Arjay or penetrating epoxy for a deck replacement

[Keven]

Assuming I could remove all of the core, is arjay a valid solution to a deck replacement? Or is it better to cut the top skin and replace with honeycomb.

[TPG]

the pourable materials tend to be heavy.

[Sailor]

TPG is correct, I wouldn't use arjay for deck core replacement. I think you would be much better off removing the top skin and recoring it that way.

[Justin]

Nida or divinycell both good choices. You could even use azek but that's going to be heavy.

[mrdelgado]

I have to work on my deck as well. I was reinstalling my console and predrilling the holes, only to find water soaked mush come out. I plan on mounting a T-top and can't screw into that. I plan on going back with marine ply. If the original lasted 40 years, it's time tested. But I'd pour Arjay/Nidabond where a screw will go in (t-top legs, console screws). I see you can now buy smaller quantities of Arjay on Amazon now...

[dipmiami]

A bit off topic, but I have two ~6" soft spots behind right side of console where a ttop was previously installed. Otherwise deck is solid. Would an acceptable repair be to replace everything 6-8" around the console or soft spots with plywood or arjay, or at that point do you suck it up and do it all?

[Justin]

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Originally posted by dipmiami


A bit off topic, but I have two ~6" soft spots behind right side of console where a ttop was previously installed. Otherwise deck is solid. Would an acceptable repair be to replace everything 6-8" around the console or soft spots with plywood or arjay, or at that point do you suck it up and do it all?

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How long you keeping boat?

I had a few soft spots...started cutting, whole deck was wet. Replaced with composite.

If you're gonna keep it long-term, suck it up and do it all.