pcatterall
Well-known member
I am considering buying a mid 70s yacht. I have seen a 2009 survey which is generally positive.
It was noted that many of the stanchion and chain plate fittings needed resealing and that the coach roof area around the tabernacle had high moisture readings.
The surveyor suggested that the side decks and some other areas had a balsa core.
I recognise that, in the case of the stanchion and chain plate bolts, I scrape out any soggy balsa, fill with epoxy and redrill the holes.
My concern is what to do if there are larger 'soggy' areas. Lots of holes and expanding foam comes to mind but I supose this needs to be well controlled.
I will be having a new survey so guess that I should mention my concerns to the surveyor and get his slant.
Question.... major issue for a DIY guy or not??
It was noted that many of the stanchion and chain plate fittings needed resealing and that the coach roof area around the tabernacle had high moisture readings.
The surveyor suggested that the side decks and some other areas had a balsa core.
I recognise that, in the case of the stanchion and chain plate bolts, I scrape out any soggy balsa, fill with epoxy and redrill the holes.
My concern is what to do if there are larger 'soggy' areas. Lots of holes and expanding foam comes to mind but I supose this needs to be well controlled.
I will be having a new survey so guess that I should mention my concerns to the surveyor and get his slant.
Question.... major issue for a DIY guy or not??