core drying

Submitted by gigi78 on Sun, 07/23/2006 - 21:47
Hi, I recently bought FS3533 knowing I would need to replace some rotted core. After exposing part of the core I found 3/4 of the balsa rotted with the rest in solid shape. But, the core on good shape is wet like a soaked sponge. My question is; can this balsa be dried and what would be the best method to do it? Thank you
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I had to dry the core in my boat as well.

Submitted by Dave812 on Mon, 07/24/2006 - 12:09.
I had to dry the core in my boat as well. I put a dehumidifier in the boat and put my traveling cover on and let it run. It dries out quickly this way, you should notice a big difference in a day or two. I think I ran it for a week or so then did the glasss work.

Hey Dave, Thanks for the advice, will I need to cut off the r

Submitted by gigi78 on Mon, 07/24/2006 - 20:23.
Hey Dave, Thanks for the advice, will I need to cut off the remaining gel coat/glass covering the balsa core up to the pyramid section or will this dry? Thanks

Not sure where you mean, but I would say that you should expose

Submitted by Dave812 on Wed, 07/26/2006 - 17:38.
Not sure where you mean, but I would say that you should expose the core wherever it is wet in order to thoroughly dry it out. Good luck.