Hi,
I went to unscrew the caps over the pin of my retracting
centerboard - tartan 27. when unscrewing the seized cap, I ripped it completely off! The
boat gets launched in two weeks, so I need to figure out how to patch this.
Photos attached
Question 1: is this a potential
boat sinker? Did I just create a new thru hulk, and open a hole into the lake?
Question 2: how to
repair? Should I trim it, sand it, clean it up, and
fiberglass a new threaded pipe to go in its place? (Cap is still seized on the broken one, so I’d probably find a new match)
Question 3: how do I attach the threaded portion well?
Fiberglass only? Should I consider JB Weld, or some other product? I’m not sure how to effectively apply anything on the inside surface.
Question 4: if I do glass it, how many layers of woven mat is recommended?
Thanks!
Dug