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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Mojo's Fiberglass V hull Project
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<blockquote data-quote="Rat" data-source="post: 126250" data-attributes="member: 1914"><p>Do you have some pictures of the cracks? </p><p></p><p>If they are in the paint/seal layer I think you will be fine; if they are through and through you will need to bolster the area that is flexing to stop future cracks. </p><p></p><p>If it just the paint layer, you can apply a seal coat of Epoxy (no glass matt, just epoxy) then repaint with a good quality paint like Sterling or Interlux. the good part is on a blown form hull like yours you will not need much, if any, fairing to get it looking great. A good quality paint will last years (20+) without cracking.</p><p></p><p>If they are through and through you will need to find the structural failure. I can't ell from your images if she has stringers or not. You may need to rebuild them if they are weak, or add them to stop the cracks. </p><p></p><p>Pictures and locations of the cracks will help. Between me and huntinfool we can get ya where she doesn't crack any more!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rat, post: 126250, member: 1914"] Do you have some pictures of the cracks? If they are in the paint/seal layer I think you will be fine; if they are through and through you will need to bolster the area that is flexing to stop future cracks. If it just the paint layer, you can apply a seal coat of Epoxy (no glass matt, just epoxy) then repaint with a good quality paint like Sterling or Interlux. the good part is on a blown form hull like yours you will not need much, if any, fairing to get it looking great. A good quality paint will last years (20+) without cracking. If they are through and through you will need to find the structural failure. I can't ell from your images if she has stringers or not. You may need to rebuild them if they are weak, or add them to stop the cracks. Pictures and locations of the cracks will help. Between me and huntinfool we can get ya where she doesn't crack any more! [/QUOTE]
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