I'm On A Boat- Fixing Gelcoat Cracks & Crazing
Camper Nicholson 31 owner repairs cracks and crazing in the gelcoat on the hull. This is caused by impact to the hull, manufacturer error in too thick gelcoat and bending around forward bulkheads. He uses a rotary tool to grind the crack down to the fiberglass, then he fills it with and Interlux epoxy filler called InterProtect Watertite, uses a longboard sander to sand and then it is ready for painting.
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Albin Vega 27 Velocir is home to the Captains Howerton. We are a young couple navigating the cruising lifestyle as we sail throughout warm waters. We do our blog not just as a way of keeping in touch with family and friends, but because we enjoyed so many other blogs during our two years working, saving and outfitting Velocir. We found their insight not only entertaining and useful but inspiring. For our full blog please visit www.velocir.com
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