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Tech Talk => Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair => Topic started by: troy muller on December 02, 2016, 04:34:38 AM
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Have a little rot in one of my stringers. Original engine mounts holes were filled got some water in it. What is a good fix?
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I've use something before but cant remember what it was. I'll see if i can find it
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Git-Rot works OK if the damage is isolated.
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I would rather see you hole saw out the damage on install a dowel or wood plug to fix it.
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It's about 12 inches on the stringer
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I think it's alittle more than a plug or a dowel
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I think it's alittle more than a plug or a dowel
Honestly, to do it right, stringer time.
See if you can peel the glass off and really get an idea of scope.
GT
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I've heard you can section it something about cutting at a angle and use dowels? Hate to have to replace hole thing if there a different way
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I've heard you can section it something about cutting at a angle and use dowels? Hate to have to replace hole thing if there a different way
Depends on the extent.
GT
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So I guess I'll start cutting into tomorrow. Any suggestions where to start?
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So I guess I'll start cutting into tomorrow. Any suggestions where to start?
I would start to peel the fiberglass at the hole and work you're way out
I use a small ball peen hammer to try locate soft areas, it should sound like you're striking a marble counter top, not a wet cardboard box.
GT
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Keep you posted on progress and Pictures thanks
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Where there you go
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Where there you go
That damage is irreversible.
I think you'll find it easier to redo than to try and patch it. There will be dry rot everywhere there is a penetration.
GT
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Where are you located?
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Havasu
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Cutting floor out today way overkill 2 Pieces of 3/4
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There you go
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Little by little ... The hard work will pay off..👍🏻
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What a weird way to build a boat.
What holds the stringers to the hull?
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Glassed in I'm guessing get more into today