tauruck
09-30-2009, 11:22 AM
I have a unique problem with a repair I might do. My client is one who fishes off his jet ski. The constant beaching has worn the Gelcoat away on the keel. The fibers are now exposed. I know how to sort the problem but he would like me to build a stainless steel keel protector. This involves forming the 1,6mm plate to the shape of the keel. It will have to be rolled first to get a curve in it in order to possibly match the profile of the keel and then cutting, welding and polishing to finish the area that has rocker. Bonding the cap (for want of a better name) to the keel will be problematic at best.
Using the tried and tested solutions (composites) will only result in us having to repeat the process on a yearly basis. His opinion. I don't know of anything I have here that will stand up to the constant abrasion (beach sand). Can anyone suggest a material that might work. I've gone through the list, Glass, Carbon and Kevlar and the last two won't cut it IMO.Thanks in advance.
Using the tried and tested solutions (composites) will only result in us having to repeat the process on a yearly basis. His opinion. I don't know of anything I have here that will stand up to the constant abrasion (beach sand). Can anyone suggest a material that might work. I've gone through the list, Glass, Carbon and Kevlar and the last two won't cut it IMO.Thanks in advance.