GFlex + Fiberglass tape for Keel repair or reinforcement/protection

Patched up a beat up leaky Prowler 13 with a keel that was worn through.

Did a little research and found G-Flex mentioned in prior posts.  GFlex comes in two forms - standard and thickened.  Standard comes in plastic bottles, thickened comes in tubes.  I used the standard.

According to the instructions to bond G-flex to polyethylene - hit it w/ the flame from a torch to oxidize the surface to improve adhesion.  It was already scuffed.

Cut fiberglass tape to fit.

Apply a layer of GFlex epoxy to the keel.

Apply fiberglass tape.

Apply more GFlex on top.

Add another layer of fiberglass tape if necessary + more GFlex.

Wait for it to cure.

Sand to smooth the edges.

This repair can use more sanding.  In hindsight I should have applied a smaller piece of fiberglass tape first, then a larger layer on top. 

Nice
Maybe something I can do now as preventive measure before my bottom wears out

Nice repair 

Nice Marv, I love Gflex its a great product, sealed up a scupper hole last year with it, still going strong

Looks good. Thanks for the tutorial, I'll be doing that soon.

Looks good. Thanks for the tutorial, I'll be doing that soon.

Aaron:  I have lots of fiberglass tape and epoxy leftover.  Let me know if you want to use it.

Thanks Marv.
I see that happening in the not so far future.

Nice!  Looks like a great solution for keel repair.


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GFlex is great stuff! 

Very cool.  Thanks Marv.  I'll have to give GFlex a try.

thanks for that. I have the keel tape. in 2 uses its already worn through. gonna have to order some.

vin