Why not the hole the correct size, dig the core out between the inner and outer glass, fill that space with thickened epoxy, and install the transducer? A solid glob of hardened epoxy is not even close to being as strong as the hull. If I were doing it, I would put the epoxy in day 1, mount the transducer day 2, and launch day 3. YMMV and I am sure you'll get some more detailed advice soon. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I
-----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steve Thomas via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 10:18 To: [email protected] Cc: Steve Thomas Subject: Stus-List West System cored hull time to cure I am contemplating installing a new transducer in a cored hull, but have only 2 days till scheduled launch. If I do it, it will be a 2 inch hole, and I want to do it right. The process I have got from the list over the years is in a nutshell,as follows: Once the hole is cut, and the core dug out to some range around the hole, you fill it up again with West System thickened expxy. Then drill it out again and proceed as with a solid hull. How long does the epoxy take to set? What would be a minimum time to budget for the whole process? I have never used epoxy other than glue. Thanks, Steve Thomas C&C36 Merritt Island, FL _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
