Agreed. That is why that West System G-Flex looks attractive. There are two types of G-Flex - one that is thick and one that is thin, viscosity wise. Plus G-Flex is specifically designed for plastic and other "flexing" surfaces. I may go with the thick DevCon for the initial layers (since that is the Hunter recommended product), and then use the thinner G-Flex for the final "thin/smooth" layers.
Hunter 170 in pretty rough shape....
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Been there, done that
I've got a '98 and experienced the same problems.
Didn't have much luck with the Devcon, so experimented with fiberglass and it has held up well for two years. I've got photos of my repair work if you're intertested. It is doable, but you will have to cut out the plywood in both areas and replace. Looks like a good winter project.
I've got a '98 and experienced the same problems.
Didn't have much luck with the Devcon, so experimented with fiberglass and it has held up well for two years. I've got photos of my repair work if you're intertested. It is doable, but you will have to cut out the plywood in both areas and replace. Looks like a good winter project.
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Hi Edwin,
If you can post the photos of your repair job - that would be greatly appreciated. By the way, what type of fiberglass did you use (brand, type of cloth, etc.)? It is interesting that you did not like the DevCon Plastic Weld - that is the stuff that Hunter recommends.
Also, has anyone tried to "relaminate" the plastic outer skin to the inner foam core? I'm thinking about injecting West System G-Flex with a syringe (not as thick as DevCon). Figure I'll drill a hole, pull the bubble area up with a suction device, then shot in the G-Flex. Hopefully it will bond and thus fix the soft spots. Any comments.
Thanks guys,
Greg
Hi Edwin,
If you can post the photos of your repair job - that would be greatly appreciated. By the way, what type of fiberglass did you use (brand, type of cloth, etc.)? It is interesting that you did not like the DevCon Plastic Weld - that is the stuff that Hunter recommends.
Also, has anyone tried to "relaminate" the plastic outer skin to the inner foam core? I'm thinking about injecting West System G-Flex with a syringe (not as thick as DevCon). Figure I'll drill a hole, pull the bubble area up with a suction device, then shot in the G-Flex. Hopefully it will bond and thus fix the soft spots. Any comments.
Thanks guys,
Greg
Hey Greg,
I just got a 98 Hunter 170 with some moderate cracks on the center rib of the deck and next to the motor mount down toward the hull seam. The boat also has some soft spots that flex an inch or two when under foot. The spots seam to be about a foot or so long. What did you do to fix your soft spot issues? did the suction and epoxy injection method work? I was thinking of drilling some inspection holes then once dry injecting epoxy and using screws down through the deck to hold the layers until cured then fix the screw holes. thanks for any info anyone can provide. DB
I just got a 98 Hunter 170 with some moderate cracks on the center rib of the deck and next to the motor mount down toward the hull seam. The boat also has some soft spots that flex an inch or two when under foot. The spots seam to be about a foot or so long. What did you do to fix your soft spot issues? did the suction and epoxy injection method work? I was thinking of drilling some inspection holes then once dry injecting epoxy and using screws down through the deck to hold the layers until cured then fix the screw holes. thanks for any info anyone can provide. DB
If not Hunter 170, then what's the advice
Other than the scary cracking issues, the 170 looks perfect for what I'm looking for. If you had to start all over, what would be another boat with similar features but without these issues?
Also, I didn't see any answer to the year of manufacture question. I could see 1998, 2002, and up to 2004 threads that mention damage. Are newer models OK? Or you can never tell with this manufacture process?
Thank you!
Other than the scary cracking issues, the 170 looks perfect for what I'm looking for. If you had to start all over, what would be another boat with similar features but without these issues?
Also, I didn't see any answer to the year of manufacture question. I could see 1998, 2002, and up to 2004 threads that mention damage. Are newer models OK? Or you can never tell with this manufacture process?
Thank you!
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