Re-Bedding Winches: Epoxy Tips to Prevent Core Rot when Installing Deck Hardware

Описание: Walk through the complete process of re-bedding a winch on a J/22 sailboat—while sealing the deck core with WEST SYSTEM Epoxy to prevent moisture damage and compression.

We cover:
• Why sealing a cored deck with epoxy prevents rot and delamination
• How to hollow out and reinforce fastener holes with high-density epoxy
• Tips for using the bent nail trick to remove core material
• How to fill holes with thickened epoxy to maximize compression strength
• Which hardeners and fillers to choose
• Best practices for prepping, sealing, and reassembling deck hardware

This method not only keeps moisture out—it also strengthens the area under your winch to prevent long-term damage from hardware loads.

PRODUCTS USED:

WEST SYSTEM 105 Epoxy Resin
206 Slow Hardener
404 High-Density Filler
807 Syringe / 810 Caulking Tubes
207 Special Clear Hardener (for teak finish)

Find more information about these, or any other WEST SYSTEM products here: https://www.westsystem.com/

Whether you're maintaining a J/22 or any cored-deck sailboat, this tutorial will help protect your investment and extend the life of your deck hardware.

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