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[quote="Allen Sr"][quote="prowlersfish"][quote="Allen Sr"]I think Paul was talking about when YOU start dancing on the new platform! On a more personal note I would prefer seeing 'Barbie' dance on the platform then 'Ken'! [/quote]
I feel ill [/quote]
Thats because we know what side of the fence you are on! [/quote]
And can't believe y'all are even in doubt who'd be doin' the dancing! Are you two really that old ?....Y'all need to get out and party hardy more !...And no it won't be me, but I know who will after a few.....
Carver 3607 ACMY 454's Merc's
10' Dinghy 6hp Merc.
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Let's hit the water !
Done some of that work myself, but the professional glass guys in my area say if you leave any original glass work in place it will most likely be epoxy and to mix materials is a no-no.
Rich I will have to disagree with you glass guys the chance of the original glass being epoxy is slim . And you can use epoxy to repair polyester ( or vinylester) with no issues . You just should not use polyester to repair anything but Polyester .
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77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
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The Carver platform was polyester glass and all the new glass is vinylester. poly being the lowest cost and epoxy being the high end I can't see any boat Co. using it to make things with it from a factory line. Vinyl being the norm now. poly is still used alot above the water line. But it is true once you step up you can't step down. That's what I've done stepped over the factory poly and went with Vinyl. Now on my hull I'm fixing blisters found some old repairs done with epoxy THAT FAILED ! Looking in to why some glass guys don't like it because if fast hardener is used it my cook off to fast and not flex with the weaker poly. So I'm removing all of it I find...For me epoxy like 3m 5200 is over rated and over used, They both have a place just not on my boat.
Carver 3607 ACMY 454's Merc's
10' Dinghy 6hp Merc.
La Dolce Vita
Let's hit the water !
I suspect if the repair failed it has more to do with the how it was done more then what was used . Fast hardener is fine in many cases . Now if it extremely hot out or your using it in a large volume at once , it can set off too hot and a slow hardener is in order . One thing that can cause problems with epoxy is if you fail to clean off the blush between coats .
The key is doing it right , like you did your platform I don't think you will have any problems . As long as you remember its there backing into a slip
Boating is good for the soul
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat
prowlersfish wrote:I suspect if the repair failed it has more to do with the how it was done more then what was used . Fast hardener is fine in many cases . Now if it extremely hot out or your using it in a large volume at once , it can set off too hot and a slow hardener is in order . One thing that can cause problems with epoxy is if you fail to clean off the blush between coats .
The key is doing it right , like you did your platform I don't think you will have any problems . As long as you remember its there backing into a slip
If his luck is like mine he will forget the EXTENSION and bust it up! Just pull in and be safe!
Growing old is inevitable,but growing up is optional
1984 F36 w/350 Crusaders 'Reel Class'
2011 Trojan Rendevous
Solomons Get Together 2011
Ocean City 2012,2013,2015
Does it have a 'record' mode so you can 're-play' your mistake later with 'full' sound and visual effects? I also heard that systems like that are for people that don't know what they are doing!
Growing old is inevitable,but growing up is optional
1984 F36 w/350 Crusaders 'Reel Class'
2011 Trojan Rendevous
Solomons Get Together 2011
Ocean City 2012,2013,2015
alexander38 wrote:You OLD guys are hoot! ...And yep I can record to, can't wait for the first pole dancing text...
Well when its recorded you realize you ARE obligated to post it in pontifications section so we can judge you on your capabilities!
Growing old is inevitable,but growing up is optional
1984 F36 w/350 Crusaders 'Reel Class'
2011 Trojan Rendevous
Solomons Get Together 2011
Ocean City 2012,2013,2015
If you hit that dock and bust up the new platform your NEW user id will be 'Captain CRUNCH'!
Growing old is inevitable,but growing up is optional
1984 F36 w/350 Crusaders 'Reel Class'
2011 Trojan Rendevous
Solomons Get Together 2011
Ocean City 2012,2013,2015
On a more personal note I would prefer seeing 'Barbie' dance on the platform then 'Ken'! 
I also heard that systems like that are for people that don't know what they are doing!