Six10

[mb3]

The cockpit in my 1987 Laser is getting a little soft and I think it is time for a fix. Has anyone used West Systems Six10 epoxy adhesive for this type of repair? http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...rue&storeNum=5000&subdeptNum=4&classNum=12947
I am considering drilling some small holes in the floor of my cockpit and injecting the epoxy between the cockpit and the bilge.​

 

[AlanD]

The cockpit floor does not make contact with the hull, so epoxy resin in this location won't do anything. Noting that it's a potential grey area for "repairs and maintenance" and I have no idea how Jean-Luc and the Technical committee might consider such a repair, I'd probably recommend using self foaming resin that will expand in the void between the cockpit floor and hull.

 

[Windglider]

The cockpit floor does not make contact with the hull, so epoxy resin in this location won't do anything. Noting that it's a potential grey area for "repairs and maintenance" and I have no idea how Jean-Luc and the Technical committee might consider such a repair, I'd probably recommend using self foaming resin that will expand in the void between the cockpit floor and hull.

Although I agree with the method above, you should be careful with self foaming resin. It is able to put an enormous pressure on the cockpit floor and the hull. There is a chance of getting damage when you use to much foam.

 

[mb3]

I recall reading a post sometime ago regarding the self rising foam. Do you have any recomendation for a paticular product?