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• Epoxy a water soaked core?
  • Almost any epoxy will set up in a damp environment
  • If you pulled out mush...you have three options..more or less...
  • If it's wet but not "mushy"
  • Here's yet another opinion:
    • Agreed - good plan; I would close out the core in a hull
    • Good answer and you're right
      • I agree, but
        • today I
          • Now wooden disc. Lay in 'glass.
          • By the way. Just 'cuz it ain't mush doesn't mean it isn't wet still.
          • If it's not dry it's wet. Foam core can tolerate a bit of moisture, but wood core
          • I had thought of using a wet/dry vac as a liposuction device
          • Have you called Grady White?
            • that's a great idea, SG!
  • I made an unconventional repair years ago.
  • I am with the others that suggested removing a skin back to good core...
    • thanks everyone!
      • If your blade isn't long enough, get the 1/8" X 1" aluminum at the auto parts store.
      • IF it's in that zone around the waterline...
      • Not a good plan. Band-aid repairs like that make a boat into a POS over time.
      • My repair suggestion would be the same if the damage was an inch below the deck..do it right