NO Balsa Core? Testing ENCAPSULATED Back Plates - E008

The search continues for this elusive balsa deck core… Do you have any encapsulated backing plates on your boat? Ever wondered what kind of shape they are in, what they are made of, or how you might improve or repair them? I discuss a few methods that I am using as I continue my complete refit and restoration of a 1989 Liberty 458 cruising sailboat. Helpful Products in this video: Marine DeBond Adhesive Remover https://amzn.to/3pN5fcm Glazier's Pry Bar https://amzn.to/3pPwWBh Recommended Playlists: Watch our journey from the very beginning! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtx2ax0GHEtCLfDXEnG7jgVKQyJm_p6LT Recommended playlist for other AWESOME boat refits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jePbYffRlgk&list=PLtx2ax0GHEtAtHuhEfCm2ZnfyzFLWqBSu&index=1 CLICK TO TWEET THIS VIDEO: https://ctt.ac/2nEf2 Connect with me: Email: livingforsail (at) gmail.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/livingforsail Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/livingforsail Twitter: https://twitter.com/livingforsail/ 0:00 - Welcome to the Boat Shed 0:48 - Removing the Staysail Fitting 3:24 - How to Inspect and Repair Encapsulated Backing Plates 5:19 - Verify Present Condition 7:58 - Determine What Material Was Used 11:28 - Planning For Repairs 15:57 - Cutting Further Into the Deck 19:02 - What Did We Find?? YouTube Video URL: https://youtu.be/MV1KSMlo_Vs *Affiliate Disclaimer: I've provided some affiliate links in this video description that allow you to find some of the items mentioned in this video. If you decide to use the links, it supports the channel a bit at no extra cost to you. You, the viewer, are in no way obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support! Video hashtags: #livingforsail #boatwork #sailboatrefit