I am in the process of restoring a 1979 Sunfish for my 11 year old daughter. I have several questions, and yes many have been answered in other threads. But ,I sweat the small stuff. I spent 5 minutes debating if a colon is the correct punctuation in the title of this thread: or should it be a semi colon? Subordinating clause, West System, Poly Aunt Esther, oh no! My mind is sailing away! Pop the GUY!
Did I mention I need specific instructions or I lose focus and then things go off the rails sideways?
So here is my situation: The boat was air tested for leaks, There are two areas blowing bubbles- leaking. The first leak is on the starboard side just aft of the bow on the deck joint. The second area is under the splash guard, due the fastener holes.
For the deck joint I cleaned it out and sanded, grinded away the loose soft material. My plan is to use West System and wet the area down then pack in a proper amount of Peanut Butter like West System Epoxy. I will then clamp the area with wood strips to help even out pressure. Once complete I will remove all temp fasteners and sand to fit the chrome rub rail.
What do I need to look out for here?
I have cleaned out and sanded the holes. I put an inspection port just aft of the splash guard, so I do have access to the inside of the hull. However there is foam glued to the deck beneath the splash guard holes. I plan on riveting the splash guard to the deck. Do I tape the holes on the inside, and slather the Peanut Butter? What about the holes I cannot reach from the inside? Do I just use the foam block as the “stopper”? Or…. can I….. HELP!
The last two questions if you have made it this far….. I have a gouge taken out of the port quarter. Can I peanut butter it ( yes I am fond of peanut butter, most butters actually), or do I need to use some cloth too?
Finally- What is the size and thread pitch of the Deck Drain hole on the Starboard side. I am looking for thread pitch and diameter. The more information the better. I cannot spend $50 on plug!! If you have a link to a plug,screw, anything that will work i would appreciate it!
Thanks for all your help!
Did I mention I need specific instructions or I lose focus and then things go off the rails sideways?
So here is my situation: The boat was air tested for leaks, There are two areas blowing bubbles- leaking. The first leak is on the starboard side just aft of the bow on the deck joint. The second area is under the splash guard, due the fastener holes.
For the deck joint I cleaned it out and sanded, grinded away the loose soft material. My plan is to use West System and wet the area down then pack in a proper amount of Peanut Butter like West System Epoxy. I will then clamp the area with wood strips to help even out pressure. Once complete I will remove all temp fasteners and sand to fit the chrome rub rail.
What do I need to look out for here?
I have cleaned out and sanded the holes. I put an inspection port just aft of the splash guard, so I do have access to the inside of the hull. However there is foam glued to the deck beneath the splash guard holes. I plan on riveting the splash guard to the deck. Do I tape the holes on the inside, and slather the Peanut Butter? What about the holes I cannot reach from the inside? Do I just use the foam block as the “stopper”? Or…. can I….. HELP!
The last two questions if you have made it this far….. I have a gouge taken out of the port quarter. Can I peanut butter it ( yes I am fond of peanut butter, most butters actually), or do I need to use some cloth too?
Finally- What is the size and thread pitch of the Deck Drain hole on the Starboard side. I am looking for thread pitch and diameter. The more information the better. I cannot spend $50 on plug!! If you have a link to a plug,screw, anything that will work i would appreciate it!
Thanks for all your help!