Puka
07-17-2005, 06:56 PM
Subject:Repair of 34' edge resorcinol glued strip planker fin keeler. (Kauri)
Object: To create a watertight hull that doesn't require the planks swelling.
I am not comfortable with an edge glued stripper,
with light frames needing water uptake to achieve water tightness.
I have to make a decision whether to remove all the planks to the waterline that will not dry naturally to required levels, or artificially dry the (Whole) boat with unknown consequences. I suspect that the planks that are currently "sweating" after 6 months air drying are so impregnated with salt that with the raised
humidity levels and lower temperatures, the salt is absorbing moisture from the air. These planks seem somewhat softer (stringy) than others. I also suspect water borne salts, inhibit adhesion.
Object: To create a watertight hull that doesn't require the planks swelling.
I am not comfortable with an edge glued stripper,
with light frames needing water uptake to achieve water tightness.
I have to make a decision whether to remove all the planks to the waterline that will not dry naturally to required levels, or artificially dry the (Whole) boat with unknown consequences. I suspect that the planks that are currently "sweating" after 6 months air drying are so impregnated with salt that with the raised
humidity levels and lower temperatures, the salt is absorbing moisture from the air. These planks seem somewhat softer (stringy) than others. I also suspect water borne salts, inhibit adhesion.