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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
My first boat build 70's Mirrocraft 14'
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<blockquote data-quote="Johnny" data-source="post: 419041" data-attributes="member: 13599"><p>Josh - welcome aboard !!</p><p></p><p>how is your skill at fiberglass ??</p><p></p><p>In my world, If I had a metal issue such as the gunnel </p><p>that is split open, I would drill some holes on the under side</p><p>and shoot in high density spray foam the full length of the rail</p><p>and secure the holes to keep it all inside.........</p><p>then, fiberglass the cracks using the appropriate procedures.</p><p>The foam will give you the foundation you need in order to work the glass patch.</p><p>BUT - fiberglass is a stable product, aluminum will expand/contract with the temperatures</p><p>and will delaminate from the surface - making this a constant maintenance issue. (yes, I know this first-hand).</p><p>Option 2: if you are a woodworker, you could make some new gunnels out of white oak.</p><p>but, of course, the popular opinion would be to cut out the offending</p><p>areas and weld in a new patch and finish it out smooth.</p><p></p><p>your boat = your call</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>have fun - be safe !</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Johnny, post: 419041, member: 13599"] Josh - welcome aboard !! how is your skill at fiberglass ?? In my world, If I had a metal issue such as the gunnel that is split open, I would drill some holes on the under side and shoot in high density spray foam the full length of the rail and secure the holes to keep it all inside......... then, fiberglass the cracks using the appropriate procedures. The foam will give you the foundation you need in order to work the glass patch. BUT - fiberglass is a stable product, aluminum will expand/contract with the temperatures and will delaminate from the surface - making this a constant maintenance issue. (yes, I know this first-hand). Option 2: if you are a woodworker, you could make some new gunnels out of white oak. but, of course, the popular opinion would be to cut out the offending areas and weld in a new patch and finish it out smooth. your boat = your call have fun - be safe ! [/QUOTE]
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