How do I know if they're blisters?

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by cyrano138

The cal 20 hull is pretty thin. I guess I just need to sulk about it for a bit, and then accept that I'll have to start saving for another boat before too long. Maybe it'll last awhile.

I haven't been able to do any work on it for a few weeks because of finals, but I'll be getting back to it next week and then I'll have a better idea of just how extensive the hydrolysis is. If it's isolated in a few places I can grind away and lay up some fiberglass without having to alter my repair plans too much. If it's everywhere I don't see an efficient way to grind the whole hull down without having to invest in a power planer or something that would strip it. And I'm not really sure it would be worth the time and expense for what, in perfect restored condition, would be a $3,000 boat.

OH! It's a Cal 20. I say clean them, dry them, patch them, paint it, sail it and don't waste a single moment of sleep over it! That's a tough little boat that will most likely outlive you no matter what you do.

[cyrano138]

Originally Posted by Don C L

OH! It's a Cal 20. I say clean them, dry them, patch them, paint it, sail it and don't waste a single moment of sleep over it! That's a tough little boat that will most likely outlive you no matter what you do.

Possibly the only message that's included a prediction about something outliving me that made me happy.