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Topic Title: 72 Starduster Wall
Topic Summary: I need help my wall is rotted
Created On: 06/14/2009 08:32:42 AM
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06/14/2009 08:32:42 AM
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cheifairwrench
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I need some help I posted these pics cause not sure how to fix this wall any suggestions?

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06/15/2009 05:39:07 AM
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stmbtwle
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Tear out and replace. Find and fix the cause of the leak.

Good luck.

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 Willie
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06/15/2009 09:18:52 AM
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CaptMark
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There are some products out there to treat wood with dryrot to prevent it spreading.

Don't be too concerned, like Willie said find the leak to prevent any further rot.

BTW, our old Crest houseboat has so much rot that the aluminum siding is about the only thing still holding it together.

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06/15/2009 07:45:41 PM
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Sadly it's like working on an old house... the more you remove the more damage ($$$) you find. Sometimes I think the best approach would be to paint everything a pretty color and then sell the barge.

My boat was so badly rotted that I took a chainsaw to the entire superstructure and started over. Fortunately I knew it BEFORE I bought the boat, and it was priced accordingly. Still, it cost more to rebuild than I would have liked.

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06/16/2009 07:29:20 PM
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cheifairwrench
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If you look closely it looks like it is put together with staples does anyone know what kind they are and where I get them?
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06/17/2009 08:08:08 AM
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CaptMark
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I wouldn't use staples.
I'd repair any damage using Gorilla glue & nails or screws.

Staples are for cheeseball costcutting manufacturing --- in my opinion.


P.S. Don't get that Gorilla Glue on your hands. There is only one way to get it off--- cut off the glue along with a layer of skin. I made that mistake and ended up going to business meetings for a week with black glue patches on my hands.

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 Mark
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06/17/2009 10:08:37 AM
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For interior paneling I wouldn't use Gorilla glue. That stuff is TOO permanent!!!! I'd just use colored paneling nails and maybe latex caulk.

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 Willie
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06/17/2009 07:30:01 PM
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I'd assume most houseboats built using wood to construct the upper structure will have some rot in 10+ years. I replaced the rotten wood in my Aquahome around 4 yrs ago using both pressure treated and marine grade products. I also used products from "The Rot Doctor" successfully. I did find some rot coming back this year, mainly over my windows. I re-repaired using some Starboard this time in these rot prone areas and instead of caulk on the outside joints that eventually leaked, I used MarineTex. I think these repairs will hold indefinitely but other areas of new rot will occasionally "pop up".

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 1973 Chris Craft Aquahome, 34'
Lake Lanier, GA
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