Re: Floor Core Material?
I always thought that the floor was end grain balsa. But, I'm not sure. If I were you, when re-coring that hatch w/ plywood ( which is what I did - 3/4" ), I would leave a 2" area around the entire perimeter ( where the screws will re-attach the hatch to the floor ) void of plywood and just build it up the voided sides w/ 3-4 extra pcs per side of mat.
This way, the core will never get wet again. And it will be strong as hell! Mine came out great and I knwo I won't ever have to look at it again. Wasn't it fun removing that old core ?!
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