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Old 03-11-2014, 04:29 PM   #10
Bilgewater
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City: Circleville, Ohio
Vessel Name: Sunset Lady
Vessel Model: 1975 Chris Craft 35 Aft Cabin
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 276
My fly bridge deck was spongy when I bought her. No leaks below into the cabin, but water would drip from the weep holes under the top lip. I was able to cut out large sections of the fiberglass (2' x 4') and remove the soggy 1/2 inch end grain balsa. Replaced it with the same, epoxied in place. Also replaced the ply wood under the helm chair. I was able to re-use the decking, so didn't lose the anti-skid function. I did it piece meal style because I would not attempt to remove the fly bridge from the cabin top. Everything is a compromise.
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