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Pearson Boats - Common Systems => Steering System, Hull Structure => Topic started by: selvyselvy@aol.com on January 06, 2019, 08:31:10 AM

Title: repair hull/rudder cracks
Post by: selvyselvy@aol.com on January 06, 2019, 08:31:10 AM

Hello again,
I'm sure appreciating your expertise on this site. Thanks again!

Very soon I'll be starting repair of minor hull cracks. What material shall I use to fill?

Then, one area of the rudder is starting to pull away. What matierial shall I fill this with? photo attached.

Happy New Year to you!!

Jim S.

Title: Re: repair hull/rudder cracks
Post by: selvyselvy@aol.com on January 06, 2019, 08:55:02 AM

correction....the area starting to separate is on the skeg. Not rudder.

I'm trying to attach a photo but it's too large and I'm not savvy enough to change it....yet.

Title: Re: repair hull/rudder cracks
Post by: Rusty Pelican on January 06, 2019, 09:17:05 AM

The patch you are referring to is a sacrificial faring. No worries

Title: Re: repair hull/rudder cracks
Post by: selvyselvy@aol.com on January 07, 2019, 06:03:10 PM

Understood. Maybe. Please define sacrificial fairing?  It is pulling away. material appears to be about 1/4" thick. I'd like it pretty before bottom painting.
And what's your choice for filling cracks?

Thanks again, soooo much.
Jim S.

Title: Re: repair hull/rudder cracks
Post by: Rusty Pelican on January 08, 2019, 07:41:40 AM

It's just a fairing that covers the gudgeon. Not structural

Title: Re: repair hull/rudder cracks
Post by: Rusty Pelican on January 08, 2019, 07:48:27 AM

Marine Tex will work fine.

Title: Re: repair hull/rudder cracks
Post by: Alma on January 08, 2019, 04:09:11 PM

If you get to the metal screws- fill the slots with clay or something so the next guy can get it apart in 30 years...

Title: Re: repair hull/rudder cracks
Post by: selvyselvy@aol.com on January 09, 2019, 04:50:27 PM

Thanks so much! That is the exact location.
Take care,
js