Pearson 422 solid deck or balsa cored ??

[Keithward]

Pearson 422 does it have a solid deck or is a balsa cored. I have a brochure from the manufacturer that say they are balsa cored but my broker insists that they’re solid. seems like a dilemma any input anybody with 422s or 424s that have actually cut holes replaced hatches what have you and been able to visualize the core.

thanks

[LLCoolDave]

I have a Pearson from the same era. It has balsa cored decks. 99% of cruising boats since 1970 have balsa cored decks. So yes, your decks are balsa cored.

[GordMay]

I feel your frustration!
Although I’ve found Jordan Yachts to be generally reliable; I also trust the builder, over a broker.

Pearson 422 Brochure ➥ https://www.jordanyachts.com/wp-cont...09/12/p422.pdf
"Deck: Balsa Core"

Jordan Review: “... The 422 hull is thick and sound with a solid hull to deck joint, keel stepped mast, and encapsulated ballast. Unlike most yachts of this era who have balsa cores, the deck is solid glass...”
➥ https://www.jordanyachts.com/1361

[Spindrift NH]

My 424 has a balsa core.

[Ken Pole]

There's a semantic difference betwen "solid deck" and "solid glass layup".

[Scubaseas]

It's solid under the stanchions, factory cleats and at the hatches. The rest is balsa cored.

[KadeyKrogen38]

Hull is not cored but the deck is except where it was eliminated for mounting high stress hardware, like winches.