derekcjackson
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Has anyone ever removed and/or replaced the splash guard on their Sunfish? I am specifically looking for guidance on how to do it to a new style hull that has rivets holding it in place (really old boats have screws).
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Can you elaborate on how your repaired the damaged splashguard with fiberglass? I smashed the end my splashguard when my sunfish went under the edge of a dock. Really bummed as I just restored it to like new condition. May have to replace it but would prefer to try to repair first if it is easy.I was going to replace mine with one i have laying around because mine was damaged the last person cracked it and left a hole in it three inches wide by 1 inch. Rather than drill out the rivets and reinstall new ones i decided to repair it. Really easy to do with fiberglass. I just painted it tonight.. looks brand new. and i dont have deal with drilling out the the old and re riveting the replacement. I do have a spare splash shield if you need it needs paint but is in good shape.
West-System® epoxy will have you looking around for other things to repair! It's odorless, and really strong. Many local hardware stores carry West-System® epoxy. I suggest the "slow-set" catalyst for ease of setting up materials or clamping the repair. You can measure by volume, and don't really need the pump$ We$t-Marine $tore$ will happily $ell to you."...May have to replace it but would prefer to try to repair first if it is easy..."
My borrowed Sunfish needs to have the splashboard—which is undamaged—re-installed.
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