[C320-list] Catalina 320 spun-bound polyester

[Chris Burti]

Spun Polyester would be my guess as to the material you described. If so,
it can be replaced with glas mat in a repair, then a layer of heavy  woven
roving and finally several of layers of cloth. You will need to grind out
the repair area tapering out at least twelve inches/30 cm away from the
damage in order make a strong bond and end up with a smooth, fair repair. I
prefer to use epoxy for repairs as it forms a stronger bond to old laminate
than does laminate.

I have had little success using email with the good folks at
Catalina...They do a great job of customer service through the phone
though. If you are in Europe, open a Skype account...pretty cheap way to
call overseas that way.

On Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 12:30 AM, Yam B <yamixyz at gmail.com> wrote:

> >  I would call or email Gerry Douglas at Catalina Yachts and ask him
>
> Do you have his contact info? I am not sure how to get it. Please send me
>  private email if you do
>
> On this website they mention something about spun-bound polyester I am
>  wondering if this is it
> http://www.boatus.com/jackhornor/sail/catalina320.asp
>



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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC