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Author:  jezzaqld [ Sat Sep 17, 2016 12:49 am ]
Post subject:  Cracked comp tip
Hi, noticed with much alarm that my comp tip has cracked after a day out in approx 10-12knots winds.
Getaway is 2007 model. The join always seemed a bit suspect.
Any ideas on how to fix appreciated. Am dreading the approx $1000 cost of a new tip.
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Author:  RobDek [ Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cracked comp tip
Surface cracks? If so, it's just cosmetic. Start digging to see the extent of the damage. If just superficial, break out the epoxy and repair....then some black paint.
Author:  jezzaqld [ Sat Sep 17, 2016 2:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cracked comp tip
No, not surface cracks, big chips... Photos show issue of chipping due to presssing against aluminium spar.
As the composite is not all that thick, i suspect the chips are right through and therefore compromising strength.
Author:  RobDek [ Sat Sep 17, 2016 4:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cracked comp tip
Even chips can be superficial. What's important is the core.
Author:  jezzaqld [ Sat Sep 17, 2016 5:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cracked comp tip
RobDek wrote:
Even chips can be superficial. What's important is the core.

Thanks Rob, I have just been given this link, which seems to explain that it's not uncommon and can be fixed.. cheers
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=12629&start=0
Author:  RobDek [ Sun Sep 18, 2016 12:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cracked comp tip
I would use thickened G/flex epoxy from West System for this repair.
Author:  KeithB [ Mon Sep 19, 2016 5:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Cracked comp tip
Marine Tex worked great for me. Found it on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001446LKO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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