EVA foam decking

Post by **Connormike73** » Tue Jan 02, 2024 6:48 pm

The survey on my Albin 28 revealed possible delam of two deck hatches likely due to water intrusion. I Really want to install seadek
Should I hold off and re core hatches 1st even if they haven't failed yet?

Thanks
Mike

Post by **Nancy** » Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:52 pm

Hi Mike -- My knee-jerk reaction would be that Sea-Dek should be installed on good, solid surfaces. A dockmate experienced a failed swim platform due to water intrusion that was disguised by the beautiful Sea-Dek on top. The situation was probably exacerbated by our freeze/thaw cycles. But it was definitely hidden until it was too late to repair.

Post by **Connormike73** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:11 am

Thank you Nancy, I've owned boats but none so expensive. I want to make this one my own but Don't want to make any mistakes.

Post by **Nancy** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:21 pm

Mike, it occurred to me that the Sea-Dek installer could provide guidance.

Post by **Jkraft** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:26 pm

From experience, you will want to recore those hatches first, then apply the foam decking.

Post by **Connormike73** » Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:47 pm

Jkraft wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:26 pm From experience, you will want to recore those hatches first, then apply the foam decking.

Thanks for the advice!

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