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Mutineer repair
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 9:38 am
by isaacs
Ok as promised in manowar repair thread, here are some photos of the damage. It is right up at the front of the seat. Do you think it is from someone too heavy or jumping, or more of a structural problem?
Repair suggestions?
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 12:53 pm
by IslandHopper
That bulkhead is somewhat structural, so it certainly needs to be repaired properly.
Fairly easy job though... Google some "fiberglass boat repair" type stuff and you'll see how it's done.
A quart can of resin and a some glass cloth shouldn't set you back more than $30 or so... and is available at any hardware store or Home Depot type place. You'll need a grinder (or LOTS of elbow grease with sandpaper) to get rid of the gelcoat and clean up the broken area.
With fiberglass repair, the resin in the "patch" will actually start to soften and then bond with the "old" resin... so the repair will end up just as strong as the original build... looks, however, will depend on the skill of the finisher.
