[Rhodes22-list] Fiber-glassing in Winter?

[Michael McKay]

Another option would be to remove the centerboard from the boat so you can do the work inside—much better for control of temperature.  It is bit of a pain to remove, but that will give you the opportunity to inspect the entire system and replace the gasket and any other components if necessary. 

I would definitely replace the centerboard line regardless. 

FYI I have a lot of gasket material available to Rhodie who needs it—just pay shipping.  

Michael McKay
(630) 209-2054 (m)

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> On Dec 9, 2023, at 5:46 PM, Jeff Kantor <canusmajor54 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I have a boat in for work in NY State over the winter.  The temperature is
> maintained for glass work by building a shrink wrap chamber under the boat,
> large enough for a heater and work space.  Work can be done in the bumper
> temp seasons.  Dead winter is still too cold to play.
> 
>> On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 3:16 PM Jeff Smith Photo <jeffsmithphoto at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I need to do some fiberglass work on the centerboard this Winter.  The boat
>> is on the trailer without clearance for me to get under.  I have seen some
>> YouTube videos of getting the boat off the trailer with jacks, but for
>> various reasons (space around boat, slope of driveway where it sits, etc.)
>> I'm reluctant to do so.
>> So I could have my yard use a travel lift to put the boat on jack-stands
>> high enough  to work under.  The temperature then becomes the
>> problem.Everyone I have talked to says wait 'til Spring so the substrate is
>> at least 60 degrees F.  But I want to do it sooner, if possible.
>> My plan is to warm the centerboard where I need to do the repairs with heat
>> lamps on either side and bring it up to temp. I plan to be present when
>> using the lamps to avoid the possibility of fire...
>> Has anyone had experience or tips?
>> Or should I just wait until Spring?
>> Jeff Smith
>> Rhodes 22 RADIANT #101
>> 2019/2016
>>