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plumislandsam

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Could some let me know what the core is that they used to construct the two fish box door/cover on the bow. I getting brown wet dripping on to my deck. I suspect water is getting inside through cracks and the hinge's mounting hole.

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The balsa core has got wet and has rotted. Before they get so weak that they break when someone steps on them, you need to repair them. It's easy to do. Just remove them, flip them over and cut the skin off that is encapsulating the balsa. Remove all the rotten balsa including the discolored portions. The discolored part is mold in the early stages and if left in there it will continue to grow. Replace the core with the material of your choice and reseal the whole thing using fiberglass resin and mat. You can find threads on this forum with pictures and discussions about all the particulars.