Alan, Epoxy and glass is a bit different than G10 (which is technically fiberglass and epoxy.) The rated compression and deflection strength are competitive with any other material. Especially when you get to the 1/2 inch thickness.
No? Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 18:35 ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Don't use epoxy/glass to replace the wedges. There's tremendous pressure > on them when the keep bolts are tightened, and they won't hold up. Have > them made out of stainless. > > Alan Bergen > 35 Mk III Thirsty > Rose City YC > Portland, OR > > > > On Thu, Aug 27, 2020 at 2:31 PM Dave S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> Plenty of detail on keel work here- mine and others. >> >> >> https://cncwindstar.blogspot.com/p/c-33-mk-ii-keel-and-mast-step-work.html?m=1 >> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cncwindstar.blogspot.com/p/c-33-mk-ii-keel-and-mast-step-work.html?m=1__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!9-CDindOcxAQN2R4qFnUPdZ3BJMEv42YRT5k_1ajVsg1sQAYGHOmVyV9bid3QAL4Zqg$> >> >> I think any sense epoxy/glass would be fine to replace the wedges. >> >> You can also use ‘tack tape’ reversed to protect the bolts. One >> advantage of this vs wax is you can build layers for clearance. >> >> Good luck with the project! >> >> Dave >> 33-2 (same dna as the 35-3) >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Aug 27, 2020, at 2:10 PM, David Swensen <ka123dswense...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> Fellow listers, >> I have moved Freya to my backyard and started work on the keel hull >> joint. She has on the hard for about 4 weeks. I opened up thekeel hull >> joint and have raised the hull a few inches. The forward bolt is still >> draining ( and it smells?). >> The most aft bolt is the one that was leaking enough to set off my bilge >> pump every 4 minutes. The inside of the hull was compressed under the >> washers on this bolt. I think this will need to be ground out and filled >> I have added a link to some pictures. >> >> https://photos.app.goo.gl/uoZHWJbR2jH8Wb6F6 >> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://photos.app.goo.gl/uoZHWJbR2jH8Wb6F6__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!9-CDindOcxAQN2R4qFnUPdZ3BJMEv42YRT5k_1ajVsg1sQAYGHOmVyV9bid3gOVC0L8$> >> >> >> My questions: >> >> I cannot lift the hull entirely off of the keel. Any suggestions on how >> to repair the compressed area without epoxy bonding to the bolt? I was >> planning on a 1/2 inch G10 backing plate before putting the washers on. >> >> It looks like I will need to excavate the space under the mast step. It >> feels and sounds solid, but apparently there is water inside, because it is >> still draining. What is the best material to fill this space? >> >> Two of the middle bolts had aluminum wedges under the washers because of >> the angle of the keel sump. One was corroded to dust. There was not much >> left of the other. Can I use G10 to replace these, or should I have them >> fabricated from stainless steel?. >> >> One of the pictures shows the placement of the jackstands. I am open to >> input on their placement. Is it sufficient to hold the hull for an extended >> time? >> >> Thanks for any input. >> >> David Swensen >> Freya 35 MK 3 >> On the Hard in Beverly, MA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.me/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!9-CDindOcxAQN2R4qFnUPdZ3BJMEv42YRT5k_1ajVsg1sQAYGHOmVyV9bid3sMbbqTc$ >> >> _______________________________________________ > > 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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