Cockpit Sole Repair

[thomm225]

The cockpit sole on my 1974 Bristol 27 is starting to creak a bit. I'm guessing there may be some dampness in the balsa core in there.

Would drilling a few holes (without going thru the topside) on the under side of the cockpit sole help to dry it out?

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by thomm225

The cockpit sole on my 1974 Bristol 27 is starting to creak a bit. I'm guessing there may be some dampness in the balsa core in there.

Would drilling a few holes (without going thru the topside) on the under side of the cockpit sole help to dry it out?

Hi thomm....

There's a similar thread with info here...
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...re-122094.html

Jeezo took me a while to find it... I think 633 thread subscriptions is just a tad too many!!!!!!!!!!

Post back here with questions to continue after you read the other post!

[thomm225]

Originally Posted by HappyMdRSailor

Hi thomm....

There's a similar thread with info here...
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...re-122094.html

Jeezo took me a while to find it... I think 633 thread subscriptions is just a tad too many!!!!!!!!!!

Post back here with questions to continue after you read the other post!

Okay. Thanks!

As Woodsmaster59 said on the other thread:

You guys are freakin awesome. I love this place.

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by thomm225

Okay. Thanks!

As Woodsmaster59 said on the other thread:

You guys are freakin awesome. I love this place.

Hey man... ANYTIME!!!

We love to help... No matter the experience or miles under the keel... we are all still eager sponges for learning...

[Terra Nova]

Originally Posted by thomm225

...Would drilling a few holes (without going thru the topside) on the under side of the cockpit sole help to dry it out?

*No.*