Hi Folks
I carried on stripping off the rest of the top layer and revealed some nasties
This one is in the bilge area and extends quite a long way along one of the planks.I think I might have to replace the whole plank but it might be easier to cut in a repair...
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any thoughts welcome especially when it comes to making these planks curve in section.I am guessing they were steamed originally but if the inner ones were put in before the outer planks I may struggle to fit this bit around the bilge.
On the inside I can see it's worse the rib is also broken and rotted.I am beginning to wonder how I will
get the nails out to do this work especially if the ends are bent over on the inside!
The original bit of damage that started the whole process is bigger than I thought too extending a long way across on the second side I have just exposed.
I started removing the next layer which proved more time consuming than I thought.
![Image](http://i.imgur.com/E9mol6b.jpg)
It took me till lunch to get this end done.
![Image](http://i.imgur.com/IF46588.jpg)
More nasties were revealed like this small hole which I am thinking I might patch with an oval patch.
![Image](http://i.imgur.com/R7fOiks.jpg)
Another thing I need advice on is how I can deal with the tack heads that seem to be on all different levels.Some are flush some are below and some stick out above the surface.I did attempt to knock one or two that stick up down but they didn't move.(I think the hull just bounced).
Some of the planking is out of level at the joins and I am wondering how to deal with this.Can I just fair down the higher areas without risk of thinning them too much.
![Image](http://i.imgur.com/iB5m3n0.jpg)
I also noticed some of the planks have fine cracks in.Big enough to trap air but not easy to fill with epoxy and sawdust filler as they are too thin to get it into.Should I perhaps do an epoxy pre coat to fill them?
If anyone can help me with these thoughts I'd be grateful.
Many Thanks
Alick
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