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Carver 396 swim platform rot repair
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Re: Carver 396 swim platform rot repair
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Re: Carver 396 swim platform rot repair
Which epoxy are you using?
I went with West Systems (not to be confused with West Marine). Specifically I used the 105 epoxy, 209 hardener (extra slow setting) and 406 colloidal filler.
I did some research before we got here including calling West Systems and their customer support was amazing! I asked a ton of questions and they were super patient and answered all my questions - and sent me pdfs of their product user manuals and a whole manual on all types of fiberglass repairs. Plus, when we got here it turned out this boat yard carried the full line of West Systems products! Anyways, that's the long answer to your question.
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Re: Carver 396 swim platform rot repair
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Re: Carver 396 swim platform rot repair
As a side note, I pre-drilled oversized holes where the dock box was screwed down and will be filling those with thickened epoxy so the screws and screw holes will never see wood again! Below is a pic before I put down the glass layers.
2002 Carver 396
Twin Cummins 6BTA 370HP
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Re: Carver 396 swim platform rot repair
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Re: Carver 396 swim platform rot repair
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Re: Carver 396 swim platform rot repair
Anyways, I got three layers of 1708 biaxial glass cloth put down then added two skim coats of epoxy (thickened with 410 fairing filler) to level everything out. And finally just added a couple of coats of straight epoxy to seal everything and get it prepped for primer then paint. Here's where I stand as of now:
2002 Carver 396
Twin Cummins 6BTA 370HP
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Re: Carver 396 swim platform rot repair
Overall I am very happy with everything, however we were somewhat disappointed in the color chip on the Awlgrip color chart we went with. When held up to the boat, it looked spot on, however as you can see from the photo the color turned out much whiter than the chip indicated.
I know there are always variations and lighting plays a big part, but it's a little brighter than we'd hoped. But, after having ICW water wash over it for a few months I'm guessing it will look a little darker!!
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Re: Carver 396 swim platform rot repair
Great post
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