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Author:  Bart17 [ Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:56 am ]
Post subject:  Breach in the HULL!!

:o we had a hole under the mast receptacle... watch video to see our repair. Feel free to share!

https://youtu.be/gQywIuVwhXk

Author:  pro10is [ Mon Mar 01, 2021 4:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Breach in the HULL!!

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.

Author:  Bart17 [ Mon Mar 01, 2021 5:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Breach in the HULL!!

Thanks for your feedback Pro! We will be taking her out this weekend for a gradual test and let you know how she faired!

Author:  powersjr2 [ Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Breach in the HULL!!

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.

Author:  Bart17 [ Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breach in the HULL!!

Cheers Powersjr... it was that or a new hull. Will update on performance

Author:  Bart17 [ Thu Mar 04, 2021 7:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breach in the HULL!!

Here is a video about our first full-on sail after the DIY repair.

https://youtu.be/XBSjfz_vAOk

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