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Old 06-27-2002, 04:55 PM
Desperado Desperado is offline
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MARC

Sounds like you've got some good advice so far, I'll just add a couple of things. As Hermco said, let dry really well. Don't be in too big a hurry, you only want to do this once.

After drying, I would use a liquid foam and blow it into the void. As it cures it will expand and fill all the air spaces. This is not structural but it will give you the backing that you need with the least amount of effort. Once cured, you can shape the foam back with a knife and begin laying your glass. Sand and wipe w/ acetone inside there before applying the foam so you'll get good adhesion.

You talked to West System so you know about the tapering. In this case I would start with my biggest piece of glass first and then do progressively smaller pieces building outward.

A couple tips:

- Use West System epoxy
- Add a small amount of Cabosil to the Epoxy mixture when you initially wet out the boat. Give it time to become tacky before applying the glass. The cabosil in the resin makes it hold the glass up there better for some reason. This is especially critical as you'll be working upside down. When it's nice and tacky, apply the glass and wet out.

-If you want to apply multiple layers at one time you can use a vacuum bag. This is a great way to do repairs to the bottom because it not only holds the glass to the bottom but leaves a much smoother finish, ie; less sanding!

Any repairs to the bottom are tough but not impossible. Be sure to cover up, head too. Epoxy is hard to get out of your hair.

Good luck.
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Old 06-27-2002, 05:21 PM
Trayder Trayder is offline
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Tom-

I like the liquid foam idea!.

I have nothing valuble to add to this thread but patience and preperation will be a key factor in having a repair that will last.
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Old 06-27-2002, 09:03 PM
LITTLEBISHOP LITTLEBISHOP is offline
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Desperado, Trayder, THANKS now I think I got advice from all interested members! Tomorrow will be 90 Degrees in New York. Too hot for comfort but perfect drying weather. I will start the initial inside (inside the opening ) work then do the outside glass build up. Everyone gave good advice and I'm going to use it! If it comes out right, I will post some pictures!

[ November 22, 2002, 03:28 PM: Message edited by: MARC ]
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Old 06-27-2002, 09:45 PM
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Marc - watch the humidity, that wreaks havoc on a lot of epoxys...
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Old 06-27-2002, 10:07 PM
LITTLEBISHOP LITTLEBISHOP is offline
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John, Thanks ,As with everything else, the little details are what makes the difference.
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Old 06-28-2002, 08:02 AM
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The foam idea might not be the way to go as it could block the drainage of water!Just something to consider. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
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Old 06-28-2002, 10:58 PM
LITTLEBISHOP LITTLEBISHOP is offline
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Hmmm, Don you have a good point. The folks at West Epoxy suggested I fill a chalk tube and shoot some epoxy into the voids. You may be right, the space could be nessary for forward drainage( and aft). Spent today sanding, The suggested 12 to 1 bevel seems a little tough to eyeball. Tomorrow I will start on the epoxy job, and give my lungs a break! Thanks Marc littlebishop@erols.com
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