Yesterday I goofed putting my 16 on the trailer and have a 2 inch tear in pontoon. I have worked with fiberglass before... Do I just lightly sand area and cover with fiberglass patch or fill with a gel like goo?? 
Thanks,
John
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| Author: | FLIPIT [ Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | What is preferred method to repair a gash in pontoon? |
| Yesterday I goofed putting my 16 on the trailer and have a 2 inch tear in pontoon. I have worked with fiberglass before... Do I just lightly sand area and cover with fiberglass patch or fill with a gel like goo??
Thanks, John |
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| Author: | Rick Buchanan [ Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:59 am ] |
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How bad is the gash? Where on the hull is it located? Is it only the outer layer of glass which is damaged, or is the gash all the way thru the foam and inner layers of glass? In the May / June issue of the HOTLINE there is an article on "Blind Hole Repairs", which might help you out. |
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| Author: | FLIPIT [ Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:06 pm ] |
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The gash is on the inside of the right hull and is all the way thru the hull. You can see foam inside. Thanks for the tip on the article as I want to repair it soon. John PS... where do I find the HOTLINE? I haven't heard of this. |
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| Author: | sunjammers [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 7:34 am ] |
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join the class you will get a hotline every 2 months. http://www.hcana.hobieclass.com/ you can catch up on past issues here http://www.hobiecat.com/hobieclass/ |
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| Author: | FLIPIT [ Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:42 pm ] |
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Wow!! Thanks Brad!! That article was perfect! Now if I can find all the ingredients I can get busy with the repair! Waiting for warmer weather... 
John |
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| Author: | Rick Buchanan [ Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:43 pm ] |
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I'm glad to hear the article helped. If you have any specific questions on doing this type of repair which the article doesn't address don't hesitate to ask. If you want to contact me direct for any reason please use [email protected] . |
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| Author: | abbman [ Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:29 pm ] |
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BTW Mr. Buchanan, I have really enjoyed reading the last few articles you have written on repair in the HOTLINE. Great information that would otherwise be very hard to find. |
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