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Rhapsody Transom Re-core and Other Areas Too
[Re: Blue J 503]
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03/08/09 07:19 PM
03/08/09 07:19 PM
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Rhapsody #348
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Well finally the weather supports some outside work. It was 60 degrees today so I did some core bonding on the transom. Read all about it and see the pictures on today's Blog Entry. Bummer - it's supposed to snow tomorrow I just wanted add, similar to what Peter found on Blue J, Rhapsody had wet core near the top of the transom, and stbd side top adjacent to the transom. I'm filling the upper void with Core Bond which is a vinyl ester resin. This will isolate any balsa core from the top area if a moisture source is from the top section(e.g. the hull/deck seam or toe rail).
Last edited by Rhapsody #348; 03/08/09 11:44 PM. Reason: Added comment on Core Bond near top.
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Rhapsody Transom Re-core and Other Areas Too - March 14/15
[Re: Rhapsody #348]
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03/16/09 11:07 AM
03/16/09 11:07 AM
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Joined: May 2007
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Rhapsody #348
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Another nice weekend to get some work done on Rhapsody. I feel that progress is being made, despite the fact I'm still cutting out other areas to core along the stbd side. Look here for the latest Blog Entry for 14/15 March. I made a command decision this weekend. Other than isolating some deck through holes, no core work on the deck this off-season. I want to get the boat back together to enjoy some sailing. As it stands now, I'm iffy to make the target launch date by the end of April. The core work is limited for now to the transom and stbd side I can do from inside the boat. The keel sump will happen at a later time too. I have my Rhapsody work list, and will just add it with the other stuff I need to do.
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Rhapsody Transom Re-core and Other Areas Too - April Work
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#7335
05/03/09 09:08 PM
05/03/09 09:08 PM
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Rhapsody #348
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I lost my camera for a while and just found it. The April work is now documented on the blog: Rhapsody recore blog - April post Good news - Rhapsody was launched on Friday 1 May and I sailed from Fall River to Newport today 3 May (in the rain). Still lots of topside cleanup work to be done. I'll post more pictures on the blog once the weather clears up. Here's a picture of the transom exterior before gelcoat was sprayed.
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