Stern to Aft Berth gaps in C26
Stern to Aft Berth gaps in C26
I am repairing gelcoat cracks on my C26 stern as well as some fiberglass cracks in the Stern floor to avoid water leaking into the aft Berth end area. I noticed there are some gaps to the sides (starboard and port). I think that water might zip in from those areas into the Aft Berth (see pictures). My question is:
Is this supposed to be this way?
I was thinking on putting some fiberglass CSM layers and seal both sides. My concern is that I really don't know if this was designed the way it is now. I might cover the area and then get stress cracks or God knows what...
Any thoughts? Here are the pictures:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwtPF ... authuser=0
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwtPF ... authuser=0
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwtPF ... authuser=0
Is this supposed to be this way?
I was thinking on putting some fiberglass CSM layers and seal both sides. My concern is that I really don't know if this was designed the way it is now. I might cover the area and then get stress cracks or God knows what...
Any thoughts? Here are the pictures:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwtPF ... authuser=0
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwtPF ... authuser=0
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwtPF ... authuser=0
s/v Guaitiao
1977 Chrysler 26
1977 Chrysler 26
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if those gaps are between the berth and the motor well that is what I am currently working on. My concern is carbon monoxide leaking in from the out board.
It is hard to get to but I sanded arond the gap on both sides as best I could. Then i laid up a sheet of fiberglass on a piece pf glass. i plan to cut a rough profile from this and epoxy it in place. then I will seal it tighter around the edges with more cloth and resin.
It is hard to get to but I sanded arond the gap on both sides as best I could. Then i laid up a sheet of fiberglass on a piece pf glass. i plan to cut a rough profile from this and epoxy it in place. then I will seal it tighter around the edges with more cloth and resin.
Thanks all. From your comments. I would assume that those gaps come as they are from the factory. If that is so... I wonder what was the purpose?
I guess I will have to decide whether or not to leave them as is.
All of you have good points. If I go with sealing them, I would like to have it done having in mind what Reality said. I am more concerned about structural integrity.
So, what would be the best approach to have this areas sealed and add structural integrity? Any thoughts or experiences?
I guess I will have to decide whether or not to leave them as is.
All of you have good points. If I go with sealing them, I would like to have it done having in mind what Reality said. I am more concerned about structural integrity.
So, what would be the best approach to have this areas sealed and add structural integrity? Any thoughts or experiences?
s/v Guaitiao
1977 Chrysler 26
1977 Chrysler 26
What is pf glass? Can you provide some pictures of your work? Thanks.Holiday wrote:if those gaps are between the berth and the motor well that is what I am currently working on. My concern is carbon monoxide leaking in from the out board.
It is hard to get to but I sanded arond the gap on both sides as best I could. Then i laid up a sheet of fiberglass on a piece pf glass. i plan to cut a rough profile from this and epoxy it in place. then I will seal it tighter around the edges with more cloth and resin.
s/v Guaitiao
1977 Chrysler 26
1977 Chrysler 26
I will have to look at my boat this week to see if it is the same. I can't imagine much will be gained structurally. If our boats have managed 40 years without solid attachment there, I wouldn't worry about it. Fumes from the outboard does sound like a legitimate concern, in which case I would consider using some spray foam to seal it off.
Ok. Got it - a piece of glass. I am planning to close them... not sure with what material. I have some marine plywood, PVC and some plexiglass. I will go with whatever can assure wont crack.Holiday wrote:Sorry for the typo. It should say piece of glass. Just a piece of window glass for a flat surface to mold a flat piece of fiberglass. Sorry I don't have pictures. Its hard to take pictures when your hands are all sticky with resin.
About the pictures, I totally understand... I have missed to take some pictures of my work mostly for the mess with resin...
You got a point... dont really know how much will be gained structurally. Don't really know if spray foam will do the trick. This holes are big and will need backing support. Just a thought...Kenr74 wrote:I will have to look at my boat this week to see if it is the same. I can't imagine much will be gained structurally. If our boats have managed 40 years without solid attachment there, I wouldn't worry about it. Fumes from the outboard does sound like a legitimate concern, in which case I would consider using some spray foam to seal it off.
s/v Guaitiao
1977 Chrysler 26
1977 Chrysler 26