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While doing some cleaning I came across my rear engine bay rear electrical panel had some water damage to the 1/2" Formica covered plywood panel at the bottom 6". The damaged wood was loose and screws were pulling out with just some slight pressure. I removed stuff from the bottom area to gain access for a cut all the way across the panel. I was not going to replace the whole panel....too hard. Screwed a guide into place and made a cut line with my multi tool to remove the damaged plywood. I used 1/2" Marine Starboard for my repair...it is not affected by any water, works like wood and holds screws very well.....comes in several colors.
Steve & Doris Denton
45' Newell #525, Bath & Half....sold
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That is a very nice fix! Mine has the labeling curling up. Not sure where to get new labels. Newell will not have them since my engine is DDEC labels. I think that compartment is not water tight. Rain water enters the sides and blows its way in.
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(03-04-2024, 02:00 PM)BusNit Wrote: That is a very nice fix! Mine has the labeling curling up. Not sure where to get new labels. Newell will not have them since my engine is DDEC labels. I think that compartment is not water tight. Rain water enters the sides and blows its way in.
Thanks Simon, I think you're right....rain water is the culprit hence the use of the Marine Starboard.
Steve & Doris Denton
45' Newell #525, Bath & Half....sold
37' Country Coach, Tribute....Cat C9, 400 hp
2014 Honda CRV Toad
Summerfield, FL
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So……. This is the kind of work this dude does to a coach he is selling.
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I'd be doing the same. We try to ensure our "babies" have a good start with their new foster families
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