by paul » Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:39 am
My E26 OD I believe is a 1980 model. The deck is original and has what I believe is factory Non-Skid, but it is an irregular matrix, sort of like small bubbles 1/4-1/2" dia. Another sailor was looking at mine, laughed and recalled early E26 days where he had to sit on the stuff during an overnite race.
I'm in New England and we have short season, May-Sept. I launched last yr, don't believe boat had been in water for at least 5 yr, and probably infrequent for 10 yr +(it still had original Kenyon instruments). Mine had some wet spots in hull core near the keel, which were repaired. Believe cause here was small crack/irregular f/g layup at keel trailing edge, and also from water seepage thru screwholes that held floor in place.
On deck, (not fully repaired) I have some soft spots around 2-3 stanchions, and also up front at bow, from bow pulpit. Bow part is major as believe it's gone back to anchor cleat, and I am on mooring during season. I beefed under cleat with larger area 1/4" ply to distribute load but plan to repair area once it warms up here. Probably pull up 2-3 ft of deck (at least that's all I hope to do). Otherwise, deck is OK.
Also have a few minor leaks around hull/deck seam, if time permits plan is to remove rail and rebed seam w/5200, not sure I have time for this operation this yr. Prior owner had said if rails are removed, hull gets sprung and you can never get them back on. However, the 32-2 guys have done this, I have done this before on 2 other boats working 8-10 ft at a time.
I'll see what I have for pics and try to post something.