Mom sewed on some replacement sliders for the mainsail. Nice work.
What was accomplished...
Sanded the entire deck of the boat to prep it for priming and painting. This was no small task, and the #40 grit sandpaper ate through any stubborn gelcoat that was left after 37 years of living outside.
Gave a full coat (both sides) of West System's Expoxy to seal the keel and offer slight fairing. Although pricey, this stuff is Legit. I bought the pump system they recommend and they worked great. Couldn't imagine getting the ratio's of Resin and hardener correct without them. The keel dried with a coating as smooth as glass and almost as impermeable.
Wish me luck friends.
Finally, where a less-than-stellar fiberglass repair had taken place some years ago, I vowed to re-do it the right way. There was a sizable hole in the boat though as you can see by the picture. It is closed up now and after sanding, is quite beautiful and will be unnoticeable when painted.
For the record, doing fiberglass work on your back above your head takes patience and ninja-like agility and precision. Wear a breathing mask of your brain will melt. I can't afford any brain melting so I wore my big daddy respirator. Check out before and after.
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