I use the 24 hour cure time when the work area temperature is above 60F. West Systems may offer some direction on how that can be reduced if the epoxy is not a primary bond (used as a filler vs. bonding). A key bit of info from West would be how soon you can paint the new epoxy, and how soon it can be exposed to water.
If it was my boat I would be sure each step has cured properly, including any sealant and coatings. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle ________________________________________ From: CnC-List [cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] on behalf of Steve Thomas via CnC-List [cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 7:18 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Steve Thomas Subject: Stus-List West System cored hull time to cure I am contemplating installing a new transducer in a cored hull, but have only 2 days till scheduled launch. If I do it, it will be a 2 inch hole, and I want to do it right. The process I have got from the list over the years is in a nutshell,as follows: Once the hole is cut, and the core dug out to some range around the hole, you fill it up again with West System thickened expxy. Then drill it out again and proceed as with a solid hull. How long does the epoxy take to set? What would be a minimum time to budget for the whole process? I have never used epoxy other than glue. Thanks, Steve Thomas C&C36 Merritt Island, FL _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
