Hull to deck joint.?.....again..

[Bryan A.]

I know the epoxy will be tought but I am concerned with adhesion. The sides are a rought weave, ovbiously structural glass. I neeed to get a more agressive wire brush that I can put on a 4" grinder. I think that will do the trick. Do you guys think a fairing compound will flake off when the hull side flex. They do not appear to move but I'm guessing all boats move somewhat. How would the Quik Fair handle that? Also how much do you think I need? If you look at the pic, the other side is the same plus the anchor locker bulkead.

Any opinions on grinding the screws and glassing the seams? Will the heat affect the glass?

[warthog5]

I usually buy the 1 1/2gal kit of Quik Fair. It's cheaper by volume.

As to the wire brush. A really tough one is a wire rope style.
It doesn't roll over and flex to much and can dig really good.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91281



Quik Fair: http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/sear...term=Quik+Fair

[Bryan A.]

When at it with this guy yesterday on a Ryobi 4" grinder

Works alot better than the die grinder but still slow going. If you hold it in one place too long you could probably go right through the hull. I finished about 1/3 of the job in an hour. Atleast with the grinder, I don't have to wait for the compressor to pump up.
Now I have my own personal beach in the cabin. No need to waste the fuel going to the beach.