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by LGJTTU
Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:42 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Stainless Steel Through Hull Drains
Replies: 7
Views: 12323

Stainless Steel Through Hull Drains

I have seen a few instances on this forum where someone used stainless tubes in place of brass tubes for thru hull drains. However, not much detail was given on how difficult this was. It seems like the use of stainless may negate the chore of replacement/repair in the future. Stainless cold works q...
by LGJTTU
Wed Nov 15, 2017 1:33 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Embedded Reinforcement Material
Replies: 3
Views: 2809

Re: Embedded Reinforcement Material

Thank you very much for the suggestions; I will let you know how it goes.
by LGJTTU
Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:11 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Embedded Reinforcement Material
Replies: 3
Views: 2809

Embedded Reinforcement Material

I am in the middle of a complete restoration of a 1965 Boston Whaler 13. I have the gel coat completely stripped off and am down to the fiberglass. There are a couple of areas where I need to attach equipment with screws into the fiberglass: two handrail mounts; and the combined sidelights navigatio...