Osmosis

[nshawdvm]

Anyone else dealing with blisters? I started seeing significant numbers a few years ago and I’m tired of working on them every time I haul out. Anyone bit the bullet and had a peel and dry then relaminate job done?

I’m so deep into this boat I can hardly stand it!

Thanks

Nick

[KEVIN BAERG]

Previous owner of Blue had that or something similar done I believe in Mexico, shortly after he had bought the boat in the Bay/Delta area. Never had a problem afterwards. I could put you in touch with him - he lives in Sidney, BC.

Kevin Baerg (sold Blue in 2019)

On May 5, 2023, at 7:49 PM, nshawdvm <nsha...@shaw.ca> wrote:

Anyone else dealing with blisters? I started seeing significant numbers a few years ago and I’m tired of working on them every time I haul out. Anyone bit the bullet and had a peel and dry then relaminate job done?

I’m so deep into this boat I can hardly stand it!

Thanks

Nick

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[Edwin]

Hi Kevin

I’ve had my Cal Cruising 46 (hull no 5 1968 year built ) for 16 years now, home port here in marina del Rey CA

In my first haul out three years (13 years ago) after purchase

There were a lot of blisters-like chicken pox

They did the work-grounded out each one and filled with microballons and faired

That was 13 years ago

Subsequent bottom painting and haul outs every 4 years or so

Very minimal blistering - very satisfying 

The base solid fiberglass epoxy is solid and intact. No water intrusion nor any moisture 

The blisters were superficial and did not affect the strength and integrity of the thick solid fiberglass hull

We used Trinidad 70% Cooper anti fouling

Paint- two layers and three at the waters edge

From what I’m told blistering is also affected by water temp and different marinas-sea water- affect blister formation 

So no I would not Nuke the problem unless your situation is critical and unbearable 

Good luck

Edwin

S/V Lahlia

Cal Cruising 46

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On May 6, 2023, at 10:36 AM, 'KEVIN BAERG' via cal46 <ca...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Previous owner of Blue had that or something similar done I believe in Mexico, shortly after he had bought the boat in the Bay/Delta area. Never had a problem afterwards. I could put you in touch with him - he lives in Sidney, BC.

To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cal46/8A1CEB1F-C732-4CEB-AB70-E347EE9A87DA%40me.com.

[Edwin]

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On May 7, 2023, at 8:49 AM, Edwin <edw...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Kevin

[Edwin]

Hi Kevin

I’ve had my Cal Cruising 46 (hull no 5 1968 year built ) for 16 years now, home port here in marina del Rey CA

In my first haul out three years (13 years ago) after purchase

There were a lot of blisters-like chicken pox

They did the work-grounded out each one and filled with microballons and faired

That was 13 years ago

Subsequent bottom painting and haul outs every 4 years or so

Very minimal blistering - very satisfying 

The base solid fiberglass epoxy is solid and intact. No water intrusion nor any moisture 

The blisters were superficial and did not affect the strength and integrity of the thick solid fiberglass hull

We used Trinidad 70% Cooper anti fouling

Paint- two layers and three at the waters edge

From what I’m told blistering is also affected by water temp and different marinas-sea water- affect blister formation 

So no I would not Nuke the problem unless your situation is critical and unbearable 

Good luck

Edwin

S/V Lahlia

Cal Cruising 46

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Sent from my iPhone

On May 7, 2023, at 8:49 AM, Edwin <edw...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Kevin