Bow Repair ?

[Troppo]

Brad, how come I didn't get a photo of the barge???

It sank before Brad could click a pic. It was hit by a Mk1.

troppo

[DESIREMK1]

In short Phillip , i wasn't going to hang around , as i may have been incriminated !!! . In a few months ill be back in the area , as ill slip our Mk1 at Lovett Bay Boatshed , and i will check on the state of the Cement Barge . The cement Barge may have developed an anxiety , in regard to wayward Top Hats , so ill look into its condition then !!!


Troppo :
The Cement Barge was around 2m X 4m , weighing an estimated 5 tonne , it seems the only way we can really test the strength of a Mk1 , is to gain a volunteer that will lend the Royal Australian Navy their Mk1 for Offshore Missile Range Testing !!!!!

Brad
DESIREMK1

[Ianb]

Perhaps people dont know, but last time I met him, Brad was in the demolition business.....

Back to the practical. Many years ago, when I was doing osmosis rectification, I used epoxy resin to fill the holes, and held it in place with cling wrap under masking tape. The cling wrap left a smooth surface and came off reasonably easily.

[Miker]

One thing I don't see posted anywhere,

Make sure you use a wax and grease remover before apply I any epoxy over in damaged gelcoat, otherwise it may not stick.

The cling wrap is a brilliant idea, I use it regularly when fixing dings on surfboards..... Not mine you understand, just my friends,,, just make sure when you pull it taught over the epoxy, that you don't get creases in it. Saves on a lot of sanding.

[DESIREMK1]

Looking forward to having that long awaited beer , with you Ian )



Sometimes in life it's hard to separate your profession with your passion , in the publics interest , and my duty of care , to the boating community of NSW , i am now considering having this Cautionary Sign onboard !!! ( Lol )


Brad
DESIREMK1

[Troppo]

Hahehehe

Brad, great sense of humour.

cheers

troppo