Ouch! Back-end bother..

[Jimbo41]

Hi folks!

On a less tacky point, can anyone advise on the use of glass tissue to repair a leaky transom? Apparently, some time in the past N3130 ran aground in shallows with the fixed rudder (ouch!) and the transom was subsequently repaired. Now the boat's showing her age and the cracks have opened up again.

My intention is to strip the transom and devarnish her and afterwards apply 2 layers of West Epoxy-soaked fibreglass tissue of about 80-120 g / sqm both sides. Would this be enough to stop the leaks and restore the mechanical properties of the transom, since she also has two stainless steel plates inside bolted using the rudder fitting screws?

Jim N3130

[Jimbo41]

Boing! Back to the top!

Please help - I'm starting this evening since I only have 2 weeks 'til the next 12 Mile race.

Thanks!

Jim N3130. (Nutty Shell with a sore back-end)  :-/

[BobMurrell]

[Jimbo42]

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