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HG02
HG02
VIC
5814 posts
VIC, 5814 posts
26 Apr 2015 9:40am
At some stage soon I would like to replace my sea cocks with the composite ones made in N.Z. and also remove two sea cocks and epoxy the holes up.
The composite sea cock are epoxied in place and become part of the hull.
I intend to use Bote Cote epoxy and wondered how long would the epoxy need to cure before the boat could be put back in the water. As far as painting goes Ill just want to tidy up after the epoxy has cured at this stage
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
7756 posts
NSW, 7756 posts
26 Apr 2015 9:59am
You can paint over the epoxy while its still tacky. Timing is probably based on how long till the paint dries. The strength is more related to how thick the layup is.
HG02
HG02
VIC
5814 posts
VIC, 5814 posts
26 Apr 2015 10:15am
Ramona said..
You can paint over the epoxy while its still tacky. Timing is probably based on how long till the paint dries. The strength is more related to how thick the layup is.


Thanks Ramona
Trying to sort out how long Id need to be on the hard for the hemple deck didnt take long at all to go off on a warm day
brett221
brett221
QLD
128 posts
QLD, 128 posts
28 Apr 2015 9:28pm
You will need to wait until the epoxy has hardened or it will perform like butter on a hot day under any pressure. Give it at least 4 hours if in direct sunlight, 3 hours if attacking it with a heat gun (gently, gently, not above 40 degrees) or longer the cooler it gets. Easy option may be to use vynalester as it will harden much quicker and can make a hot mix if time is short.
southace
southace
SA
4803 posts
SA, 4803 posts
28 Apr 2015 9:30pm
I personally would not use bote coat to float my Boat. Any way what ever floats yah boat.
jgb1787
jgb1787
WA
70 posts
WA, 70 posts
28 Apr 2015 8:06pm
Plenty of products out there, i used the west epoxy system to plug the holes when i removed some old sea cocks and replaced them with new ones. Was really easy to work with and came up awesome. Can send u some photos on the weekend if you would like of how i patched the old holes... Just my 2 cents
HG02
HG02
VIC
5814 posts
VIC, 5814 posts
28 Apr 2015 11:20pm
jgb1787 said..
Plenty of products out there, i used the west epoxy system to plug the holes when i removed some old sea cocks and replaced them with new ones. Was really easy to work with and came up awesome. Can send u some photos on the weekend if you would like of how i patched the old holes... Just my 2 cents


yes please would appreciate the photos
HG02
HG02
VIC
5814 posts
VIC, 5814 posts
28 Apr 2015 11:22pm
brett221 said..
You will need to wait until the epoxy has hardened or it will perform like butter on a hot day under any pressure. Give it at least 4 hours if in direct sunlight, 3 hours if attacking it with a heat gun (gently, gently, not above 40 degrees) or longer the cooler it gets. Easy option may be to use vynalester as it will harden much quicker and can make a hot mix if time is short.


I mainly need to know how long I need to be on the hard for really so I can book the time Thanks Brett
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