Salvaging Rotted Wood: A Boatowner's Tale
Ep 50 ROTTEN discovery - https://youtu.be/jl3g91mEWH4
Ahoy, fellow sailors! Today, I come bearing news—though perhaps not the good kind. As Neil Diamond so aptly sang, "Some days are diamonds, some days are stones," and today, my friends, feels more like the latter.
You see, I recently embarked on the task of pulling out the motor mounts in our boat, only to uncover a rather unpleasant surprise lurking beneath the surface. What I found was a nest of rotted wood, a testament to the unseen ravages of time and neglect.
This discovery left me pondering our next course of action. How were we to proceed with mounting our electric motor in the wake of such deterioration? The culprit? Water—left unchecked and unnoticed, creeping into the bowels of our vessel during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
As I delved deeper into the recesses of the boat, I couldn't help but feel a sense of resignation. Yet, buried beneath the decay, there was a glimmer of hope. The rot appeared to be localized, confined to the lower regions of the motor mounts, sparing the upper portions from its insidious grasp.
With a mix of determination and pragmatism, I set to work, excavating the affected areas and assessing the extent of the damage. Thankfully, the rot hadn't penetrated too deeply, offering a ray of optimism amidst the gloom.
After clearing away the decay and allowing the wood to dry out, I devised a plan for restoration. Enter the Rot Fix, a trusty two-part epoxy designed to breathe new life into weathered wood. With its ability to seep into crevices and harden like concrete, it promised to be our salvation.
As I set about treating the affected areas, I couldn't help but marvel at the versatility of this product. Used by craftsmen to restore ancient log cabins in the rugged wilderness of Alaska, it was a testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness.
And so, armed with the Rot Fix and a dash of optimism, we forged ahead, determined to overcome this setback and emerge victorious. For in the world of boat ownership, challenges are par for the course, and it's our ability to adapt and innovate that sets us apart.
As the sun sets on another day of toil and triumph, I bid you farewell, dear readers. Remember, in the face of adversity, there's always a solution waiting to be found. Until next time, fair winds and smooth sailing!