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Old 02-15-2011, 06:15 AM   #2
sunchaser
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RE: Manatee Blister Questions

Garry

From reading* your post is it correct to say your hull is solid FRP and not core? Blisters are not dependent upon fresh vs salt water - so say most. Lower water temperatures and annual on the hard layups can forestall the growth of blisters. Most water stored FRP hulls will sooner or later start to show some blisters. Opinions vary as you have noted*regarding the question of patch or peel. There are better and worse ways to do either.

This subject has been oft debated on this and other boating sites. One participant on this site has done a well documented peel job on his vessel - Ralph Yost. You may want to PM him to get some details.
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