [ Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:57 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Vista 278 - This is why you ALWAYS re-seal deck hardware |
What you experienced it the unfortunate consequence of wood/glass composite construction with poly resin. For one thing often the wood is not adequately sealed and for another poly resin is not water proof like epoxy resin. I’ve been through this with my present (first and only boat). Lousy glass work by F/W for sure, thin skin coat of poly resin on the deck and the stringers weren’t even glassed all the way up, tops were raw wood I kid you not. Stupid rusted staples held the whole thing down and carpet held in the moisture and caused rot. This I repaired back in 07 I did some of it but the harder parts I had done by a glass shop, the deck was done over in vinylester resin. I had to fix a few more spots over the years (gas tank bulkhead, walkway pass thru and now I’m fixing 2 spots where the deck is supported in the engine compartment. All the repairs I did I used epoxy resin. What I learned: I will not ever buy another old boat, 2-5 years old max. Outboard power only. I might just buy a new one at that. I like fixing things but glass work I truly hate. Messy, nasty work no one wants to do it and that’s why it costs so much. The hand work and the labor hrs are staggering. And you never know how bad it is till you tear into it. NO more old boats for me!!! |
Author: | firecadet613 [ Wed Jun 17, 2020 8:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Vista 278 - This is why you ALWAYS re-seal deck hardware |
Thanks for sharing and it sucks your dealing with that. Years ago I surveyed an '04 268 and it came back as having a wet foredeck. I was betting on the sunpad snaps not being properly sealed. What was your rebedding process like? I've religiously rebedded my bow hardware with BoatLife LifeCalk. Since we never used the bow sunpads over the 5 years we owned our 318, I just sold them from our 358 and removed the snaps. Epoxy and some gelcoat - can't find where they were! Looks like you have a good shop doing the work and that price isn't bad considering the amount of work. Looking forward to seeing the finished project. |
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