Once that was solved it was a case of dismantling, rectifying the rotten structure, and paying the bills. Robbins Timber supplied the teak and were pretty good. I laid ply on new timber structure; epoxy sheathed from the cavita line, across the deck, and up the coach roof, before the teak went down fixed with epoxy. A long and educational process.
I paid special attention to details such as fuel /water inlets etc, junctions, access panels in the cockpit and engine covers. Seeing the new teak going down gave me immense pleasure.
Tips…never underestimate the extent of rot and never underestimate other parts of the boat that are affected in the process. It involves replacing the teak rubbing strakes, repainting the hull and coachroof, apart from the disruption involved in replacing the cockpit floors.
