Damage to Planning Strakes
Submitted by Toby Roe on Wed, 2012-10-17 13:29
Hi All,
I have some damage to the bow section of the planning strakes on my sea ray that I strongly suspect is being caused by the bunks on the trailer. I removed the Teflon strip that the previous owner had on the bunks and replaced it with marine carpet but the damage still seems to be getting worse.
Could anyone recommend a good shipwright or similar that could diagnose the problem with my trailer, set it up properly and then repair the fiberglass and gelcoat on the planning strakes.
Cheers
Toby
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Rob H
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where are you?He is probably
where are you?
He is probably only going to watch it come on and off the trailer to see where its hitting though?
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Toby Roe
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I am in Armadale but can take
I am in Armadale but can take the boat anywhere. I have tried to look at the boat coming off the trailer but can't really notice anything too bad although this is my first boat with bunks so I have no idea about what it "should" look like. It is not a nice feeling thinking that I am damaging the boat everytime I launch it.
chris raff
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Can you get a few pics up
Can you get a few pics up Toby ...and then hopefully get to second base from there
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Toby Roe
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I will try to post some
photos added
CCC
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Try the insureance company. I
Try the insureance company. I know a bloke that got similar damage done on insurance
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Olliej
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this happened to me so i
this happened to me so i switched the bunks to rollers and it was resolved. otherwise try backing trailer further into water if bunks only at rear of trailer
chris raff
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Gelcoat chipping
trailer in too deep I think , allowing boat to bang side to side causing the chipping until it lines up..I'd be putting the bunker end just in the water and then pulling it up , hopefully that resolves it without the expense of refitting trailer ....chipping looks to be just cosmetic you can buy diy gelcoat repair kits ...hopefully some others will also give their view otherwise relist the topic now you have pics...
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Toby Roe
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Thanks. I'll keep that in
Thanks. I'll keep that in mind next time I am launching and retriving.
Prego
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Bibra Lake Fibreglass (Steve) at OConnor
Did my u/water gelcoat repairs. Can't see any of them now.
Scotte
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Also they seem too close to
Also they seem too close to the strakes.is it possible to move them in slightly?