Rebedding, How Hard Could It Be?

Bobbo · Post by **Bobbo** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:52 pm

When I was purchising my boat the survey came back stating that there were "damp" spots on the forward deck. The surveyor said this probably wouldn't be a major problem if I found where the water was making it's way in and rebed it. I was thinking of taking the hardware off the deck and doing it all. That's where my you, my new friends come in.

How hard could this possibly be? Has anyone attempted to remove the whole bowrail? What do you recommend I use to rebed with? How difficult is it to get to the backing plates? Do I have to tear the inside of my boat apart to get to them? I know it's alot of questions. Just trying to get an idea of what I will be getting myself into when it's time to get her out of the shed in a couple weeks.

gettaway · Post by **gettaway** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:24 pm

Go to the second page, there is a step by step procedure and some photos from when I rebedded the rails, it really isnt that hard depending on the joinery in your boat

http://www.trojanboats.net/wforum/viewt ... c&start=15

Bobbo · Post by **Bobbo** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:42 pm

Thank you, very helplful. I'm going to have to learn how to use the search feature on this site. I tried looking for something on this topic but did not see this page.

Thanks Again, Bob

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:52 pm

In my experience the water does not get in from the rail stanchions... they are into solid wood.
Look at all the items forward of the damp spots (due to the bow high neutral position) that are bolted to the lower level of deck... in your picture that could be the cleats, pulpit bolts and the rode through deck fitting. Also check around the hatches.
How big are the damp spots and where are they located?
Once balsa gets wet it will not dry out and the rotting wood will continue to rot the adjacent dry areas so in time you will have very large soft spots.
So you need to stop any new water getting in but equally important is to ensure the wet spots are not growing.

Bobbo · Post by **Bobbo** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:13 pm

I think one of the worst spots is by the port springer cleat. Another is up by my port bow cleat. I think the hatches are fine but will check again. I will definitely check the pulpit bolts but it was surprisingly dry by the anchor rode fitting. Thanks for the help.

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:19 pm

Interesting cleat position on yours, I wouldn't want them there, it's all balsa core unless they put a wood block in the decking there...

Bobbo · Post by **Bobbo** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:16 pm

Nice windless! I like that style, nice and compact.