Drain Hole Damage

[Richard Bain]

I have some cracking in the glass and obvious damage where the drain holes are---scuppers?? along the side rails...
Does any one have and experience in repairs to this area?

Thanks
Rich

[Ted Pounds]

I've had the same problem.  Try this for a previous post ont the subject:

http://c34ia.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1187&highlight=leak+aft+cabin

The problem is there was  no fiber glass in that area.  So you have to add some underneath, using epoxy.

[APACHE]

Richard : In the early C34's, Catalina had some problems with getting the gelcoat into the corners and the side tracks.  The only fix that I know of is to patch the area with gelcoat.  I've made some temp fixes with caulk, but permanent repair is with gelcoat.  

[Richard Bain]

Thanks !
I think I will drill out the hole, let it dry over the winter, and re-glass.
The gel coat is cracked, and lifting at one of the holes. I imagine that there is a wood top piece that run all along the top creating the rail?

I hope it is not too wet

Rich