Centerboard Patch

Submitted by jcork on Mon, 10/12/2009 - 01:22
I recently got a Scot after a 2 year search. It is a Douglass #1922. I have taken out the centerboard and along the edge the metal is exposed. I have grinded off barnacles and used a screwdriver and a heavy fishing knife to dig out barnacles from between the glass and the metal. The glass has widened bit due to this invasion. My thought was to squeeze epoxy into it, clamp it back to its original thickness, and then reglass the actual edge. Any tips or advise? -- jack Jack Corcoran
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Jack, Contact Flying Scot, Inc, they have a template for the

Submitted by David Lochner on Mon, 10/12/2009 - 08:17.
Jack, Contact Flying Scot, Inc, they have a template for the the CB and directions on how to repair it. Dave #1794

This link may be helpful reading about centerboard repairs http

Submitted by Dave812 on Mon, 10/12/2009 - 10:36.
This link may be helpful reading about centerboard repairs http://sailrace.blogspot.com/2008/06/flying-scot-centerboard-repair.html

Great pictures.

Submitted by jcork on Mon, 10/12/2009 - 22:22.
Great pictures. Looking at the before pictures I thought you had my centerboard, sans barnacles! Thanks, they are a big help. Jack Corcoran

Dave812 was my inspiration during my CB repairs.

Submitted by SavageViews on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 22:32.
Dave812 was my inspiration during my CB repairs. Here's an excerpt: The leading edge was so badly damaged, there was actually a large accumulation of clay between the lead balast and the outer fiberglass causing a bulging in the airfoil shape. I ended up cutting out a curved section of fiberglass from the leading edge (both sides) and repairing it with about 4-5 layers of 1.5oz mat. I faired the repair and other leading edge defects with Interlux Watertite and finished with two coast of VC Performance (after removing LOTS of bottom paint) the board looks almost new.
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I also have detailed instructions on my club site http://www.

Submitted by wojtase1 on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 13:49.
I also have detailed instructions on my club site http://www.sailqyc.com/node/177