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 Post subject: Breach in the HULL!!
PostPosted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:56 am 
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:o we had a hole under the mast receptacle... watch video to see our repair. Feel free to share!

https://youtu.be/gQywIuVwhXk


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 Post subject: Re: Breach in the HULL!!
PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 4:53 am 
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It's very difficult to affect a successful large-sized hull breach repair on a polyethylene hull because of its very low surface energy of around 31 dynes/cm. Almost nothing will adhere well enough to it to ensure a reliable, long-term repair. The usual solution is a hull replacement.

However, the use of two well-fabricated, flexible metal plates with rubber membranes between them is very clever. From what I can see, it should work.

Nicely done!

Thank you for documenting that, it can serve as a tutorial for other such repairs. The trick would be to have it done for well under the cost of a new hull.


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 Post subject: Re: Breach in the HULL!!
PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 5:30 am 
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Thanks for your feedback Pro! We will be taking her out this weekend for a gradual test and let you know how she faired!


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 Post subject: Re: Breach in the HULL!!
PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:08 am 
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Good job on the repair in a very difficult location. Looks to be stronger than the original. Perhaps a fore runner to a stronger design.

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 Post subject: Re: Breach in the HULL!!
PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:45 pm 
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Cheers Powersjr... it was that or a new hull. Will update on performance


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 Post subject: Re: Breach in the HULL!!
PostPosted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 7:45 pm 
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Here is a video about our first full-on sail after the DIY repair.

https://youtu.be/XBSjfz_vAOk


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