Fairing lead keel to fiberglass.

R

Robert1224

.
Jan 22, 2008
99
Hunter 30_74-83 Rochester, New York (Lake Ontario)
Hello,

Hauled out today and noticed a chip out of the putty used to fill in and smooth the lead keel where it meets the fiberglass mating surface on my 1979 Hunter 30. Does anyone know what the filler material was that Hunter used in the late 70's and also any recommendations on what to fill it in with? Is this a job for a Marinetex type epoxy?

Regards,
Bob
 
S

Steve Dion

.
Dec 2, 1999
15,184
Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
You may want to look up "fairing compound" on the internet. There are many products that will do the job.
 
ggrizzard

ggrizzard

.
May 27, 2004
2,055
Hunter 30_74-83 Ponce Inlet FL
Ditto what Steve said. I'll add: I've done it and no special product. Off the shelf will do if no chipping/damage to the FG stub. Might want to check stub with a moisture meter for water intrusion.
 
S

sandpiper10471

.
May 31, 2007
773
Hunter 37 cutter Blind River
I suggest cleaning out the crack and making sure it is bone dry. Flush with acetone then fill with a mixture of polyester resin and cabosil. Or you could use a vinyl ester mix such as 3M Premium.
 
pvtpotter

pvtpotter

.
Sep 12, 2011
88
Hunter 27 Annapolis
sandpiper10471 said:
I suggest cleaning out the crack and making sure it is bone dry. Flush with acetone then fill with a mixture of polyester resin and cabosil. Or you could use a vinyl ester mix such as 3M Premium.
Click to expand
I like this option.:yeah:
 
B

Blaise

.
Jan 22, 2008
359
Hunter 37-cutter Bradenton
I faired mine with epoxy 35 years ago and it is still perfect.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Top Bottom