Dart 15 Forums

Robert Ulph wrote:

How do I go about repairing holes in the hulls of my boat? I've got about four (!) now and am tired of repeatedly putting tape over them. I've tried to persuade Steve Sawford to carry out the repairs, but since I don't have any means of transporting my boat to his workshop, he doesn't seem to be very keen. Can anyone point me to instructions on how to do the repairs myself?

Robert Ulph replied:

Oh, forgot to say, the boat's at Grafham.

Nick replied:

There was a good article in dinghy sailing magazine a while back cant remember when but they may be able to help

Charles replied:

try to coax a friendly Grafham sailor to lend you his trailer?

Simon replied:

Have a look in this web page,"sailpower.com" I felt that it is very informative even more so with the film clips to help you on the way.

George Stephen replied:

are covered in page 16 of the Dart 15 Rigging Manual - on this site under manuals if you can't find yours.

But it doesn't help tell you how to mix up the right colour, a matter of some import as Laser Centre now only provide a very limited range of ready mixed Gelcoat colours - I don't know what, if anything, Brian Phipps can provide.

Bob replied:

I did offer Robert last Sunday, but I think he fancies a DIY project

cat bitz replied:

You can get gelcoat made to the exact colour in quite small quantities. The colour is matched from a sample of your own boat. if anybody is interested the company is based in Birmingham and I can find out there name and number for you.

Regards

andy Morse