Fiberglass and honeycomb repair info?

[Doctor Dave]

Some jerk backed over the school's 8-man rowing shell, enough to knock out a big chunk, make many cracks and leave a visible tire print. (a hit and run too) The construction of the two-part shell appears to be very thin fiberglass and a honeycomb material. Has anyone had success repairing such a boat?

Please respond directly.

Dave.Rhodes@NCF.edu

Thanks

[gonzo]

It is possible to repair. The easiest way to find out the kind of core, resin and fiber used is to contact the manufacturer.

[scottydog]

Originally Posted by Doctor Dave

Some jerk backed over the school's 8-man rowing shell, enough to knock out a big chunk, make many cracks and leave a visible tire print. (a hit and run too) The construction of the two-part shell appears to be very thin fiberglass and a honeycomb material. Has anyone had success repairing such a boat?

Please respond directly.

Dave.Rhodes@NCF.edu

Thanks

I THINK I CAN HELP, INFUSE THE REPAIRED HULL.
BEEF UP THE ENTIRE STRUCTURE.
WHY DON'T YOU SEND ME SOME PICTURES?


I DESIGN AND BUILD YACHTS.


SCOTT

[gonzo]

If you don't find any solution by March, I'll be working in Florida for a month or so. Let me know if you want me to stop by. Is Lang still coaching Snipe racing? I use to race at St. Pete YC for years.

[Icomps]

Originally Posted by scottydog

I THINK I CAN HELP, INFUSE THE REPAIRED HULL.
BEEF UP THE ENTIRE STRUCTURE.
WHY DON'T YOU SEND ME SOME PICTURES?

I DESIGN AND BUILD YACHTS.

SCOTT

You should not infuse into nomex core as all the cells will fill created an extremely high amount of resin that will be heavy and may well exotherm causing more damage