Drying out in Eastern Washington State.
by Tim Thompson
(Endicott, WA)
High and dry in Endicott.
This is my 1973 30' Carver Mariner.
The "decolam" laminate decking wore out and water penetrated the plywood.
The fasteners for cleats, etc rusted and caused the wood rot in places.
The cabin is in good condition.
I plan to let the wood dry enough to work (the wet Seattle climate is murder on wood) before I:
A: Remove toerails, seal existing plywood with CPES and fiberglass, replace toerails, repower engine, done.
B: Remove toerails, seal existing plywood with CPES, glue and screw new plywood over existing, seal new plywood, fiberglass over plywood, replace toerails, repower engine,done.
C: Seal existing plywood and toerails with CPES, paint, repower engine, done.
