RE: [Paddlewise] Hull Repair

Thanks for this interesting thread. I revisited a small spider crack that
occurred during the original shipping of my Nordkapp with a clear coat over
Carbon/Kevlar. I originally ground it out and filled it with epoxy. The job
was sloppy and the epoxy eventually turned brown and ugly. I fixed it this
weekend with Gelcoat and it'd now virtually invisible. I no longer have to
hang my head in shame when I unload the boat.  I huge weight has been lifted
from my shoulders!

cya



-----Original Message-----
From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Matt Broze
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2000 4:37 AM
To: Paddlewise
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Hull Repair


Evan said:
>> I remember someone else (I think it was Matt) commenting
(hopefully I'm not taking this out of context) to the effect that if you
reinforce one area very solidly, then the junction point between that area
and
the unreinforced areas receive more stress and thus become more susceptible
to
cracking.  Is it best to try to feather it out, like in taping drywall?  Or
is
this unnecessary for this kind of reinforcement.<<

Not sure it was me but it could have been. Keels are usually very strong so
feathering would not be necessary (to minimize stress risers) but it will
probably look a lot better if you feather the patch. And for a keel keep the
patch narrow so it just covers the wear area. Marinetex will work for this
but it will probably be more difficult to do a smooth job and I think it
only comes in Gray or White.

Matt Broze
http://www.marinerkayaks.com



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