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    Structural question quadaxial + epoxy v csm+ polyester

    I’m replacing a deck core from inside ,it was very wet. I tested the deck after I have removed the core and it was still ridiculously, wet , and it wouldn’t dry , I’ve them sanded the inside face quite aggressively and it’s now dry but I have removed a lot and I mean a lot of material from...
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    Sanding prior to expoy repair ,maximum time / days between sanding and actually starting to laminate

    as we all know sanding is a pain but very necessary, ive got a lot sanding to do but can only do it on certain days and I have time restraints as well due to regulations at the yard im in , so sanding and doing the actual epoxy work on the same day is impossible, what’s the maximum time/days...
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    Chain locker bulkhead re fitting advise please (with pictures )

    Hi , sorry for being such long read just thought I would put all the facts in from start ,having previously removed my chain locker bulkhead so I could repair the core in the front deck from the inside it’s now time to refit the bulkhead , I’ve included some photos so get drift of what I’m doing...
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    Bulkhead repair

    Hi my 1976 motor boat 31foot ,has a couple of issues on one of the bulkheads 1)soft area spot where one of the windows had been leaking into unsealed end grain and deck cleat has also been leaking over it I’ve stabbed with sharp tool and damage area seems to about 9”X 9” 2) another patch...
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    MAS low viscosity epoxy for repairing osmosis blisters

    Hi I’ve got 1976 boat that’s got osmosis blisters I know this can be a very Controversial , subject so don’t want to get into wether I should be doing this or not , I ground out the blisters a year ago and now have no choice but to finish it off and re glass what I’ve taken out , I know this is...
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    Front deck core replacement from inside does this sound ok ??? With photos

    First of all thanks to everyone who helped me on my other thread I’ve decided to not use the 1708 I’m buying some 1700 biax instead , So this is the plan so far and just wanted to check in my plan Is sound, now, remember that I’m doing this from inside ,and it’s getting done with epoxy...
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    core replacement, epoxy test panels

    I’m quite inexperienced at fiberglassing Ive done little bits in the past that’s gone fine, I’ve been reading on here for ages and watching YouTube etc , but I’m now replacing core in the front Deck doing job from inside,I’ve already ripped the core out so please don’t tell me to do it from the...
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    Sapele marine marine plywood

    Hi I’ve just bought some sapele marine ply (a type of mahogany I’m lead to believe?) to replace part of the core in my front deck around the anchor winch and front cleats , I’ve bought this grade because it’s ment to be the best grade they sell and it’s more dense than the cheaper version...
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    Repair balsa core from inside boat

    Hi I’ve got 1976 storebro 31 biscay twin diesel motor boat in the uk , im currently In the process of repairing the fore deck core from the inside ,only the front 1/2 of the fore deck around the winch and the cleats etc , this is originally made up of ply and balsa ,I’ve used Moisture meter to...
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    Hi couple of questions from the uk

    I’ve got 1976 Storebro biscay, Swedish boat, ive got windows out to change the seals etc and there is a wooded support glassed In very badly, it was bit rotten and was actually bonded to pice of 4/5 mm aluminium strip that is in turn bonded to fiberglass first , this is original it’s not been...
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    How to tell if a second hand 5.7 short block is crack free

    Going to be buying a second hand 5.7 short block soon is there a way of telling if the block is ok , I will be having it re bored and balanced and re grind on the crank as a mater of course but don't want to do this on a bad block , is there anything I can look for myself and is thre any tests I...
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    5.7 1989 will these heads fit

    Hi all I have a very internally rusty 5.7 v8 1989 mercruiser with 4bb rochester carb that needs a rebuild I don't want waste my money on having this block thats been In salt water all it's life rebuilt again , so I'm after heads and a block that's come out of a car/truck that's never been...
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    Is an older 5.7l block the same as a 1989

    Hi there I'm from the uk and Used v8 blocks are rare over here , I need a used but re buildable block for my 1989 searay With 5.7 engine , I want a used block from a car or a truck as I don't want one that's been near any salt water , that's what killed the one I've got , i dont want to chance...
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    Not been started in 5 years

    Hi all My 5.7 1989 mercruiser that has not been started In 5 years "a house build got in the way, I winterised it when I left it, when I tried to start it was seized so I put some wd40 in the bores and left this for a few hours and it unstuck it ,then just to be on the safe side I...
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    Can you join a stringer (searay 230 cuddy cabin 1989)

    Hi everyone I have a 1989 searay 230 cuddy cabin with a moulded in fiberglass cockpit floor I'm not talking about a wooden floor with gel cote on 'I mean a proper fiberglass floor with none slip moulded into it that drains under the engine , The two outer stingers run the full length of the boat...
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    UK boat restoration category ???

    Hi every one as you prob guessed I'm from the uk and love this forum ,but I wondered if we could have somewhere on the forum That us Brits could chat about things like , where to get materials etc , or maybee a section for restorations done in the uk? you guys from over the pond can tell each...
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    What's this glue type bondo stuff searay have used to fix my stringers to the hull?

    My 1989 searay looks like its stingers are pre glassed up on the work bencj and then glued in with car bodywork type filler /bondo? Is this the way it's done in the factory? If so where can I get this product from the uk? Also Do I need to use this glue or coud I jus glass the stingers in place...
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    What book should I buy

    Hi there I'm I have some stringer repairs and some outside gel cote repairs to do what would be a good book to buy ? I know there is loads of IMfo on here but don't want to keep asking silly questions ,also I think it would help with some of the terminology you use on here , I would like to buy...
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    Help in uploading photos with iPad and photo bucket

    Hi I'm rubbish with computers and I'm having problems uploading photos firm photo Bucket using my iPad help ,sorry I'm so thick
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    Why is my foam not wet ?

    Hi there I've got 1989 searay 230cc with a rot problem at the stern of the boat after findin the rot and doing some diging I've found that all the foam is bone dry even right next to the most affected and wettest part, all it seems to have done is wet the surface of the foam and at worsted 1 or...
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