Hughes 38 Renovate Renew

[challenger24]

I am in In Ontario Canada and will begin a repair and renovation project for my 1977 Hughes 38 mk3 in the spring. I hope this post will attract helpful suggestions, questions or info regarding general repairs and other helpful information about the Hughes 38.

I intend to replace some deck core. Can anyone tell me the thickness of the balsa core? I am thinking of replacing damaged core with Divinycell H80 PVC structural foam core. https://shop.fiberglasssupply.com/Co...Foam_Core.html.

[challenger24]

My mistake: After doing some research and comparing photos, I see it is a Hughes 38 Mk2 and is older than 1977 . The problem is that the hull number plate is missing.

[Juanvaldez]

I am on Georgian Bay. The north channel. I have a Hughes 26. Love to see pics of your reno

[Greatest Lakes]

I got my hands on a 83 Hunter 37C that needs some significant deck work. About 8' on each side. I'm hoping to use the same core material to do the repair.

[boatpoker]

Originally Posted by challenger24

My mistake: After doing some research and comparing photos, I see it is a Hughes 38 Mk2 and is older than 1977 . The problem is that the hull number plate is missing.

HIN/MIC's were not required in Canada til' 1981 What is a HIN

If the boat was ever registered in Canada and you know the name it was registered under, Transport Canada can tell you when it was built.

[boatpoker]

Originally Posted by challenger24

I am in In Ontario Canada and will begin a repair and renovation project for my 1977 Hughes 38 mk3 in the spring. I hope this post will attract helpful suggestions, questions or info regarding general repairs and other helpful information about the Hughes 38.

I intend to replace some deck core. Can anyone tell me the thickness of the balsa core? I am thinking of replacing damaged core with Divinycell H80 PVC structural foam core. https://shop.fiberglasssupply.com/Co...Foam_Core.html.

Changing core materials can have unintended consequences. Depending on size of area and stress points, materials with different properties may cause more problems than you solve.