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| Author: | Omallycat [ Sat Apr 15, 2006 4:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Getaway Hull scratches |
Any tips on repairing poly' hulls on the Getaway. Is there a suitable filler and did i read somewhere that these hulls cannot be painted. If so what is the best method of finishing. I have several battle scars on mine up to about 1/25" deep and 6 " long. Regards, OmallyCat |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Sat Apr 15, 2006 8:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Repairs |
Likely the best is to leave it alone, but you can trim off the loose material and then buff. There is no filler material that will work. |
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| Author: | mjhetzer [ Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | New Getaway has a pinhole in hull. Help! |
I read with dismay that there is no suitable filler for the hull. I have a brand new Getaway. Sailed it 2X. Last week a freak storm with 60 mph wind picked it up, snapped the anchor line and threw and it into the dunes. Amazingly, the only damage is a scrape in the hull that includes a pin-sized hole. How can I repair this hole? What do I do to get my new boat seaworthy? Thanks! |
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| Author: | jamescell [ Mon May 01, 2006 6:12 pm ] |
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I don't know if anyone has tried it but this looks like it could work. http://www.urethanesupply.com/step3b.html |
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| Author: | jamescell [ Mon May 01, 2006 6:14 pm ] |
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this page says it worked on a wave, I would think it would also work on a getaway. http://www.urethanesupply.com/kcwelder.html |
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| Author: | Hobie Nick [ Tue May 02, 2006 5:33 am ] |
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Be careful. If i remember correctly the wave hulls are not cured the same way a Getaways hulls are cured. I believe teh getaway has the outer skin of the hulls crosslinked which will prevent most tings from bonding to it. I don't think the wave hulls are like this. I would do a test somewhere hidden and not structurally important to see how well it works. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Tue May 02, 2006 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Cross Linked |
Both the Wave and the Getaway have Cross Linked Polyethylene outer skins. If there is a pin hole that is leaking, it could be filled with an epoxy material I think. The patch should be a plug that expands into the inner foam layer as a mechanical bond. You would need to hollow out a small area. You also may be able to weld (melt) some of the inner foam to plug the hole. |
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| Author: | Steve Roy [ Mon May 08, 2006 5:39 pm ] |
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What about using a PTEX stick used for repairs on Ski Bottoms. Easy to handle and control. I have fixed many a gouge on my skis. |
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| Author: | john power [ Mon Aug 07, 2006 1:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | getaway hull repairs/sealant |
I am trying marine grade GOOP. Wish me luck. |
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| Author: | cny_ap [ Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cross Linked |
mmiller wrote: Both the Wave and the Getaway have Cross Linked Polyethylene outer skins. What is the "inner" side then? Seems to me someone could insert something into the hull as a "backing", then use whatever sticks to the "non-outter" material, and also fill the thickness of the hull. |
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| Author: | hobiesrock [ Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway Hull scratches |
Check out G-Flex Epoxy from West Systems. I used it on a roto-molded kayak with good luck. They saw a kayak in half and glue it back togeter with this stuff on the site. http://www.westsystem.com/ss/g-flex-epoxy/ |
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| Author: | zhopper [ Wed May 23, 2012 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway Hull scratches |
has anybody used this on the waves of getaways with success? |
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| Author: | 56kz2slow [ Wed May 23, 2012 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway Hull scratches |
You could get an Old Town Canoe repair kit: http://store.oldtowncanoe.com/products/ ... lex_Repair Even a skid plate if you land often on a rough beach: http://store.oldtowncanoe.com/product/0 ... 974e7c0619 But the skid will slow you down, it's not a beautiful patch. |
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