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Exile · 10-03-2013, 17:26

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Originally Posted by minaret

Aah, Exile hasn't read from the beginning! These are solid glass decks, no core. But the teak was inset in the fiberglass. So I removed the teak and replaced it with hi density foam glassed over and non skidded. Less heat, better insulation, stronger deck, less maintenance, etc. etc. Glad you're interested Exile!

No, I've been with you from the start & (now!) remember the foam part. I don't think I understood what was going on at the time. In fact, I'm not sure there's enough bandwith out there to handle my questions everytime I don't know what's going on! (Like what the heck is that power tool??!).

My Bristol has a solid glass hull & cockpit combing, but cored decks. Haven't heard of too many boats like yours that also have solid decks. Is there a downside (for me, wgt. is NOT a downside on a big cruising boat). I thought the coring was used to stiffen the decks & provide insulation. Must be nice never having to worry about your decking getting soft!

**minaret** · 10-03-2013, 18:22

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Originally Posted by Exile

No, I've been with you from the start & (now!) remember the foam part. I don't think I understood what was going on at the time. In fact, I'm not sure there's enough bandwith out there to handle my questions everytime I don't know what's going on! (Like what the heck is that power tool??!).

My Bristol has a solid glass hull & cockpit combing, but cored decks. Haven't heard of too many boats like yours that also have solid decks. Is there a downside (for me, wgt. is NOT a downside on a big cruising boat). I thought the coring was used to stiffen the decks & provide insulation. Must be nice never having to worry about your decking getting soft!

Lol! We sure do think alike on the weight front, it's not about total weight as much as weight distribution. Gotta put it in the right places. Can't get away with it in a smaller boat, but it makes sense in a boat this size, solid decks that is. I've replaced and repaired so many countless acres of deck core that a non cored boat was one of my prerequisites. And now here I am laminating a foam core on the deck to replace the teak! At least I know it won't rot...

SVTatia · 10-03-2013, 21:29

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Originally Posted by minaret

Came out pretty nice.

The tank has indeed come out very nice. Great work.
Now - I am sure you'll be the first one to "use" it, and you'll be thinking all that nice paint is now covered with....

**minaret** · 10-03-2013, 21:40

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Originally Posted by SVTatia

The tank has indeed come out very nice. Great work.
Now - I am sure you'll be the first one to "use" it, and you'll be thinking all that nice paint is now covered with....

Believe me, many jokes have been cracked about this! I think there is a betting pool as to whether I'll ever allow anyone to use it...