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GarryW
Joined: 11 Mar 2001 Posts: 171
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 11:08 am Post subject: Repairing a Windsurfer One Design |
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I recently picked up a complete Windsurfer One Design setup with a really cool Sunkist Soda sail. The only problem is that the board is cracked. Does anyone know of a way of repairing it? |
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swchandler
Joined: 08 Nov 1993 Posts: 10588
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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You might try P-Tex, like one would repair snow skis or snowboards. I serious doubt that epoxy products will bond to roto-molded polyethylene plastic. |
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noshuzbluz
Joined: 18 May 2000 Posts: 791
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MattD
Joined: 25 May 2011 Posts: 33
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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I recently picked up a plastic welder to fix up our busted long boards (PP and PE plastics). Probably a bit expensive for a one off repair, though ($150). |
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GarryW
Joined: 11 Mar 2001 Posts: 171
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, I thought about trying p-tex. I'll give it a try. As for Marinetex I think it's too brittle when dry. |
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noshuzbluz
Joined: 18 May 2000 Posts: 791
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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No not brittle. It's hard as nails but swchandler was right.
What does Marine-Tex NOT adhere to?
Plastics like polyethylene and polypropylene, and also any unclean, oily, greasy, or otherwise contaminated surface. _________________ The Time a Person Spends Windsurfing is not Deducted from their Lifespan...
http://www.openocean.com |
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5329 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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Used to repair many polyethelene and propolene production kayaks with a hot air gun, hot glue gun, and some glue. Heat both sides close to melting temperature before applying the hot glue.
Did not work well with roto linked polyester, but worked for the softer stuff. |
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noshuzbluz
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Boardhead1
Joined: 01 Mar 2011 Posts: 58 Location: St Petersburg Fl
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razdog00
Joined: 21 May 2004 Posts: 38
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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If it is just a crack or two and not structural, try 3M 5200 found at boating supply shops (West marine). Stuff is tough to work with because it gets on everything so mask off the areas and work it in with an expired credit card and wear gloves and expendable clothing. Flexible and impenetrable when cured. |
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