Bonding marine ply to inside of transom locker

[davethedog]

Morning and after some (what i hope is simple and non argumentative) advice on what is the best and easiest way to stick some marine ply sheets to the inside of the transom locker we have so I can then fit some eyes for elastic cords and netting etc to stop the items in there moving about in heavy seas etc.

Am thinking of CT1 perhaps? Sealing the marine ply prior to fixing?

Regards

DTD

 

[Boathook]

I've used the 'water proof' no nails to stick bits in place in the bulge but they don't really take a load. Why not used thickened resin and some pads rather than sheets of ply?

 

[davethedog]

Pads?

 

[TQA]

Coat the ply with 3 coats of epoxy then stick it in place with some thickened epoxy. Clean the transom with acetone first.

The bits I stuck on my boat ten years ago are still hanging on.

 

[Boathook]

Pads?

Small blocks of wood to screw the eyes to.

 

[davethedog]

Thanks and that is what I meant to say.

 

[Poignard]

Epoxy or CT1 would do. CT1 is quicker and easier to use than epoxy.

 

[snowbird30ds]

Never tried CT1, which CT1 product do you go for?

 

[Poignard]

Never tried CT1, which CT1 product do you go for?

The CT1 Sealant & Adhesive. Here's a demo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcdNxSZSjcE

 

[LittleSister]

stick some marine ply sheets to the inside of the transom locker we have so I can then fit some eyes for elastic cords and netting etc to stop the items in there moving about in heavy seas etc.

Do you actually need wooden pads? Seems unnecessary complication & work. Can you not find suitable eyes that you could glue directly to the GRP?

 

[Poignard]

Do you actually need wooden pads? Seems unnecessary complication & work. Can you not find suitable eyes that you could glue directly to the GRP?

Good idea. Bighead loops would do it

https://www.bighead.co.uk/bighead-solutions/extended-range/

 

[lw395]

I've used 'no more nails' type adhesives to stick wood to grp very successfully.

But things like cockpit locker tie-downs can get a lot of abuse when you need to get stuff in and out. I take the view that if it's physically possible to stand on something, someone will and it needs to be strong enough. So whateveryou use, make sure it works well, maybe try it with a small block, then make the real thing plenty strong.

 

[bluerm166]

Sikaflex 292 is intended for structural purposes and is good for mounting plywood to grp.Has excellent 'grab'.Much more pleasant than using resin in a confined space. Degrease grp first.Have lightweight prop sticks ready as you position.
Shop around for reasonable price.