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1 Broken hook and fiberglass rod
Broken centerboard hook and 3/4" fiberglass threaded rod used as backbone for hook rebuild.
Date: 11/28/2012
Views: 710
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2 Mark hole for drilling
File damaged area and mark for drilling. I use a dremel to route out the initial hole area (~1/4" deep)so the 3/4" drill bit will not wonder
Date: 11/28/2012
Views: 769
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3 hole drilled
3/4" hole drilled to ~ 3" depth along the spine
Date: 11/28/2012
Views: 711
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4 Rod set in fiberglass resin
Put fiberglass resin in hole ~ half full. Insert threaded fiberglass rod, twins around a little. Wipe off over spill and let set.
Date: 11/28/2012
Views: 707
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5 Hook wrap with rope & resin
Wrap rod with resin impregnated fiberglass rope (string) around rod to build up bulk for hook creation.
Date: 11/28/2012
Views: 706
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6 Hook shape marked out
Mark hook shape using other centerboard hook as template.
Date: 11/28/2012
Views: 857
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7 dremel shaped hook
Use dremel (or similiar tool) to shape hook. Paint with white marine epoxy or gelcoat (optional)
Date: 11/28/2012
Views: 804
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