Fixing dagger board chunk

How or what product do I use to repair a Dagger Board with a chunk missing on the trailing edge?

Its a CII one and I think its made from Epoxy? or a GRP foam sandwich, or whatever it is...you can tell I have no idea what i'm doing.

I have got a new one but fixing the old one would be good for spare/training.

Chunk is missing its about 3inches high and round 1inch into the board.

A Knee came down on its trailing edge after sliping trying to rite the boat.

Also I have a few holes and cracks in my europe hull (im making myself sound like a boat vandal) is this the right stuff to fill gaps and holes?

http://shop.pinbax.com/index.asp?selection=detailed&uid= 32398

Depending on how big the hole is:

If a largish hole (large enough that if you just used filler it would end up needing to be repaired in the near future)
- Find something to reinforce the repair, screws work well or lollypop sticks! (Make suer you remove the head of the screws so they wont be sticking out the side!!
- Key surface using either a file or rough sandpaper. Take away some of the edge of the damage to help the filler to bond
- Clean with acetone to remove dust and grease from the surface (nail polish remover if you cant get proper acetone)
- For the first section of the repair use something like P38 (availiable from halfords or all good car body shops). Use it to fill as much of the repair as possible and then use tape (preferably duct) to help it to fit to the existing profile.
(Theres 2 ways you can go from here) EITHER:
- Sand back the p38 until it is just below the top surface of the board, and then add a layer of gelcoat to the top in order to blend the repair in properly

OR
- Keep the p38 as the top layer and use a car body spray paint + primer to blend the colours and add a layer or protection

That would be my way of doing it to a knackered board, im sure somebody is bound to pick holes in it or have better suggestions!

Few tips:- When finishing the board, use wet and dry, not ally oxide paper, and work your way up the grades until you get a very smooth finish. You can then use a polishing compound to make it look new again (i recommend flavela G6 followed by G3, and if you want to be really anal about it a coat of wax/or polish as well!)
- If the hole isnt large enough to warrant any kind of screws or supports, dont worry about adding any additional support, the filler will be strong enough.

Edited by dave.blakesley

Do not use paint as it can be really bad if you later score the board Use the gelcoat method if looking for a pretty finish

Hi.

Would have put up the picture's sooner but on sunday I was in no state to get out of bed! and on monday the camera was playing hide and seek. you know how good inanimate objects are at hiding!!!

 

Anyway I hope they work

 

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