Hatch core repair

[nymack66]

Wondering if you turn pro what you can do? Maybe a TV show? Hey you never know :) !!

[macojoe]

It will last for as long as you will ever need!! The big problem with most boats Wellcraft included is the scrap wood they used in squares to make the covers. The 1 Solid will last a long time!

[Stillrunning]

Looks really good. The only thing that you could have done differently was to put a 45 cut along the edge of the plywood. This makes the transition from the wood to the decking easier when working the fiberglass.

[THEFERMANATOR]

I didn't put a 45 on it, but I did bevel it down quite a bit. It just doesn't look it because of how thick i made the glass in that area since the wood doesn't go all the way out.

[C YENSEN]

NICE JOB LOOKS GREAT

[Blue_Runner]

Way to go!

[Stillrunning]

Originally Posted by macojoe

It will last for as long as you will ever need!! The big problem with most boats Wellcraft included is the scrap wood they used in squares to make the covers. The 1 Solid will last a long time!

I use to think the same thing but they use those little squares throughout the entire boat except for the transom. Not sure why and no one has every been able to tell me why. If it was scrap wood its seem that the time to place each piece and then cut them to fit would take more time then the money they saved.

[Blue_Runner]

They did that so we would have to buy another boat 10 - 20 years later. They didn't think we'd be smart enough to fix it!

[THEFERMANATOR]

I know a few members here have shown pictures of there transom's cut apart and the little squares in there.

[bigshrimpin]

Wood Squares create a fiberglass grid between the blocks that improves adhesion of the skins and slows water intrusion as well as maximizes your core material. Overall Squares provide a stiffer laminate without sacrificing any strength . . . that's why you see them on every hatch made.