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Re: S&G: My boat got a Nose Job. How to fix?
By:Kudzu
Date: 8/22/2008, 12:40 pm
In Response To: Re: S&G: My boat got a Nose Job. How to fix? (Ross Leidy)

: Saw off the whole tip a couple inches back, glue (epoxy) on a block of
: complimentary hardwood (maybe cherry or walnut), after it's cured shape to
: match the contours of the sides and deck, coat with epoxy and maybe some
: thin glass.

: Ross

Good idea. I am pretty sure I could keep the deck intact and just shape a block under the deck. Repair the deck first, it just a small section of the deck that is damaged.

Time to head the shop and see what I can do.

Messages In This Thread

S&G: My boat got a Nose Job. How to fix? *Pic*
Kudzu -- 8/21/2008, 11:25 pm
Re: S&G: My boat got a Nose Job. How to fix?
Toni V -- 8/26/2008, 2:36 am
Re: S&G: My boat got a Nose Job. How to fix?
Ross Leidy -- 8/22/2008, 9:14 am
Re: S&G: My boat got a Nose Job. How to fix?
Kudzu -- 8/22/2008, 12:40 pm
How to fix a nose job? Plastic surgery!
Paul G. Jacobson -- 8/22/2008, 7:33 pm
Re: S&G: My boat got a Nose Job. How to fix? *Pic*
Kurt Maurer -- 8/22/2008, 6:34 pm
That's why you're so cool, Kurt...
Robert N Pruden -- 8/26/2008, 1:01 pm
Re: S&G: My boat got a Nose Job. How to fix?
John Eberly -- 8/22/2008, 8:57 am
plastic surgery as follows
JohnK -- 8/22/2008, 2:06 am
Another photo *NM* *Pic*
Kudzu -- 8/21/2008, 11:25 pm
Re: Another photo
Bill Hamm -- 8/22/2008, 1:43 am
Re: Another photo
Kudzu -- 8/22/2008, 8:12 am
Re: Another photo
Robert N Pruden -- 8/23/2008, 11:30 am