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MFG Redhead Daysailor
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Wed Sep 04, 2024 3:05 pmby figure9
New to me Daysailor in process of restoration:
1969 17' MFG Redhead - Designer Fred S. Ford Jr.
- ugh
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Update: Looked into inspection port, not good....view from starboard side to the bow CB trunk on the LEFT
- ugh?
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Re: MFG Redhead Daysailor
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Thu Oct 17, 2024 8:23 pmby GreenLake
Suggestion. When you make an update, do it as a new post. That way, other users will see that there's something new.
What are you looking at in that added picture? Delaminated / rotted plywood? Or just fiberglass laminate that's been left rough?
Re: MFG Redhead Daysailor
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Thu Oct 17, 2024 8:41 pmby figure9
The rotten plywood is concerning to me. Not sure how to go about the repair. I’m leaning towards cutting the floor out around the seats and CB trunk, replace the plywood, then fiberglassing the floor back in.
Re: MFG Redhead Daysailor
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Fri Oct 18, 2024 1:29 amby GreenLake
That seems doable. I was thinking, if you replace the plywood, you could make sure you coat it on all sides with epoxy to prevent moisture cycling.
Re: MFG Redhead Daysailor
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Fri Oct 18, 2024 5:37 pmby GreenLake
Or you could lay up a "channel" from laminate and use that to stiffen the floor panel. Avoids future rot issues. People have used foam or even hollow forms like paper towel rolls cut in half.
Re: MFG Redhead Daysailor
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Mon May 05, 2025 10:34 amby figure9
If you're curious about the cockpit framework on a MFG Redhead, take a look. Lots of rebuilding to do!