Re-Bedding Winches: Epoxy Tips to Prevent Core Rot when Installing Deck Hardware

Walk through the complete process of re-bedding a winch on a J/22 sailboat—while sealing the deck core with WEST SYSTEM Epoxy to prevent moisture damage and compression. We cover: • Why sealing a cored deck with epoxy prevents rot and delamination • How to hollow out and reinforce fastener holes with high-density epoxy • Tips for using the bent nail trick to remove core material • How to fill holes with thickened epoxy to maximize compression strength • Which hardeners and fillers to choose • Best practices for prepping, sealing, and reassembling deck hardware This method not only keeps moisture out—it also strengthens the area under your winch to prevent long-term damage from hardware loads. PRODUCTS USED: WEST SYSTEM 105 Epoxy Resin 206 Slow Hardener 404 High-Density Filler 807 Syringe / 810 Caulking Tubes 207 Special Clear Hardener (for teak finish) Find more information about these, or any other WEST SYSTEM products here: https://www.westsystem.com/ Whether you're maintaining a J/22 or any cored-deck sailboat, this tutorial will help protect your investment and extend the life of your deck hardware. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and check out our other epoxy repair videos! #boatrepair #epoxyresin #westsystem #sailboat #epoxydiy #j22 #sailing