There was an interesting article in Practical Sailor recently, essentially concluding that Gorilla Glue is as effective (and much less costly) at certain deck repairs.
From: CnC-List <[email protected]> On Behalf Of CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 4:12 PM To: [email protected] Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Stus-List installing plastic anchors in fiberglass Marek, I've filled holes from below using West System epoxy w 404 filler, mixed thick like peanut butter so you could push it up from below with a putty knife. I get it filled in and add a little extra, then cover with 3M Heavy Duty Clear Shipping Tape to prevent sagging. Wait till next day and remove tape and sand flush. Chuck S On 06/24/2020 4:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: I would be interested in the answers, as well. In my case, the seahood is attached from below. I am looking for an option of injecting “something” into the existing holes that would not flow out immediately (one option would be to stop gravity, but short of jumping on Edd’s Enterprise, I see this not feasible). Any suggestions would be welcomed Thanks Marek Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 15:51 To: CNC boat owners, cnc-list <mailto:[email protected]> Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List installing plastic anchors in fiberglass Hi Guys, The fiberglass sea good that covers the cabintop window and companionway slider on my 34R is attached with a dozen #8 x 1" wood screws. The holes for these screws penetrate the balsa core of the cabintop and were sealed with white caulk. There is no way to through bolt it. I'm planning to overdrill the holes to 3/4" and fill with Thixo flexible epoxy and then drill the holes to 1/4" to take plastic masonry anchors. The SS wood screws will like these anchors, be removable and the core will be better protected from water penetration. I'm trying to decide between using plastic masonry anchors made for wood screws, or screw in threaded fittings and use machine screws. Or maybe I should drill and tap the epoxy and use machine screws? Any better ideas? Masonry anchors: https://www.kimballmidwest.com/All-Products/Fasteners/Anchors/Tubular-Screw-Anchors/483072 Threaded fittings: https://www.grainger.com/category/fasteners/thread-insert/self-locking-inserts?cm_sp=Product_Details-_-Categories_Based_on_Your_Search-_-IDPPLACAT Thanks, Chuck Scheaffer Resolute 1989 C&C 34R, Pasadena Md _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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