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Bow piece joint
By:Steve
Date: 3/9/2001, 10:17 am
In Response To: Re: Tail view (Rob Macks)

: Looks great!
Thanks!

Be sure to seal the joint at the meeting of the upper and lower
: bow thoroughly. In the past I've had problems with water intrusion here
: because I made the cut between the upper and lower bow pieces too small to
: get in there to examine the joint. Now I like to be able to run a file
: through there so I can get at the joint to make sure it's sealed properly.

I opened that area up a little before glassing as I couldn't get in there either. What should I use, Thickened epoxy or push some glass into the joint.
I was thinking it would be easier to get in there when I turn the hull over so I don't have to stand on my head to work there.
Steve

Messages In This Thread

North Star 2nd Fill Coat *Pic*
Steve -- 3/9/2001, 7:49 am
Re: North Star 2nd Fill Coat
Stan Snapp -- 3/9/2001, 4:00 pm
Re: North Star 2nd Fill Coat
Steve -- 3/9/2001, 5:23 pm
Tail view *Pic*
Steve -- 3/9/2001, 8:16 am
Re: Tail view
Rob Macks -- 3/9/2001, 9:32 am
Bow piece joint
Steve -- 3/9/2001, 10:17 am
Re: Bow piece joint
Rob Macks -- 3/9/2001, 10:39 am