jo-ann
New Member
Hello everyone!
I have started some major works on my 10.4m C-Kip trawler (GRP construction) to combat some leaks and would appreciate some advice.
I have successfully lifted the screwed down teak, used West system epoxy to first fill all the screw holes before sealing the deck with a fibreglass layer applied with the same epoxy, using peel ply for the finish with the initial plan of re-decking with the removed teak.
I have now decided to deck a smaller area so will need to gelcoat the rest.
I would like to know if gelcoat can be applied directly to the peel ply finished section or if I need to epoxy it all smooth again before keying up the surface? Is gelcoat my only option for this area which will not see any foot passage but will have things like the life raft and gas bottles stored on it (mounted on runners)?
I don't want to make any new holes in the deck, so I'd like to know if epoxy with the 403 bonding additive is sufficiently strong for mounting railing stanchions? For info these are not railings which prevent you falling overboard, but are used to secure fenders and the passarelle when underway.
With reference to the same works which need to be carried out all over the boat should I be using a polyester resin rather than an epoxy?
Thank you so much in advance for any practical advice you might have!
Jo-Ann
I have started some major works on my 10.4m C-Kip trawler (GRP construction) to combat some leaks and would appreciate some advice.
I have successfully lifted the screwed down teak, used West system epoxy to first fill all the screw holes before sealing the deck with a fibreglass layer applied with the same epoxy, using peel ply for the finish with the initial plan of re-decking with the removed teak.
I have now decided to deck a smaller area so will need to gelcoat the rest.
I would like to know if gelcoat can be applied directly to the peel ply finished section or if I need to epoxy it all smooth again before keying up the surface? Is gelcoat my only option for this area which will not see any foot passage but will have things like the life raft and gas bottles stored on it (mounted on runners)?
I don't want to make any new holes in the deck, so I'd like to know if epoxy with the 403 bonding additive is sufficiently strong for mounting railing stanchions? For info these are not railings which prevent you falling overboard, but are used to secure fenders and the passarelle when underway.
With reference to the same works which need to be carried out all over the boat should I be using a polyester resin rather than an epoxy?
Thank you so much in advance for any practical advice you might have!
Jo-Ann