SanFran 12 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Just been hauled out. Have a very minor break in the glass over ply hull, below waterline causing a slight weep. I see water has come in through a fixing, where two sheets of ply join. I've caught it reasonable early thankfully, as the ply seems quite solid, apart from around the fixing copper nail, about 1-2mm. I appreciate that it's old marine ply but I'm happy it's not compromised (too much anyway) After drying it out I plan to 1. Evadure the ply 2. Repair the f.glass with cloth 3. Two pot undercoat 4. Antifoul. Anyone have thoughts on this process please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,566 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Get rid of any wet ply then build up the void with ply or glass. Maybe a 4in angle grinder will work. Dont be,afraid of it. GOP is easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SanFran 12 Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 Yes I've exposed a small area around the fix. Sounds like the plan. Evadure first? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitepointer 33 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Unthickened epoxy first coat,when still tacky apply epoxy filler then glass over Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 943 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Grinder with a flapper disc. Whatever the visible damage is, you have to get back to solid, dry ply. No point evaduring wet or soft stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 613 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Everdure is old school, a way to sell thinners for epoxy prices. Use straight epoxy, warm the ply before applying with a heat gun and it will soak as far as it needs too. As for the wet bit, let it dry out if you have time otherwise sharp chisel, grinder etc to expose good dry ply then rebuild by adding in a ply dutchman if its a big hole or just some cloth and bog if not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alibaba 76 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Agree. Surface tension and the structure of the ply tends to suck water up the wood pores, often quite a long way from the initial problem For peace of mind, after getting back to dry ply, I would put an internal tingle over the area, then you know you are bulletproof. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SanFran 12 Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 All good replies. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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