Please have a look at the hole in this fibreglass boat.
http://www.blueskymarketing.co.uk/boat.htm


professional repairers in UK ( scotland /Glasgow) have proved
too expensive ( £800 ), its an old boat and needs a lot of other
attention

Any thoughts on wether a general DIY guy like myself should handle
a job like this ?

Thoughts are a thin layer of fibreglass sheet on base of boat , then
insert fibreglass mesh into hole , then resin , then another layer of
fibreglass sheet on top in boat , the plan would be to leave the thin
sheets in place
Is this the best way to go about it , any thoughts advice welcomed.


Further any thought on what this boat make/model is or pictures
of how it was kitted out originally would be appreciated

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Paul [Bluesky Marketing]
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"Bluesky" wrote in message
...
Please have a look at the hole in this fibreglass boat.
http://www.blueskymarketing.co.uk/boat.htm


professional repairers in UK ( scotland /Glasgow) have proved
too expensive ( £800 ), its an old boat and needs a lot of other
attention

Any thoughts on wether a general DIY guy like myself should handle
a job like this ?

Thoughts are a thin layer of fibreglass sheet on base of boat , then
insert fibreglass mesh into hole , then resin , then another layer of
fibreglass sheet on top in boat , the plan would be to leave the thin
sheets in place
Is this the best way to go about it , any thoughts advice welcomed.


Further any thought on what this boat make/model is or pictures
of how it was kitted out originally would be appreciated

--
Cheers
Paul [Bluesky Marketing]
..............................................
Never Be A Cloud In Anyones Life
http://www.blueskymarketing.co.uk Home :-)
TEL : 0870 321 7888
FAX : 0870 321 5888

http://www.laserpointers.co.uk
http://www.infiniter.co.uk
http://www.noddingtoys.co.uk




Epoxy strips of 1/4" plywood to the inside of the boat.
Then fill the remaining hole, from the bottom with epoxy mixed with glass
strands.
Fare the finish with epoxy, and go boating.
BTW, epoxy with glass fiber available on Ebay in 3 gallon tubs $45.
No I am not the seller, just have used the stuff and it is tough as cement.
Total cost less than $100 US.




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Oh boy! Somebody's cleaning your purse.
Is it only for filling this hole?
Both of you are wrong, in this place where it is located, you must take
care to make it right.
First of all, dry at least surrounding area, use tarp to cover boat and
use some kind of electric heater, /safety first/ to warm it and
ventilate your boat. Check humidity, if you can use hygrometer it's very
good, if not use square of foil 1'' by 1'' and masking tape, it
shouldn't show no mist on it after warming up and then cold down.
Bevel the edges of hole with angle grinder, use 36-40 grit paper. Bevel
should be around 1:10 - 1:20, no lose material, strands left.
If the surrounding surface is developable, means bent in one direction,
use outside MDF about 4 mm thick, slightly larger then hole itself.
Cover it with wax, Mold Release very good, 3-5 layers, let it set,
polish it.
Fasten it with copper wire to hull as close as possible, or use drywall
screws and pieces of wood, this done you are ready to fill the hole.
Use intermittent layers of mat and glass fabric, first biggest /covering
hole + beveled edges/ then each layer slightly smaller, till you fill
even with hull inside surface. Use epoxy mix suited to low temperatures
and high humidity, if you will work outside. Cover with tarp, warm up
with blower, take good care about safety.
Regards
jgrom
PS if you've got further questions, send me a note, to my email.


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"Bluesky" wrote in message
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Please have a look at the hole in this fibreglass boat.
http://www.blueskymarketing.co.uk/boat.htm


professional repairers in UK ( scotland /Glasgow) have proved
too expensive ( £800 ), its an old boat and needs a lot of other
attention

Any thoughts on wether a general DIY guy like myself should handle
a job like this ?

Thoughts are a thin layer of fibreglass sheet on base of boat , then
insert fibreglass mesh into hole , then resin , then another layer of
fibreglass sheet on top in boat , the plan would be to leave the thin
sheets in place
Is this the best way to go about it , any thoughts advice welcomed.


Further any thought on what this boat make/model is or pictures
of how it was kitted out originally would be appreciated

--
Cheers
Paul [Bluesky Marketing]
..............................................
Never Be A Cloud In Anyones Life
http://www.blueskymarketing.co.uk Home :-)
TEL : 0870 321 7888
FAX : 0870 321 5888

http://www.laserpointers.co.uk
http://www.infiniter.co.uk
http://www.noddingtoys.co.uk





Epoxy strips of 1/4" plywood to the inside of the boat.
Then fill the remaining hole, from the bottom with epoxy mixed with glass
strands.
Fare the finish with epoxy, and go boating.
BTW, epoxy with glass fiber available on Ebay in 3 gallon tubs $45.
No I am not the seller, just have used the stuff and it is tough as cement.
Total cost less than $100 US.




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"Bluesky" wrote in message
...
Please have a look at the hole in this fibreglass boat.
http://www.blueskymarketing.co.uk/boat.htm


professional repairers in UK ( scotland /Glasgow) have proved
too expensive ( £800 ), its an old boat and needs a lot of other
attention

Any thoughts on wether a general DIY guy like myself should handle
a job like this ?

Thoughts are a thin layer of fibreglass sheet on base of boat , then
insert fibreglass mesh into hole , then resin , then another layer of
fibreglass sheet on top in boat , the plan would be to leave the thin
sheets in place
Is this the best way to go about it , any thoughts advice welcomed.


Further any thought on what this boat make/model is or pictures
of how it was kitted out originally would be appreciated

--
Cheers
Paul [Bluesky Marketing]
..............................................
Never Be A Cloud In Anyones Life
http://www.blueskymarketing.co.uk Home :-)
TEL : 0870 321 7888
FAX : 0870 321 5888

http://www.laserpointers.co.uk
http://www.infiniter.co.uk
http://www.noddingtoys.co.uk


This boat is in very rough shape . It appears to be of wood constuction
with an fiberglass cover. If the core material is sound epoxy and cloth
can repair it no problem . Just find an repair book on glass repair and go
to it.

Rey