NO Balsa Core? Testing ENCAPSULATED Back Plates - E008

The search continues for this elusive balsa deck core…

Do you have any encapsulated backing plates on your boat? Ever wondered what kind of shape they are in, what they are made of, or how you might improve or repair them?

I discuss a few methods that I am using as I continue my complete refit and restoration of a 1989 Liberty 458 cruising sailboat.


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0:00 - Welcome to the Boat Shed
0:48 - Removing the Staysail Fitting
3:24 - How to Inspect and Repair Encapsulated Backing Plates
5:19 - Verify Present Condition
7:58 - Determine What Material Was Used
11:28 - Planning For Repairs
15:57 - Cutting Further Into the Deck
19:02 - What Did We Find??

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