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Title: Drain Hole Damage
Post by: Richard Bain on September 25, 2004, 03:10:43 PM

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

Title: Drain Hole Damage
Post by: Ted Pounds on September 25, 2004, 04:26:21 PM

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.

Title: Drain Hole Damage
Post by: APACHE on September 25, 2004, 07:01:01 PM

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. :cry:

Title: Drain Hole Damage
Post by: Richard Bain on September 26, 2004, 05:18:52 AM

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

Catalina 34

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