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akalejandro
Joined: 27 Jun 2005
Posts: 8
City/Region: Sitka
State or Province: AK
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 Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 5:29 pm Post subject: General Question About CD Getting Water-Logged |
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Folks,
Looking hard at buying a Tom Cat. My question is (and I'm sure the answer holds true for about any CD), since they use balsa in the construction do CD's get heavy and water-logged over the years?
Thanks,
Alexander
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Larry H
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 2041
City/Region: Tulalip,
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1991
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Photos: Nancy H
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| Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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The short answer is -----NO. 
C-Dorys have been built with end grain balsa since the mid 1980's and no major 'waterlogged hull' problems have been reported. Some boats have had limited rot around loose or poorly sealed screw holes in the cockpit floor. These have been repaired with epoxy, many by the owners.
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A C-Brat since Nov 1, 2003
Ranger Tug 27 ex 'Jacari Maru' 2017 - 2022
Puget Trawler 37 ex 'Jacari Maru' 2006-2017
1991 22' Cruiser, 'Nancy H'--1991-2006 |
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