Attaching the Deck
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:33 am
I sure am glad that the reunion is not until next year. I have been making slow but steady progress, but this year just does not seem very likely to launch my '59 Vacationer. I have cut the deck pieces (9mm)and am now approaching the step of attaching them. I recall when I pulled off the deck at the start (a long time ago) that it was nailed down along the gunnels with 3/4" brads, and then at the bow there were screws which were ultimately covered with the Mahogany trim boards. I expect that I would bed the plywood on to 5200 and then have the nails and srews to assure the tight seem. Does this seem right? Also I thought that I would coat the deck pieces top and underside with CPES before I attach. Did all of you use stain on the deck as well? If so then I presume that you did this before the CPES, right? thanks for your insight as always.