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I have the same problem on my 22 footer reinell... I'll share what I plan to do after a looong research on it... Repair it from inside if possible... Cut deep enought not to damage the top skin, then remove the balsa core and inner fg with a razor... Knowing the extension of the rotten area is upmost important issue. I was told to start cutting about 1-1.5" far into the undamaged core to create a reliable bond ... Since balsa is sold in precut 1"x1" pieces held together with a mesh, cutting rectangular or square pieces should ease the project a bit...
Unfortunately, I haven't heard any reliable results on chemical agents that rebonds the rotten balsa, yet.
As some mentioned, don casey has the fairly easy to follow instructions on his book.
Good luck, i feel your pain...
PS: It's fairly easier to figure the damaged area after a heavy rain or washing the deck with lots of water... Once you drill small holes, it'll start dripping... Keep drilling until no water drops... That's one of the ideas given to me by a fg repair guy...
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Last edited by merttan; 06-10-2008 at 01:05 AM.
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