Balboa 26 Sailboat Deck Recore.

All the details on how to replace a rotted sailboat deck core from the top. I used a Fein Multimaster to cut the deck, scrapers, chisels, a biscuit router bit, wire brushes, etc.
More photos in the Yahoo! group
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[@kaisailor1]

I know this is a bit of an older video but thank you so much. I just rescued a very neglected Balboa 26' with a spongy foredeck and now I'm thinking that the side decks might also be affected. It's my winter project so I'll be cutting out and recoring all if this while the snow is flying with the hopes of looking forward to some spring camper cruising. Really appreciate that you made this video. Thank you.

[@Thinker9219]

Thank you very much!

[@berserkerbdog]

Thank you for this priceless Info.I was scared to tackle my Ericson 32-2 1972 but your video shows me its not that bad.Some time and effort has great reward.Thanks again

[@stevemuskett9553]

Excellent vid I’m going to start the record on mine. Thank you

[@timcastle165]

Awesome video! This is what I have to do and maybe the fore deck and transom as well. Thanks!!

[@Thinker9219]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vincentmiceli2554]

Nice presentation. Your detailed illustrations and explanations are excellent.

[@Modforhd]

Thanks, I discovered my own wet core problems last night (Paceship 23) and was most discouraged, but your video makes it seem surmountable.

[@Inspectorrambo]

Thanks for this well done and informative video. I also have a Balboa 26 that's been sitting on a trailer behind the barn. Got an 8 inch dia hole where the mast step goes. This will be helpful in my repair planning.

[@keithlester9152]

Thanks for making this video.

[@1UTUBEUSERNAME]

Great video. Thanks

[@willempje65]

Thank you for sharing. I just got my first boat which has the same problem.
Now I know that it can be repaired fairly easily and how to do it :-) Cheers!

[@jamesstewart259]

Nice work...

[@Thinker9219]

Thank you

[@homerfantastic]

Thanks for the video. My S2 has a soft cabin top, now I know I can repair it.

[@Chopik1149]

Excellent presentation. Well organized. Very informative and nicely delivered. Thank you for taking the time to do that. One question not covered was approx how many man hours are invested into each step of the project: marking/cutting the deck; digging out all bad wood; cutting/fitting new ply; epoxy/relaying deck top; finishing/taping/applying Kiwi Grip. If possible, even ballpark hours would be helpful. Thanks!

[@stevenzawalick49]

I think I spent about 60 hours total.

[@joehenderson658]

I noted when beading deck Hardware, you are using devils glue. When that gives up and starts leaking you should consider using Butyl tape. Butyl tape is much easier to use and last longer than devils glue. I only use devil's glue for project that are below water line.
BTW I really like the way you got the rotten wood out.

[@Thinker9219]

What is devils glue?

[@stevenzawalick49]

I've never really looked at all these comments until today. Thank you all!

[@putittothefloor]

Very informative. Thanks for the help!!!!

[@jcmartin-42]

You rock!

[@Thinker9219]

See the Yahoo group photos. I recored the cabin roof as well. This time from the inside. I used curved cauls and 2x4 jacks and increased the upward pressure by using shims. Photos under the folder "A B26 Fixed Keel Elizabeth Marie."
Link above in the video comments.