Dave Stensby
New Member
I am the new owner of an '81 E 38. The boat is in need of a little care at this point. I have started to tear out the sole. The plywood is supporting some interesting life forms. The places where the grid is glassed to the hull have recesses that are below the drains. They collect water which cannot drain to the bilge.
What have people done to fix this. I am considering filling these spaces with micro balloons and epoxy so that the drains are the lowest part. Any better ideas?
Also, has anyone done anything different to replace the sole besides plywood? After tearing the old plywood out, it seems like plywood is the perfect way to trap moisture in these spaces. This is especially true when the perimeter of the plywood is carefully sealed with trim.
Thanks, Dave
What have people done to fix this. I am considering filling these spaces with micro balloons and epoxy so that the drains are the lowest part. Any better ideas?
Also, has anyone done anything different to replace the sole besides plywood? After tearing the old plywood out, it seems like plywood is the perfect way to trap moisture in these spaces. This is especially true when the perimeter of the plywood is carefully sealed with trim.
Thanks, Dave