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By Don Gutzmer â GBI Technical Advisor What happens when the core of a water-damaged rudder canât be saved? Completely replacing the core of a rudder may need to happen for a variety of reasons. There may be an inability to dry the core and still maintain the structural integrity, or the repair may need […]
By Ray McCarthy A friend gave me his well-used 1980 Sunfish sailboat, Stinkinâ Tuna. He and his brother had learned how to turn the boat (tacking) by ricocheting off rocks on Long Island Sound. Over the years they had kept the wreckage floatable with the application of non-hydrodynamic fiberglass patches. Though they made the boat […]
By Russell Brown I was recently asked for help in choosing adhesives for a large spar-building project. This led to much thought and discussion with the wonderful WEST SYSTEMÂź Technical Advisors. The choices we made wonât surprise anyone, but the reasons we made those choices are worth explanation.
By Greg Bull – GBI Technical Advisor  Those new to the process of fairing a boatâs hull or deck are quick to mix up a batch of fairing compound, WEST SYSTEMÂź Epoxy with a low-density filler, and apply it to the surface, so they can start sanding right away. My experience in boat repair […]
 By Don Gutzmer â GBI Technical Advisor If your swim platform is experiencing water penetration, a repair or even a rebuild could be in your near future. We’ll show you how to measure the damage, and perform a successful repair that will last for years to come.
