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| Author: | mrkurtz [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Repair/replace h-18 transom |
I am finally getting around to fixing my H-18 transom. Wind pushed my parked hobie into a fence and the rudder broke out a chunk (most) of the transom. I cleaned and cut, and have only about 1" or less of a lip right left and bottom. I put in an access port, and I have my fiberglass materials ready to go. My question is: Should I try and emulate what was there before, with fiberglass/thin foam/fiberglass? or should I just build it completley with fiberglass? It's not that much foam in that layer, maybe less than 1/4 inch. I realize with solid glass there will be a slight weight factor. I am also wondering if it will be stronger, or perhaps, without the foam, more brittle and weaker? Maybe the glass/foam/glass gives it more flexibility? My plan was to put in a thin piece of foam, like builder's blue-board, to match the core, and fiberglass on both sides, inner and outer. I am not racing this boat, just having fun, but I would like to have my repair stay in place. Am taking photos. Will post as repair continues. Thanks. |
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| Author: | MBounds [ Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Repair/replace h-18 transom |
Just be aware that polyester resin attacks (dissolves) styrene foam. Not a problem if you're using epoxy. Divinycell foam is what's used in the original construction. Divinycell from Jamestown Distributors |
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| Author: | mrkurtz [ Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Repair/replace h-18 transom |
I was wondering where that thin piece of foam I so carefully cut went! Thanks, A |
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