Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Boat Builders and Repair :: Need help/advice on cedarstrip repairs
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HighPlainsDrifter |
Repairs are straight forward even if you are all thumbs. You will need some supplies and you probably can get those and more from NW Canoe: 1) a small quantity of marine epoxy. DO NOT USE automotive body repair polyesters. Make sure you follow mixing directions to the letter. Most epoxies are mixed as 2 parts resin and 1 part hardner 2) 6 oz fiber glass cloth 3) sand paper (80 and 120 grit should do it) and maybe a box cutter knife 4) patience So what you need to do: 1) sand or carve away all loose fiberglass 2) sand the injured area down to wood. 3) judging from that picture you will need to cut a small hunk of fiber glass to fill the wounds 4) once filled, apply a second patch that extends a couple inches beyond the repaired area. Before putting down any patch over your hull make sure the surface to be covered has been roughened up (80 grit) and cleaned. 5) once you are happy with repairs give the treatment area a coat or two of varnish Good luck. This repair is not that difficult to do. |
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