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Anytime there's displacement of the gelcoat (ie: more than a spider crack), something has likely failed behind it. Not guaranteed, but... -
Sometimes in laying up a hull the fiberglass doesn't closely cover the gelcoat in areas of particularly big bends - like a bow. So...
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I think it's an on the hard repair. I'm stupid enough to dangle my legs over the dock and use a power tool to grind away the damaged...
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Honestly this is what I may do. Find some strong marine grade tape and call it good till haul out. Glad I can only blame myself lol.
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I think it's an on the hard repair. I'm stupid enough to dangle my legs over the dock and use a power tool to grind away the damaged... -
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Yes fiberglass (including G10) is ideal, but oak that’s been sealed with a coat of epoxy resin will last as long as the boat. No need... -
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:facepalm: The problem with Starboard is the sealant doesn’t bond well to it, so it can form leaks due to physical separation resulting...
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Captain Larry-DH replied to the thread Seacock Quality... Replace?—Currently on the hard..Yes fiberglass (including G10) is ideal, but oak that’s been sealed with a coat of epoxy resin will last as long as the boat. No need... -
Captain Larry-DH replied to the thread Seacock Quality... Replace?—Currently on the hard..:facepalm: The problem with Starboard is the sealant doesn’t bond well to it, so it can form leaks due to physical separation resulting...
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twodzusfittings replied to the thread Universal M-18 fuel return line part identification.If I remember correctly (mine is a 5416, which has two cylinders), each injector needs a crush washer to go in first before screwing in... -
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We enter our boat on the starboard side so I try to keep the starboard side deck as clear as possible. For that reason I chose to run... -
I think the line exiting the drum perpendicular is best. Port or starboard depends on which side of the sail your UV cover is on. I kind...
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BigEasy replied to the thread Survey of a 331.The deck on the 331 was designed to incorporate an anchor windlass. The 331 that I chartered had a Lewmar vertical windlass. I added a...
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BigEasy replied to the thread Seacock Quality... Replace?—Currently on the hard..G10 is the preferred material for backing plates; however plywood coated with a few coats of epoxy is a close second choice.
