T-26 Hull construction / upkeep
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 7:32 am
I'm planning steps to take for this hull. Blisters were treated by prior owner two years ago.
I'll wash the whole boat first, smooth sand the hull to ready it for a coat of ablative paint. If that sanding reveals any blisters, I'll treat those first.
You can see there are a few problem areas showing on the very bottom of the keel. They may have been previously treated, or are in need of attention now.
I’m also wondering what core/lamination methods were used on the Hull, Keel, Topsides, Deck ?
I’ve found a bit of exposed foam core inside the cabin area around the interior of the windows, needing a resin/fiberglass layer. I wonder if this foam material was used throughout the boat ?
As for the hull especially, was that also a foam/fiberglass laminate or wood/fiberglass ?
Was concrete used for ballast ?
Did they use epoxy resin? polyester resin ? Vinyl resin ? For any repairs, I'm thinking I will use epoxy resin.
Thank you for any insights.