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| Author: | Nitro [ Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Pylon Repair |
I have a loose aft pylon. I can wiggle the pylon and push it in and out slightly - maybe 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Additionally, there is a large crack on the aft/transom side of the pylon. 4 inches long and deep, all the way though. I was going to open up the hull, but what would be the best spot to open it up. My wife suggest the inside-side of the hull for a hole. The patch it up. I was thinking of bow side on top, just adding another inspection hole. What would folks suggest? Thanks |
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| Author: | Nitro [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Solution |
I added a inspection port in front of the rear pylon. Base of pylon was cracked. Took a week of laying new fiberglass (once a night) to get everything repaired. Sailed this weekend and everything is good. I now have 4 inspection ports. One in front of each pylon. I put in 5 inch ports and each one has a bag for storage. I turtled twice over the weekend and bags stayed dry. |
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