question on repairing crack in the michelob lights deck, & resto pics
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Re: question on repairing crack in the michelob lights deck, & resto pics
Originally Posted by Panther
I'm sure others will chime in but I'd repair it with Epoxy as well. Couple layers of Biaxial or Triaxial on top, then multiple layers underneath. If you have access underneath I would also see if a stringer can be glassed in place.
As for the side of the boat, it probably cracked when the hul flexed against the bulkhead. Did the bulkhead pull away from the side of the boat on the inside? To keep this from happening again, I've seen glassers make a 45* radius at the corners of the bulkhead so it's not a sharp 90* turn. I wish I had a picture to post to show what I mean cause it's hard to explain.
On the outside I would also grind out the cracked section at least 6-8 inches outside the crack, then fill it in with triaxial and epoxy, then gelcoat overtop.
Again, from my limited experience with fiberglass and boats this is what I would start with. There may be a better way and hopefully an expert will chime in here.
As for the side of the boat, it probably cracked when the hul flexed against the bulkhead. Did the bulkhead pull away from the side of the boat on the inside? To keep this from happening again, I've seen glassers make a 45* radius at the corners of the bulkhead so it's not a sharp 90* turn. I wish I had a picture to post to show what I mean cause it's hard to explain.
On the outside I would also grind out the cracked section at least 6-8 inches outside the crack, then fill it in with triaxial and epoxy, then gelcoat overtop.
Again, from my limited experience with fiberglass and boats this is what I would start with. There may be a better way and hopefully an expert will chime in here.
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Re: question on repairing crack in the michelob lights deck, & resto pics
Originally Posted by O.C.Barry
I agree with Panther's previous post but as for your idea of putting spruce or oak under the deck, I personally would not do that. You have to think of the physics involved; dissimilar materials flex at diferent rates. Something very rigid like oak is going to tend to split away from the fiberglass on the deck, because the deck flexes by it's design (as opposed to the transom which is basically fixed). I would sandwich Klegecell between layers of bi-axial and tri-axial. Being a foam core, the Klegecell will form well, give strength, and be flexible as well. This worked well on my old Top Gun and my old Coyote raceboat. You can get Klegecell from Fiberglass coating in St. Pete. 1-813-327-8117.
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Re: question on repairing crack in the michelob lights deck, & resto pics
Make sure you grind the craks back from the outside and do the repair from the outside then do reinforcing on the inside. Epoxy is great but remember it could screw you if you plan to use polyester paint/gel on top.
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Re: question on repairing crack in the michelob lights deck, & resto pics
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Make sure you grind the craks back from the outside and do the repair from the outside then do reinforcing on the inside. Epoxy is great but remember it could screw you if you plan to use polyester paint/gel on top.
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Re: question on repairing crack in the michelob lights deck, & resto pics
Originally Posted by stecz20
just sink that barge, it will be better for all of us...
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Originally Posted by ratman
thx barry i'll give them a call
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Re: question on repairing crack in the michelob lights deck, & resto pics
Originally Posted by ratman
with talk like that i will find you in a week! you 609'er you...
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Originally Posted by ratman
i plan on using ppg k36 primer, and awlgrip snow white for the paint.
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Rat, a roll of duct tape, couple tubes of super glue and your back in bus!!!!! Good luck w/ your project! Wrink