Recent content by Sorbothegeek

It was pealing up on the edge, and it didn't take much effort for me to pop it off like a dried up scab!

I'm leaning towards a good epoxy. There are many options on the market.

What about brazing?

You get the Nostradamus award! 😉🏆

Welp, I know half of you are going to say “I told you so.” No need though to say it. 😉 You all were right. Here’s what under the fiberglass patch. 😏 Now, this split is just on the keel, not the hull itself. I’ve included 2 pics of the inside of the hull it’s solid. I’m a big enough guy to...

Nope not made up my mind. 😉

I'll get a pic posted soon. Right now it's flipped over on saw horses.

I reached out yesterday to a long standing employee at West Marine in Seattle with decades in the marine industry. I showed him the photos and asked for his advice and how to proceed. He offered multiple suggestions such as different epoxy solutions. We decided on the solution I linked to above...

To be blunt, not a chance. We are NOT talking about a $200 boat! I bought it with a 9.9 Evinrude, a trailer, a 30lb thrust Minnkota trolling motor, two down riggers, a Humminbird fishfinder, an electric anchor, and miscellaneous other gear. I do not think there is any structural damage to the...

Just to provide some further clarity, the pictures show a patch of fiberglass that has delaminated from the hull. This is not structural aluminum (the keel) that has to be riveted back down. I stopped in at West Marine yesterday and spoke with a person who has a lifetime of boating knowledge...

Welp not exactly what I was hoping to hear but the solution seems pretty straightforward. Time to watch YouTube videos on how to patch with fiberglass.

About the only issue to resolve on the Sears boat I recently bought is this fiberglass patch on the stern. Thankfully it did not cause a leak. Well…yet. Suggests for how to seal the raised part back down are appreciated TIA

When you mention paint hardener do you mean something like Japan Drier to accelerate the drying time?

Citristrip https://www.homedepot.com/p/Citristrip-1-qt-Safer-Paint-and-Varnish-Stripping-Gel-Non-NMP-QCSG801/307416109

Wow! Great tip. Another great use for my pressure washer. 😊