All you get by using WEST epoxy is the name. Save yourself the money and
get ordinary epoxy, us composites is a good source. West doesn't make it's
epoxy, they just package it. Just like everyone else. People like dupont
actually make the stuff.

"Jim" wrote in message
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Mike wrote:
On Sep 15, 12:56 pm, "Ernest Scribbler"
wrote:

"Jim" wrote


Polysulphide has a life span of 20 years. +/- How many of our boats
are
that old?

I've never owned a boat newer than that.


My opinion here is that anyone who uses the term "goo" does not
understand
the difference between the proper sealant for each job.

He may have meant Goop, which is a brand name sealer/adhesive that comes
in
a marine version. I agree with your guess that there should be something
on
the outside that that clamps that fitting to the fiberglass. Doesn't make
sense that it would just be held in with sealant, even good sealant.



You are correct, it was Goop, I forgot the p. I looked under the boat
for any sort of clap or bolt that would hold the plate in place but
didnt see on. However I did this while it was up on the lift and
didnt get under the boat and may have missed it. I couldn't believe
that this would be held on with just sealant. I will take a closer
look under the boat.

The photos I put online are after my attempted fix. I cleaned out the
old seal and applied the Goop around and under the plate but it was
not good enough.

I had not considered damage to the fiber glass. I think I am going to
have to take it apart and inspect everything. The area I was dealing
with didnt feel soft but I need to check under that plate.

Thanks,
Mike

You will have to sand off the paint and undoubtedly the filler the
manufacturer used to hide the fasteners.

If the fiberglass is damaged in any way, grind off the damaged glass,
build up new glass with WEST epoxy and layers of 6 oz cloth. Then grind
back to original surface.

Unfortunately taking it to a "professional" might not actually be taking
it to anyone who knows more than you. Some things you should/have to do
yourself. Then you will have a better idea of how to attack the other
things you will find.

You will need professional advise aligning the shaft.

All in all I'd say this might not be a very hard job. I'd bet the glass
id ok under all the previous sealing attempts.