03 Jan 21:
Fastened the fiberglass repair backer plates for the deck, hull flange and chine with TotalBoat THIXO thickened adhesive. Light clamp pressure, just enough to keep the piece secure and see a little epoxy squeezeout along the seams.
Chine backer., butter up with TotalBoat THIXO Wood, which is all we had on hand. Works the same.
We pumped more THIXO into the areas where the fiberglass was chewed away, that will help bond the remaining edge to the backer plate, and fill the void where fiberglass is missing. THIXO is pretty amazing for the fact that it clings to vertical surfaces while it dries. One area on the chine will be pure THIXO, so stand by if PHOENIX rams you with that area :)
Taped a piece of poly film over the chine repair, shaped it a little so there will be less sanding.
Deck backer plate fastened with THIXO, everything gets to dry for a day or two, then we'll clean up any excess THIXO and fasten the replacement deck piece for the parts boat NORMAN.
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