[C320-list] Cabin floor

[Quentin Murphy]

I remove the cabin sole during haul-out and store it at home during winter.
Before launch, it gets a light sanding and a coat of Cetol, which I do at
home.  This way, the bilge gets ventilation during lay-up and the plywood is
not left in a damp place (especially during spring). This way, my cabin sole
which is seven years old, looks like new.

Water problems near the galley could be from a leaking hot water tank relief
valve or those two rubber hoses connecting the potable water to the hot
water tank.

Quentin Murphy
Celtic Knot #667

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com]On Behalf Of David J Gleason
Sent: July 22, 2007 11:03 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Cabin floor


Jim:

I had a problem with the cabin sole under the table.  The center strip
that comes up to the mast support post was delaminating.  I took it home
and cleaned out the dirt between the layers as best I could.  I then
spread Gorilla Glue, which is waterproof, between the layers.  I used
clamps to hold it together until it set up.  It appears to be working.
Several years ago I had put a coat of polyurethane varnish on the bottom
and edges of all the cabin sole pieces.  Being wood, I believe it will
absorb moisture from the air.  And being in a confined space, there is no
air circulation to dry it out.

Dave Gleason
Proud Mary, #150


On Sun, 22 Jul 2007 07:20:21 -0600 "Jim Pasley" <paslej at charter.net>
writes:
> I have a problem with the cabin floor in my boat, Dream Weaver, hull
> 691. Where the edge of the wood floor in the cabin meets the
> rubberized floor in the galley, water has seeped in under the edge
> of the wood floor and it is starting to buckle and delaminate. I'm
> sick about it. Two questions.
> 1. I can't find anywhere that water is getting to this flooring. It
> could be that a cooler leaked on the galley floor and it flowed over
> to the wood floor and seeped under. Is there another possibility I
> am overlooking?
> 2. Any ideas on how to fix the floor before it gets worse? The edge
> is just starting to curl up. Worst case scenario, any thoughts on
> where I can get replacement flooring?
> Any help would be greatly appreciated. I follow the list all the
> time and I figure if anyone could help, it would be you guys.
>
> Jim Pasley
> Dream Weaver, #691,
> 2000 c320
> Lake Ozark, Missouri
>
>