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Old 10-27-2012, 12:07 PM   #41
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Greetings,
I had occasion to have a peel and re-do job on a vessel. Overall, two layers were removed with specific areas ground out deeper. Extensive blisters with some in the 4" range. I DID look into the Hot-Vac" system but decided not to go that route. The yard then proceeded to give the stripped hull a pressure wash about every two weeks for the first while to totally remove the liquid blister residue. The hull was allowed to dry and two new layers of glass were applied with appropriate materials. Barrier coats and AF were applied and after a haul recently (5 years after the fact) no deterioration or blisters were visible.
Cost about $15K for a 42' hull. Was it necessary or needed? Did I WASTE the $$? I'm good with what I did.
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