BillyD Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hey there, Newbie me has just discovered I have worn heel divots in my Romany hull (first FG boat- second season) Can some of you "old salts" (no gerentological defamation inferred) cast some knowledge my way? 1 Is this common? 2 What are the remediation options? 3 Future preventative options ? thanks BD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetpk Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hey there, Newbie me has just discovered I have worn heel divots in my Romany hull (first FG boat- second season) Can some of you "old salts" (no gerentological defamation inferred) cast some knowledge my way? 1 Is this common? 2 What are the remediation options? 3 Future preventative options ? thanks BD I don't see why you couldn't simply put a small fiberglass patch and resin over the worn area. If the worn spots are simple depressions that only require to be filled back in then two part PC-7 or PC-11 Epoxy that you can buy inexpensively in small tube quantities at ACE Hardware stores and many other hardware stores and sometimes at large box store lumber yards will easily bond to your hull and both of the epoxies are waterproof plus they come in the color of white (or black) These epoxies you simply mix the two parts, spread as see fit then you can put packing tape over them to make it smooth while it cures. I've used this epoxy to repair chips in hulls before. http://www.pcepoxy.com/our-products/putty-...s/pc-marine.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hey there, Newbie me has just discovered I have worn heel divots in my Romany hull (first FG boat- second season) Can some of you "old salts" (no gerentological defamation inferred) cast some knowledge my way? 1 Is this common? Yes. Kayak manufacturers typically don't add sacrificial material the the high wear area where one's heels rest. Sand and rubber heels make a perfect tool for grinding away the resin and fiberglass 2 What are the remediation options? If you've worn through the glass, it should be replaced, as gelcoat alone has little strength. The process is similar to any other type of fiberglass repair, with one exception. After you build the area back up, I would add an extra layer or two of fiberglass and fill the weave completely. This will be your sacrificial layer that you can renew as often as necessary. For repair instructions, see my related albums on Webshots at: http://community.webshots.com/user/brian_nystrom-reg 3 Future preventative options ? See above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyD Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 Thanks to you both Brian, the link was very informative BD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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