Fixing a single

[tjf0]

Hi All, wondering if anyone out has any experience fixing a single which has some dings in the hull. This was my sons and it somehow got damage in the boat house that he had it stored in. It hasn't been in the water for 2 years. Last time it was with me trying to keep it from tipping over for about an hour in the river. I went a crew camp two years ago which started out in an 8 then went to a 4 and a double and eventually I got out in this single (this was much harder than I ever expected but very challenging to say the least). I now have this single at my house and would like to try to get it in the water again if I can fix the hull. So my question is can this be repaired with some fiberglass bondo by me? See Click Here

[Nosmo]

You are asking in the wrong place. See here for instance:

http://rowingillustrated.com/boards/vie ... f=8&t=5281

[tjf0]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I also found the following link which gives me instructions at the end of the pdf on fixing the dings in the hull. Sykes
I also ordered some oars since the original Croker oars were stolen when my son had the boat stored in his college boat house. Once we get it fixed he will be giving me lessons. I have actually been in a double with him and it was a blast since he was setting the boat.

[Byron Drachman]

Hudson also has some DIY instructions on repairs at the bottom of this page:

https://www.hudsonboatworks.com/?p=information

Let me pass along two tips I got from an expert:

For large repairs use two part epoxy with some filler mixed in and fiberglass. Westmarine is one source for these materials. Add enough filler so the epoxy has the consistency of tooth paste. Be sure to stir thoroughly before using. I put the fiberglass on a piece of wax paper, saturate with the epoxy-filler mixture, and then apply to a lightly sanded and cleaned surface. For a small repair sometimes I use two-part epoxy gel and no fiberglass.

If you put smooth strong tape like duct tape over the repair before the epoxy hardens and pull the tape tight, you might find that less sanding is necessary because the hardened epoxy will match the shape of the hull better. The epoxy does not need to be exposed to air in order to harden.

[tjf0]

Hudson also has some DIY instructions on repairs at the bottom of this page:

https://www.hudsonboatworks.com/?p=information

Let me pass along two tips I got from an expert:

For large repairs use two part epoxy with some filler mixed in and fiberglass. Westmarine is one source for these materials. Add enough filler so the epoxy has the consistency of tooth paste. Be sure to stir thoroughly before using. I put the fiberglass on a piece of wax paper, saturate with the epoxy-filler mixture, and then apply to a lightly sanded and cleaned surface. For a small repair sometimes I use two-part epoxy gel and no fiberglass.

If you put smooth strong tape like duct tape over the repair before the epoxy hardens and pull the tape tight, you might find that less sanding is necessary because the hardened epoxy will match the shape of the hull better. The epoxy does not need to be exposed to air in order to harden.

Thanks for the tips Byron, the link also looks good.
I will be getting some oars this week so I will have some incentive to get the boat patched before our warm weather ends.