Spacesailer 24

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Mike367
Mike367
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VIC, 151 posts
22 Apr 2023 9:46pm
Anyone know if a Spacesailer 24 has a balsa, foam core, or solid grp deck?

Thanks,
Mike
MAGNESIUM
MAGNESIUM
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23 Apr 2023 5:09am
Just about all Swarbrick built boats have core .
knew of one 24 down in Albany had extensive core rebuild
Microbe
Microbe
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23 Apr 2023 7:45am
If they are built anything like the 22 they will have a plywood core in some sections and be solid fibreglass in others. Looking from the underside of the deck you should be able to spot the cored section as they will be thicker than the rest of the deck.

Check the top side of these areas. Look for cracking in the fibreglass. This could indicate water ingress into the core causing it to swell and rot.

I know all this from partially recoring my Spacey 22.
Mike367
Mike367
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23 Apr 2023 12:15pm
MAGNESIUM said..
Just about all Swarbrick built boats have core .
knew of one 24 down in Albany had extensive core rebuild


Thanks for the info.
Mike367
Mike367
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23 Apr 2023 12:18pm
Microbe said..
If they are built anything like the 22 they will have a plywood core in some sections and be solid fibreglass in others. Looking from the underside of the deck you should be able to spot the cored section as they will be thicker than the rest of the deck.

Check the top side of these areas. Look for cracking in the fibreglass. This could indicate water ingress into the core causing it to swell and rot.

I know all this from partially recoring my Spacey 22.


Thanks Microbe, that helps.
Is it difficult to "recore"? I'm afraid I have no experience in this .

From what I've read online they appear to be a very good little boat with lots of room "for their size" inside.

Mike.
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