Dart 15 Forums

Alan Price wrote:

I've no experience of maintenance of glass boats and I've managed to collect a couple of knicks out of the skegs which I'd like to fill and smooth off. Is epoxy resin with fillers(West System 404) all right? I've got lots of this in the shed for regularly repairing my OK's centreboard and rudder. Any suggestions? What's the normal method? Thanks,Alan.

Kevin N.Wales replied:

Hi Alan
I have used a Gelcoat and filler repair pack available from Northampton Sailboats ?11.90, containing a small bottle of gelcoat and hardner plus resin thickener and mixing accessories. It comes as white but you can add colour tint if you want. You can make up tiny amounts which is good for small repairs. I seem to bash my skegs every time I go out, has anybody tried making a metal cap to cover this vulnerable area?

Alan replied:

Thanks for the pointer,Kevin. My boat is a very light grey so will need a tint. Are these available from the same source?

Kevin North Wales replied:

Hi Alan
The phone number for Northampton Sailboats is 01604 720500 or www.sailboats.co.uk . The part number is 727108 ?11.90 + tinter 'Quill Grey' 728208 ?6.94. Ask for a catalogue, they have loads of epoxy and other sticky stuff for fixing bumps.

Regards Kevin

Alan replied:

Thanks again Kevin.Your a gem.I've no excuses now to get on with it. Happy sailing, Alan.

Steve Sawford,secret-formula replied:

Phone me at work .01536 330477.
I`ll tell you the trick to re-gel the skegs,the less messy way.
Steve Sawford
www.sailingforall.com

PAUL BURTON replied:

ANYBODY WANT TO BUY MY DART 15 IT IS OLD BUT VERY GOOD CONDITION

Graham Myers replied:

I may well be interested in your Dart 15. Could you ring me on 01202 479800 (Christchurch)
Thanks.