13-footer Hull Repair at Bow

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WarhawkWhaler
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13-footer Hull Repair at Bow

Postby WarhawkWhaler » Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:07 pm

The previous owner of my 1972 SPORT 13 reconfigured combined sidelights navigation lamp at the bow.

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Fig. 1. Non OEM lamp
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Bow 2.jpg
Fig. 2. Detail of non-OEM lamp.
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Give me advice on how to repair what was done.

I plan to install a replica of the OEM lamp.

jimh
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Re: 13-footer Hull Repair at Bow

Postby jimh » Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:14 am

The easy method:
  • remove whatever was added
  • preserve electrical conductors
  • abrade deck to smooth surface
  • fabricate escutcheon to cover all the damage, possibly using a material like KING StarBoard
  • purchase OEM replacement, not a replica
  • install new lamp on new escutcheon, hiding all the prior work