Recently purchased a Prindle at what I think was a great price. Unfortunately one of the previous owners did a really rough and barely functional repair - that I removed yesterday. Afterwards, got an idea of the damage he attempted to fix. I'm fairly new to the boating world, though not unfamiliar with fiberglass work. I'm hoping someone has repaired similar damage, or could at least point me in the right direction.

Here's what they did on the other side... I'm not exactly sure what it is...

Also, inside the damaged hull are a few foam blocks Any idea what their function might've been?

Any and all information is greatly greatly appreciated.

It would be cheaper getting another hull . There are plenty of them around. Doug

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Doug Klem
Pensacola , Fl.
Blade F16
Prindle 18-2 w/spin
Prindle 18-2 x 3
Prindle 19 MX
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Scrapping the hull and getting a replacement one would definitely be the easiest route if that is an option. Repairing this hull is going to be quite involved, especially because you're going to have to un-do the previous "repair" before you even start.

You will basically need to re-connect the hull side wall to the deck. I think the majority of the glass will be added to the inside of the hull, but you will probably also want to added some glass to the outside of the hull. Dealing with the existing hull/deck joint is going to be a pain. Here is a link to a post I put up on the Hobie forum describing deck seam reinforcement I did on my Hobie 18. This may be helpful. I think you would have to basically do the same thing but to an even greater extent.

Keep in mind that the hull/deck seam is critical to the hull's strength, especially right at the front crossbar connection. The failed seam could easily allow the hull to collapse and snap off the bow.

http://www.hobiecat.com/f…ewtopic.php?f=13&t=49780

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