Re: Any way to remove epoxy?
From what you've said, I conclude the epoxy coats the outside of the hull ... correct? or, at least it's either outer or inner, not both.<br /><br />You can locate the majority of the leaks by filling it up with a few inches of water while it's out or on a trailer. Look for where the water leaks out. <br /><br />If it's coated inside, you can (maybe) have those spots repaired (welded) or faulty rivets replaced or reseated from the outside.<br /><br />If it's coated outside, (or inside, for that matter) you can repair the holes in the epoxy that you speak of, but it will eventually leak again. That might take a few years, though.<br /><br />What you may have, however, is Gluv-It, (an encapsulating product) rather than epoxy. I would imagine epoxy coating an entire hull of even modest size would be a very expensive proposition. Gluv-It, while not cheap, is far less expensive than epoxy.<br /><br />You could, in either case, recoat the entire hull again, over the old coating. It's compounding a judgement error, I know, but with the situation you're presently in, it may be worth considering. <br /><br />Not to intentionally add to your woes, I'd also be concerned about the strong potential of corrosion build up between the coating and the aluminum. <br /><br />Truly wish I could be more helpful to you.
