sdhildebrand
Cadet
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- Jun 26, 2017
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Hello,
First time poster here. I just bought a '94 Sea Ray 180BR which is in overall excellent condition. However, I have noticed an abnormally high amount of bilge water. I run the pump every hour or so when afloat and probably get at least a gallon each time. My first suspect is around the drain plug which I am in the process of replacing. The linked photo shows damage to the gel coat and fiberglass beneath the plug. I am looking for suggestions for repairing this area. I suspect that the damage is too deep for gel coat alone, and that some fiberlgass repair may be necessary. My biggest questions are; which products to use, do I need fabric, or is resin alone sufficient, do I need to repair the glass at all or is a layer of gel coat sufficient?
As far as replacing the plug goes, it seems fairly straightforward. Fill existing screw holes with epoxy, drill new pilot holes, apply 4200 to the new plug and pilot holes, install flange screws to just past snug tight until 4200 oozes out of the perimeter of the flange. Am I missing anything?
Thank you.
First time poster here. I just bought a '94 Sea Ray 180BR which is in overall excellent condition. However, I have noticed an abnormally high amount of bilge water. I run the pump every hour or so when afloat and probably get at least a gallon each time. My first suspect is around the drain plug which I am in the process of replacing. The linked photo shows damage to the gel coat and fiberglass beneath the plug. I am looking for suggestions for repairing this area. I suspect that the damage is too deep for gel coat alone, and that some fiberlgass repair may be necessary. My biggest questions are; which products to use, do I need fabric, or is resin alone sufficient, do I need to repair the glass at all or is a layer of gel coat sufficient?
As far as replacing the plug goes, it seems fairly straightforward. Fill existing screw holes with epoxy, drill new pilot holes, apply 4200 to the new plug and pilot holes, install flange screws to just past snug tight until 4200 oozes out of the perimeter of the flange. Am I missing anything?
Thank you.
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