OK, next question, should a hole be patched from the inside or outside?
Also, will 5hp be enough for the first few trips pottering on the canal (I'm thinking way too far in advance I know )
Thanks again
Another Broom Saturn 'FiftySix'
Re: Another Broom Saturn
Someone once told me:
"A boat is a big hole in the sea you throw money in to"
"A boat is a big hole in the sea you throw money in to"
My dad once told me:
"Boating is like standing in the shower, fully clothed ripping up 5 pound notes"
"Boating is like standing in the shower, fully clothed ripping up 5 pound notes"
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Re: Another Broom Saturn
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Mercs are like women, no 2 are exactly alike. That's what testing is about. In general it is safer to test motors and props than women!
Re: Another Broom Saturn
The West system site mentioned earlier by Broom Broom has very good user guides there is one on fibreglass boat restoration here:- http://www.westsystem.com/ss/use-guides/ along with others that will be useful to you in your quest.
Re: Another Broom Saturn
loads of interesting in stuff pratical boat mag, must buy copy at WH Smiths
Re: Another Broom Saturn
Thanks for the advice guys.
I received my 2m sq fibreglass patch/repair kit today. Am I right in thinking:
Remove old/broken fibreglass
Clean area with acetone
Paint resin around the edges
Layer CSM with resin on each layer.
Leave to cure
Put surface tissue on top with more resin.
Thanks in advance
I received my 2m sq fibreglass patch/repair kit today. Am I right in thinking:
Remove old/broken fibreglass
Clean area with acetone
Paint resin around the edges
Layer CSM with resin on each layer.
Leave to cure
Put surface tissue on top with more resin.
Thanks in advance
Someone once told me:
"A boat is a big hole in the sea you throw money in to"
"A boat is a big hole in the sea you throw money in to"
My dad once told me:
"Boating is like standing in the shower, fully clothed ripping up 5 pound notes"
"Boating is like standing in the shower, fully clothed ripping up 5 pound notes"
Re: Another Broom Saturn
http://www.westsystem.com/ss/assets/How ... enance.pdf
Section 4 page 22 to 28
Also see :-
http://www.cfsnet.co.uk/acatalog/Web_Fi ... sGuide.pdf
for how to use polyester resins assuming that is what your kit contains.
sorry, but easier and more comprehensive than trying write it all for you here.
Section 4 page 22 to 28
Also see :-
http://www.cfsnet.co.uk/acatalog/Web_Fi ... sGuide.pdf
for how to use polyester resins assuming that is what your kit contains.
sorry, but easier and more comprehensive than trying write it all for you here.
Re: Another Broom Saturn 'FiftySix'
Sorry for the lack of updates. I started some fibreglass work yesterday, I'll get some photos up if it ever stops raining
I'll be doing more work over the next week, then I am on holiday for 2 weeks, then I have five weeks free
I'll be doing more work over the next week, then I am on holiday for 2 weeks, then I have five weeks free
Someone once told me:
"A boat is a big hole in the sea you throw money in to"
"A boat is a big hole in the sea you throw money in to"
My dad once told me:
"Boating is like standing in the shower, fully clothed ripping up 5 pound notes"
"Boating is like standing in the shower, fully clothed ripping up 5 pound notes"