What other areas were affected in your experience ?
Correct me if I'm wrong ( I don't mean in that in an wise-a** way ) - aren't most hulls made in 3 parts; hull, liner and topside ? I can't fathom that the potter putty was put there as a spacer. At one point, the putty was fastened to each side of the joint.
The core that was rotted was 1/4" thick - even when new, it would not have been enough to hold it right.
I agree about a hull needing to flex a bit, but these area(s) - on either side of the companion-way, I believe, warrant rigidity - or the teak door would get pummeled ( which I've heard is a common issue with these hulls )...
My thought was that it was just a way to keep manufacturing costs less and easier - otherwise, there would have to be a decent amount of add'l glassing, fairing and gelcoating.
As I am a novice, I take all input. Thoughts ?
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