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Old 04-07-2015, 06:21 AM   #7
Peter B
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City: Ex-Brisbane, (Australia), now Bribie Island, Qld
Vessel Name: Now boatless - sold 6/2018
Vessel Model: Had a Clipper (CHB) 34
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 10,101
Agree totally re the paint issue. We had our Clipper 34 two pack repainted about 5 yrs ago, and it still looks as good as new gelcoat. As to the fire damage…I suspect it it was not heated enough to burn, it is probably ok, but a good sand back before re-painting the area would allow that to be checked. However, even if damaged enough to need repair, it need not be a deal breaker if not a large area. Fibreglass composites are so forgiving in that respect. Just consider the Volvo round the world ocean racing boat, Vestas Air. It ran aground on a coral reef and they are repairing it right now to get back in the race.

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