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Bottom work
I have a 1959 23' Cavalier and am curious as to if someone has an idea on how to support one side to replace a full section of plywood. Which was damaged by the previous owner who used the wrong trailer and cracked it 4" inboard of the chine. Just looking for options other then flipping it first. Thanks in advance
1959 Chris Craft Cavalier 23'
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Re: Bottom work
Have you considered patching rather than pulling a whole section that might still be good? That is an advantage of plywood construction, you can do that. Cutting out a small part is a lot easier.
Boats are to be made of wood, otherwise, God would have grown fiberglass trees.
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Yeah that was my original plan but my ocd side started to kick in lol
1959 Chris Craft Cavalier 23'
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I wouldn't feel bad about doing it that way. Make sure you glue it well and make some good battens at the seams.
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Re: Bottom work
Heck yeah...a patch is the way to go on that job...plywood is easy.
John in Va
John in Va
1980 Fairchild Scout 30
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
Re: Bottom work
I understand the patch would work well. I guess my thought was if I made the whole bottom new then it could be good for another 50 years with proper maintenance but maybe the rest is still good (havent found soft spots or swelling) and will last longer then what Im thinking in my head lol
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Yeah, if you're not finding any delaminations or rot anywhere, I would patch it. Chris Craft used the best quality marine plywood available, back in those days.
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Re: Bottom work
Nemo is right...CC used the best ply available and you would be hard pressed to find its affordable equal today. Patch it and Go Boating...
John in Va.
John in Va.
1980 Fairchild Scout 30
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
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