I have a 1980 Hunter 27 with the following problem. It broke off of the docklines during a storm and drifted forward in the slip. I unfortunately did not get to the marina in time to avoid major damage. There is a 90 degree angle "sanded" out of the bow by the dock. The damage does go all the way through the hull. It is not damage due to an impact, it almost looks as if it was deliberately cut out of the bow. It is about 1.5 - 2 ft below the chainplate. I was told that I would need to have the bow removed and rebuilt to repair the hole. My question is how far down the bow can I expect stress from the Jib? The repair cost was approximately $5-6K and is somewhat cost prohibitive due to the value of the boat. Any information you could give me would be helpful. Thanks in advance for your help.
Hole "Sanded" Out of the Bow of My Hunter 27
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Repairing fiberglass is a well known craft/science. Find a couple of people in your area with high quality reputations for fiberglass work, and get their opinions & quotes. Frankly, the method and prces you describe sound goofy to me! I had my mast step removed, refilled, and then properly repaired for less than $1,000 a few years ago. Unless your damage is much worse than you describe, you should be able to get an expert repair for a similar or lower amount. David Lady Lillie
Repairing fiberglass is a well known craft/science. Find a couple of people in your area with high quality reputations for fiberglass work, and get their opinions & quotes. Frankly, the method and prces you describe sound goofy to me! I had my mast step removed, refilled, and then properly repaired for less than $1,000 a few years ago. Unless your damage is much worse than you describe, you should be able to get an expert repair for a similar or lower amount. David Lady Lillie
what you could get here
would only be a guess. Without a thorough inspection by someone knowledgeable about the construction, you'll never know how to repair it if in fact it is repairable. Get a good marine surveyor, preferably one with some experience in construction, to inspect it.
would only be a guess. Without a thorough inspection by someone knowledgeable about the construction, you'll never know how to repair it if in fact it is repairable. Get a good marine surveyor, preferably one with some experience in construction, to inspect it.
Consider having a metal piece forged or machined
that would attach to the chainplate and extend down the bow attached to the hull by through bolts. Then fill the hole with epoxy, fiberglass and gelcoat. I agree that to have the bow chopped and remanufactured would not be cost effective. Just food for thought.
that would attach to the chainplate and extend down the bow attached to the hull by through bolts. Then fill the hole with epoxy, fiberglass and gelcoat. I agree that to have the bow chopped and remanufactured would not be cost effective. Just food for thought.
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