Martin, Thanks for the insight. I think it’s a good idea to gets survey prior to and after the work is done. I’ve had two estimates from “qualified” professionals. I want to give this a shot on my own. If it gets to be too much I’ll call for backup. I’ll check out the West System videos. If nothing else I’m developing a pretty good understanding of fiberglass repair.
Brian Rekofa 1979 C&C 34 Fells Point, MD Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Martin DeYoung <martin.deyo...@outlook.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 5:08:37 PM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Brian Morrison <brianm...@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: Forestay Backing Plate Brian, I agree with Charlie that an impact hard enough to distort the forestay/stem fitting may be more complicated than your first glass/epoxy repair project should be. I suspect that there will be work needed on the inside of the stem. A detailed inspection would indicate how deep the laminate was disrupted by the impact. Calypso’s stem layup is +-1” thick in that area, the forestay chainplate is ¼” thick and I would be concerned if I “T” boned something hard enough to bend it to that extent. I do not know how robust your 34’s stem layup is but a qualified surveyor should be able to tap around the area and listen for damaged laminate. Inspecting the inside may require a contortionist with long arms and a good camera. To your question regarding repair systems, I suggest checking out the West Systems web site and reviewing some of their “how to” info to get a good overview. Decades ago when I started using West Systems epoxy and fillers I found their info to be a good update to my “shade tree” fiberglass skills. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Port Ludlow/Seattle From: Brian Morrison via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 11:31 AM To: Stus-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Brian Morrison<mailto:brianm...@hotmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Fwd: Forestay Backing Plate From: Brian Morrison <brianm...@hotmail.com> Date: February 7, 2022 at 11:59:05 PM EST To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Forestay Backing Plate
