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bouy
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Initially Posted - 08/28/2012 :  12:41:40  Show Profile
Wasn't there an article that someone did about replacing the cockpit core material ?
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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 08/28/2012 :  13:36:00  Show Profile
use the search feature on the left-hand side. I did the same and came across a thread talking about options which included a link to this. http://members.csinet.net/dhapp/cockpit/cockpit.html
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ckroll
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Response Posted - 08/29/2012 :  12:11:10  Show Profile
I used a good bit of this article along with a fiberglass repair manual that I found online to replace the sole in my cockpit floor as well.

Worked out very well save my lack of experience with working with glass and epoxy. For a first timer I guess it was acceptable but it definitely can be messy if you aren't careful. Also, my ONE suggestion is to mix small batches epoxy as it starts to cure very fast and if you make a relatively large batch (like I did at first) you will not only end up wasting a good but but potentially burn yourself as the heat generated when mixing that much epoxy and hardener can get quite hot. Many lessons learned during that project. But, if you are heads down you can easily knock it out (save the finishing - faring/sanding/painting) in a weekend.
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CarbonSink62
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Response Posted - 08/30/2012 :  07:43:22  Show Profile
Be very careful with the resin once it is 'kicked off'; it can start fires. Don't put left over resin in the trash. I leave mine on pavement/dirt overnight before I put it in the dumpster (an actually dumpster, not the cockpit sail locker!). Sometimes the container is a little melted or burned the next morning.
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