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  1. WaterPaddle, Oct 19, 2016
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    I would like peoples input on ways to remedy water intrusion in Wood Coring
  2. Pascal, Oct 19, 2016
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    Where. Above WL? Decks ? Or bottom... Or stringers.

    What kind of boat.
  3. WaterPaddle, Oct 20, 2016
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    It is a general discussion going on. I have heard of six different ways that I do not want to post. I am hoping that people can give me their collective experiences with different products or services whether it be for stringers, transom, bulkheads, bulkheads etc. and add to the list. Anywhere wood cored in larger vessels
  4. Bill106, Oct 20, 2016
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    There are many different methods and choosing the best one depends on location and severity of the intrusion. Heat, dehumidifiers, vacuum, and time can all be used to dry out a laminate (not just wood). Of more concern is if there's any damage (rot) or skin adhesion problems (assuming it's encapsulated by fiberglass).
  5. Pascal, Oct 20, 2016
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    Well usually you need to vent and dry the core. Drilling holes and use some heat is one way to do it...
  6. Capt Ralph, Oct 20, 2016
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    What is it with questions and no details. We can help, If we have something to go on.
    Need Input...
  7. WaterPaddle, Oct 20, 2016
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    If everyone can bear with me a bit longer , bu this is exactly the type of dialogue I was hoping to start.

    Heat, dehumidifiers, vaccuum, time, venting...Can we all agree that this is all our first way to deal with water intrusion and call it:

    1) Drying

    More?
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  8. WaterPaddle, Oct 20, 2016
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    Sorry, missed the thirty minute EDIT deadline....

    On second lets call it three

    1) Heat
    2) Vacuum
    3) Drying
  9. Capt Ralph, Oct 20, 2016
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    If it's on e-bay, you don't want it.
  10. WaterPaddle, Oct 20, 2016
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    The agreement continues ! :D

    No ebay, the list is alive and holding at 3
  11. Capt J, Oct 21, 2016
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    No, the first step of getting rid of water intrusion is stopping anymore water from intruding, only then you can worry about getting rid of the water that is already there.
  12. WaterPaddle, Oct 21, 2016
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    No doubt, because the first time anybody has this issue, it's the last time they ever want this issue.
    OK, Here is the list I have seen on another forum:

    Solutions when water intrusion is discovered and rot and delamination is either not present but minimal

    Tear out and replace
    Seacast(which is actually Eco_Wolf)
    Vacuum
    Dryboat
    Hot Vac
    The Boneyard

    ANY OTHERS ANYONE CAN THINK OF ??
  13. Pascal, Oct 21, 2016
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    I read somewhere you can also use spam to replace th rotted wood. It is easy to mold in shape
  14. WaterPaddle, Oct 21, 2016
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    And then there is another use for the duct tape until it hardens to become more permanent?? Do you want me to add Spam to the list above?

    Or, Pascal, am I not giving you enough credit for your wit and insight??

    Either way, I really am looking for feedback on the above choices and any more additions before I ask my next question. Again I am using this forum to get viewpoints on ways to handle water intrusion with little or no rot present
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  15. Capt J, Oct 21, 2016
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    Yeah you just nail a piece of marine plywood right over the delaminated spot and good as new as long as you use stainless screws or bronze nails so they don't rot! :D:D