Re: [Paddlewise] Hull Repairs

I have considered using two part "Marine-Tex" epoxy with a mask to build up
a hard "keel strip" near the stern on my Falcon 18.  Epoxy should bind well
to glass and it is much harder than gelcoat.  Haven't tried it yet.

Robert


> From: Doug Lloyd <dlloyd_at_telus.net>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 23:37:34 -0700
> To: PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> Subject: [Paddlewise] Hull Repairs
> 
> 2. Excessive keel-line wear (usually near the stern)  -   I will either
> use thick multiple layers of gel coat fill (thick stuff), or add cloth
> impregnated with resin, then perhaps top off with gel coat fill. Does
> anyone do it differently. I know one fellow who uses the thinner gel
> coat resin, and works it right into the cloth, rather than using the
> clear resin with the cloth. Any thoughts?

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