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ScottyG
12-13-2002, 06:50 PM
As many know I am in the process of recoring my Vector.The old core is out.The glass is all sanded and I am ready to lay in my new core bedded on top of some 9 oz mat?Question for those who have recored with Klegcell 75, what thickness did you use?I have enough 3/8 to do it but I was wondering if 1/2 is a better choice or if it even matters.I am planning on putting some heavy bi-weave mat on top of the new core.Thanks,Scotty
AlaskaStreamin
12-14-2002, 02:06 PM
I used 1/2" Klegcell in my Viking pad. This is what our local boat builder told me to use. He's my mentor and I diden't question him.(the factory balsa was 1/2") He builds 28' - 36' offshore boats with ALL foam core NO wood anywhere!

How much of a pounding will the boat take?? A thinner core will have more flex. I would contact "Plumb Crazy", he does alot of 'Stream recores and may have more info. Good luck
ScottyG
12-14-2002, 07:36 PM
Its gonna take alot of pounding.I boat on the Great South Bay on Long Island famous for a 2 foot chop when it blows.I guess I better get some 1/2 Kleg.
H2Onut
12-14-2002, 08:59 PM
I used Kleg 75 1/2 down the center and 3/8 on either side.
Sandwiched between 1508 with eposy resin.
ScottyG
12-14-2002, 09:35 PM
H20nut, Just so I understand,you mean 1/2" on the pad and 3/8" everywhere else?Does you boat ever get pounded or is it flat water use only?Scotty
H2Onut
12-14-2002, 09:43 PM
TAMPA BAY, yes it gets smacked. 1/2 everywhere is a better choice.
ScottyG
12-14-2002, 10:04 PM
I feel like such an idiot.Before I even cut out the old core I bought about $160 worth of 3/8" Kleg 75 because I cut out a small piece of old rotten smelly balsa core and I thought it measured 3/8".Oh Well,live and learn.At least I didn't figure it out after I glassed it all in.
H2Onut
12-15-2002, 08:08 AM
The 3/8 will be fine, hell double up down the pad, I dont see any real issue with the 3/8. You will be fine. Just imagine how much strength wet balsa has , zippo, none, nadda

Smelly wet balsa...like this
H2Onut
12-15-2002, 08:11 AM
From this
H2Onut
12-15-2002, 08:12 AM
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ScottyG
12-18-2002, 01:11 AM
Looks nice H20.Its nice to talk to somebody who has been there.Are you done yet and back in the water?