125 Discussion Forum

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Your Name: Email Address: Password: ( Needed to edit or delete this message.) Message Title: Text of Message: Add an Image: An image can also be attached to this listing. Click "Browse" to select the image file on your PC. It can be a JPEG or a GIF file. The file will be uploaded to the server, scaled to fit, and will appear beside the entry. Replying to: restoring a timber 125. Should I seal inside and/or out, should I sheath? The title says it all. This approx 1980 build boat had hidden problems galore. To make this one watertight I have had to remove all floor battens and the centrecase to make hull repairs. I found the taped seams were not strong, so I am re-taping everything. I am using the botecoat epoxy products and their suggestion is seal all new timber and the now bare timber hull inside and out with epoxy/TPRDA, then with two coats of exopy. Over this goes paint and/or clear coat. There was also a suggestion to glass sheath the hull. It is a family sailing dinghy, we don't race but who knows the boat's future... I do want to end up with a good looking boat but am mindful of the balance between over-capitalising, having a strong-enough boat (it comes to Melbourne from Qld with us), and not a too-heavy boat... What say you all? Anyone with bote cote experience? Other thoughts on sealing with three coats and paint? Just paint? Thanks for your thoughts and advice.