Cabin Paneling/Window Edging Repair

[macdesub]

The cabin paneling and window edging on my 26M is falling out and will not stay put! First the windows started then the paneling throughout the boat. This has been steadily been getting worse over the years. It doesn't appear to have ever been glued.

Please advise me regarding best adhesive and lessons learned procedures for repair. Temperatures range from -0 to 120F.

[adudinsk]

The stuff around the window is called "T" moulding.. Commonly used for arcade machines...etc.
The problem is that the wood that its inserted into is particle board.. and the slot "expands".

What you want to do first is stop the slot from opening up over time/with humidity, etc..
Apply a product called PC PETRIFIER,.. its common and cheap..
Peel out the T Moulding first.. then

Paint it all over the raw edge of the window (where the slot is cut.)

Soak it in good.. really good.. dont get it anywhere else.
This will eventually harden up the wood (24hrs) and since is particle board usually tighten up the slot
It will also 100% prevent any rot or expansion of the wood.
(works great if you drill a hole in the front hatch, and fill 'er up to harden the balsa... )

Then reinstall the T Moulding, or replace it if its all messed up.
Google T Moulding.. MANY MANY places sell it.. in all sorts of colors.