Applying preventative epoxy

[rogerroger]

Hi

I'm in the process of stripping years of anti foul from my boat to start again from the gell coat and have been advised that having gone to the trouble I should apply an epoxy treatment as a precaution (there are no blisters or signs of osmosis).

I'm a little confused about how I go about this and any advice would be appreciated.

I have the West Systems manual which still leaves me confused on 2 issues...

1) it alludes to removing the gel coat? surely I don't need to do this?

2) it states that the ambient temperature should be at least 18 degrees C - this isn't going to happen for a couple of months yet and she needs to go back in the water soon - any ideas.

Many thanks

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[longjohnsilver]

I'm about to epoxy my boat using gelshield 200 which can be applied at 5C or more (hopefully a bit warmer when I do it!). Get hold of an International paints leaflet, soom good info in there.

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[rogerroger]

Cheers LJS

Could I ask how you're prepared you hull? - and have you taken a moisture reading?

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[longjohnsilver]

Had it sand blasted, seemed the best and easiest option. Tried sanding and scraping in the past - never again!! I have my own moisture meter so don't have a problem with taking readings!

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[rogerroger]

I had a quote for £822 to have my 27 footer sand blasted so decided to do it myself!

Do you know where I can get a moisture metre and how much?



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[longjohnsilver]

Well I paid £300 for my 32 footer and he did an excellent job.

My moisture meter is a Tramex skipper, advert in PBO, sold I think by Nigel Clegg. Bought it about 5 years ago for £230ish. Ask around, someone local may be willing to lend you one.

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