[Paddlewise] Resin Question

I have been trying to add two extra attachment points under the rear of the
coaming of my Nordkapp. These are to attach the loops on my back-band via a
small loop of bunjii to stabilize the band.

I had glued in a couple of loops of spectra using two part epoxy. they
failed after a month or so. I then tried 5200 which lasted a week. Last
night I added two D rings with a small piece of webbing, immersed in epoxy
and then covered with a piece of glass fiber.

The smallest quantity of West resin I could purchase would have been over
$40, but they sold me 2 squeeze bottles containing resin and hardener. The
stuff set hard in 5 minutes. They claimed it was similar to the West stuff. 

The question: What is the difference between the epoxy resins used for
building and repairing boats and two part adhesives?

Thanks

Cya

Bob Denton 
Aqua-Gulf Transport
bdenton_at_aquagulf.com 
www.aquagulf.com <http://www.aquagulf.com> 



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