1973 196 rebuild question

[Duffy1470]

Also glassed 2 layers 1708 and layer of Matt on starboard deck section.

[Duffy1470]

2 layers 1708 9n other side of deck piece. Will get pics after it cures

[Duffy1470]

Dragging my feet on glassing in rigging tubes. They are about where I want them. Pushed some test cables through them. All good for that..

[Duffy1470]

Really ugly glass job but hopefully I will never see it again.  Rigging tunes installed for better or worse.

[Duffy1470]

So, how many drain holes in each rigging tube does the community recommend? They obviously need to be in the lowest spot, but after that I am at loss for the number of holes. Right now I have 2 holes In each tube at the 45 degree tu=n.

[dbiscayne]

I poured 2lb foam under my deck between the stringers except against the transom where the tubes were. Added about a 1/4" hole at the very back/rear end of the tubes just before they bend up, this was the only area not foamed under the deck where my tubes ran. Have a 1" drain at the bottom of the stringer against the transom connecting the cavity to the bilge. Just made sure I sealed the rigging tubes real good where the wiring exited so hopefully I don't get any water in there.

[Duffy1470]

Roger that. Perhaps I will just seal them extra good.

[Duffy1470]

Glassing the center section of the deck. layer of 1708 and layer of mat on the top.. Should I do 2 layers of 1708 I n bottom?

[RickK]

2 layers on the bottom will stiffen up the whole thing