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What material to use
The splash strakes on my Tolman was made from UHMW plastic but
although it may be a good matetrial for a boat in AK, it absorbs too much UV in FL and has cracked and split. So, what material should I replace it with? These strakes are about 3/4" wide X 1/2" thick. I am thinking maybe 1/4" thick pine with another 1/4" ply on top both saturated with epoxy. That way I can replace the ply when it wears too much. |
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What material to use
On 8/21/2011 6:28 PM, Frogwatch wrote:
The splash strakes on my Tolman was made from UHMW plastic but although it may be a good matetrial for a boat in AK, it absorbs too much UV in FL and has cracked and split. So, what material should I replace it with? These strakes are about 3/4" wide X 1/2" thick. I am thinking maybe 1/4" thick pine with another 1/4" ply on top both saturated with epoxy. That way I can replace the ply when it wears too much. Well, depending on where you are I would look for Douglas Fir instead of Hemlock or Pine. It's a bit harder, stronger, and holds screws better. Then like you said, screw and goo a piece of plywood maybe 1/4 or 3/8 on as a sacrificial protector. If you wanted more protection, goo a 1 1/4 inch strip of 6 oz fiberglass tape over the plywood... |
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