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
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EVA foam decking
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Re: EVA foam decking
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.
Nancy
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Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
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1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
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1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
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Re: EVA foam decking
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.
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Re: EVA foam decking
Mike, it occurred to me that the Sea-Dek installer could provide guidance.
Nancy
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
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Re: EVA foam decking
From experience, you will want to recore those hatches first, then apply the foam decking.
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Current boat:
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2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
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