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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-03-2013, 16:02
Replies: 68
Views: 25,280
Posted By westsail42
Re: balsa cored hull

Or find one that already has. I am sure the insurance company will sell it to you CHEAP.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-03-2013, 15:28
Replies: 68
Views: 25,280
Posted By westsail42
Re: balsa cored hull

Hey, you were the one using the broad term of "stronger".... so.

And no, I am not one of those who thinks a Westsail is the "strongest" boat. Do a Don and search my posts. I dont defend, nor bash...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-03-2013, 14:54
Replies: 68
Views: 25,280
Posted By westsail42
Re: balsa cored hull

Depends on what you mean by "stronger".

If you mean "stronger" as in surviving a tow off of a reef, my money would go on the Westsail.



What sort of "things" are you talking about?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-03-2013, 14:48
Replies: 68
Views: 25,280
Posted By westsail42
Re: balsa cored hull

"cheap" isn't the same as "less expensive"

Huh? Do you speak english?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-03-2013, 09:32
Replies: 68
Views: 25,280
Posted By westsail42
Re: balsa cored hull

It is cheaper, today, to build a solid un-cored hull with a stiffening liner. That is why many large production builders use this technique. These days, building a cored hull is more expensive due to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-03-2013, 09:04
Replies: 68
Views: 25,280
Posted By westsail42
Re: balsa cored hull

Gee, what did I say to piss you off?

When did I claim *I* am right and Hunter is "lying"?????

Why on earth are you so defensive?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-03-2013, 08:29
Replies: 68
Views: 25,280
Posted By westsail42
Re: balsa cored hull

Wow, who are you anyway? Are you here to discuss ideas/information or to troll and piss people off?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-03-2013, 08:18
Replies: 68
Views: 25,280
Posted By westsail42
Re: balsa cored hull

Dockhead is right. The current Jeanneaus, Beneteaus, Hunters, Catalina's are the "cheap(er) production boats". They are built for a mass market.

With modern CNC tooling and RTM infusion, it is...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-02-2009, 08:04
Replies: 68
Views: 25,280
Posted By westsail42
Our 28 foot sloop is balsa cored. Never had...

Our 28 foot sloop is balsa cored. Never had moisture intrusion problems, depsite blister "pox" and the occasional "deep" blister.

However, moisture DID get in due to a poor dynaplate install by...
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