Beachcomber 6.5 deck

[banaari 27]

OK, this newbie needs some more education... (No comments from the cheap seats please!!!)

 

This relates to the reinstallation of the stanchions on a Beachcomber 6.5.

As far as I can discover, the mounting holes through the deck have NOT been given the filled-epoxy, re-drill treatment.

Also, sticking various sharp implements into the material leads me to believe the deck core might be plywood not balsa, but I can't be sure.

 

(a) Anybody know, reasonably definitively, what the deck core material ought to be, or typically is on these boats?

( If it is plywood (and it feels like it might be)... how do you go about the spinning allen-key trick to bore out a void to take the epoxy?

i.e. it isn't easily reamed like balsa or foam.

[Battleship 100]

It is very likely ply, would be hugely surprised if it's foam or Balsa.

You can just to drill a larger hole, tape the hole from the bottom and fill with epoxy glue then redrill a smaller hole inside the epoxy, it is a bit time consuming. You could also use everdure or similar to seal the ply provided it isn't already damp.

[Vorpal Blade 89]

A friend of mine also has a Beachcomber and his has Balsa core in the deck and cockpit areas.