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by slpeasy
Mon May 21, 2007 4:24 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: CPES prevents swelling ?
Replies: 4
Views: 8009

Thanks for the advice.
I might have freak version of a '63 Breakers. It is the basic boat, not the Sea Queen, but the plate on the transom is definitely stamped 100 hp, 1850 lbs. load capacity. I measured and the max. beam is 85" but the length only seems to be about 17' 7" or 8".... ?
by slpeasy
Sat May 19, 2007 6:27 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: CPES prevents swelling ?
Replies: 4
Views: 8009

Thanks for the info. I did use the CPES with the intention of sealing the wood to prevent or slow down absorption of standing water on the inside. Did I waste my time or will this help? It could use some rib end and keelson (at transom and bow end) repair, but I don't plan on a full blown restoratio...
by slpeasy
Fri May 18, 2007 7:42 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: CPES prevents swelling ?
Replies: 4
Views: 8009

CPES prevents swelling ?

Does CPES applied to wood prevent the swelling necessary for sealing and slowing leaks? I bought a 1963 T & T and scraped the rotted wood (not too bad) from the keelson, transom, ribs, etc. I then treated the whole bottom interior below the floor with CPES. Even though the wood is now supposedly...