We rip out the fiberglass on the transom end and demolish the rotten deck on the sailboat further...they say 'it gets worse before it gets better'.. Showing the best way to discover hidden rottinh wood in the hull.. Apply wood penetrating epoxy sealer to the rotted wood using a paintbrush, paint roller or paint sprayer (set for a coarse spray). allow the sealer to cure for 24 hours. check the wood after the sealer has cured and apply additional coats of sealer if needed..
Wood rot or fungal decay is a serious issue for wooden boats, fiberglass boats, homes and all outdoor structures that feature wood construction. fiberglass boats can rot? many fiberglass boats built in the last fifty years have wood reinforcing elements built into the deck, hull and other areas.. Where the mast steps is a cup fitted over the end of the spar. upon removal i found rotten spongy wood. it is a box construction mast. the two boards that fit in the rabbits have rot.. Re: treating rot in wooden boats. i've used cuprinol for years. every autumn when the boat is lifted out we let the bigles dry out, then, while the seams are still tight, we slosh in a gallon or two of cuprinol..
