I have two punctures in the bottom bottom of my board. I won't go into the details of how it happened as it will make me cry
There is a perfect 20 knot SE'er and I'm land-bound now. The picture is the worst of the two punctures.
Anyway, is this an easy repair? If so, what materials do I need?
I'm reasonably competent with my hands but know diddly about repairing boards.
Or should I bite the bullet and be without it while I get it done by a professional?
there's no wind here so i think we need the story....no tears on the computer, don't want another sad story....
Id probably follow the same tips used in this thread
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Windsurfing/Western-Australia/Any-Ideas-how-to-Fix-this-Catapult-Damage/
Just make sure you use epoxy resin NOT polyester resin
For a quick fix to get you out on the water, try Selley's Aqua Knead-it
Select to expand quoteSputnik11 said..
there's no wind here so i think we need the story....no tears on the computer, don't want another sad story....
My wife was trying to do the right thing, she removed it from the middle of the yard where it was drying because it looked like there would be rain.
Unfortunately she leant it upright against the wall in the carport within striking distance of several pieces of metalwork. I'll let you imagine the rest
Select to expand quoteBrewman said..Sputnik11 said..
there's no wind here so i think we need the story....no tears on the computer, don't want another sad story....
My wife was trying to do the right thing, she removed it from the middle of the yard where it was drying because it looked like there would be rain.
Unfortunately she leant it upright against the wall in the carport within striking distance of several pieces of metalwork. I'll let you imagine the rest
grounds for divorce. . .
Now that I'm not looking at it in a state of despair and frustration It is not as bad as I first thought.
I will use knead-it to keep me going through the holidays.
Sorry for all the questions but I'd rather gather info than charge off and make it worse
Should I pull the top layer of glass/divynyl off before filling with knead-it? It has been pushed in but is still firmly attached to the yellow foam (EPS?) underneath so my first thought is that I will just scruff it up with some 360 sandpaper and fill with knead-it.
The entire puncture would fit under a 50c piece and is 4mm at the deepest point so this brings me to the next question. Once the shops are open again should I dig the repair out and add a new layer of fibreglass? or, should I leave well enough alone?
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If you have the time i would highly recommend removing the broken glass and laying some new glass down prior to filling.
If not remove the broken glass and fill with the knead-it
If the glass is really loose, ie flapping around then yes remove it, but if it's still stuck down, then just rough it up somehow, small piece of sandpaper should do it. To make sure it a permanent repair you could sand the kneedit back just under flush and about 20mm around the damaged area and put a layer of glass over the top.
Refer to the expert in such cases.
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Select to expand quotedecrepit said..
If the glass is really loose, ie flapping around then yes remove it, but if it's still stuck down, then just rough it up somehow, small piece of sandpaper should do it.
I've taken your advice the glass was firmly stuck to the foam and I felt that I would tear big chunks of foam out if I removed the glass.Select to expand quotedecrepit said..
To make sure it a permanent repair you could sand the kneedit back just under flush and about 20mm around the damaged area and put a layer of glass over the top.
I like this option too What sort of beer do you drink
