Hole Repair

[pete44]

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Can I just place wax paper and tape underneath hull then fill gap/holes with resin then go over with layered fiberglass cloth and be done?


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Will I have to patch this side too?


Thanks,Pete

 

[BigBoatinOkie]

Re: Hole Repair

Sorry I can't give you any advice but that's quite a boo boo. Good luck.

 

[cedarjunki]

Re: Hole Repair

did the grinder get away??? that kinda sucks!
personally i would mix up some thickened resin almost to a putty...and level out the gouge. i actually use fiberglass resin jelly...
then after all done just use the dremal and grind a v out of the exposed (putty) on the outerside and get a small gelcoat repair kit...




im not saying you dont need to use mat and resin to repaire the inside...but using the jelly will not make a mess running out on the gelcoat..
put the putty in the holes & gouge. then do a normal repair on inside.

 

[HVAC Cruiser]

Re: Hole Repair

Hey Pete,
That's what I would do but I would chamfer the sides on the inside an bury some 1708 into it from the backside.

Good luck

 

[osborn159]

Re: Hole Repair

dish out the damaged area and fill w/ 1708, tape on the outside to minimize the mess, then dish out the outer and repair w/ gelcoat.
had to do the same thing in a few spots, wont use a 16 grit disc in a 7" grinder again
good luck, D

 

[oops!]

Re: Hole Repair

there aint never been a diy repair that the grinder didnt go thru the hull.

happens all the time.

inside the hull
1. scuff area with 60 grit.
2. clean with acetone.
3. add wax paper to exterior side.
4. lightly fill with oop's super dooper peanut butter.
5. cover area with csm fiberglass...2 layers...each bigger than the last.
6. cover all with a layer of 1708. csm side touching csm

outside.
1. "v" with dremmel.
2. clean with acetone
3. make gell paste.
4. fill.
5. fair.
6. buff
7.polish

8. drink beer

cheers
oops

 

[cedarjunki]

Re: Hole Repair

there aint never been a diy repair that the grinder didnt go thru the hull.

cheers
oops

knocking on wood as i speak................ i havnt yet

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Hole Repair

What OOPS said, especially the Beer part.

 

[pete44]

Re: Hole Repair

Thanks all!...What is this 1708?...and where can I get it?

Pete