rod box inserts

[phester]

I had tried an Email and phone call to Flounderpounder to inquire about new boxes, 3 days later, no responce,must be real busy. My original boxes weren't in to bad a shape so I decided to give it a go w/ the repair. Typical cracks where the mounting screws are,discolored, and sorta flimsy by design. Purchased a can of Evercoat27 all purpose filler for the cracks and the Interlux polyurethane in white....[I read somewhere in an old post that the person wasn't happy w/the Interlux,but, the sales guy swore to me up and down it would be fine] and at 30.00 a quart it better be.After " V-ing" out the cracks w/a small triangular file I laid the filler in. Sandable in 20 mins. and feathered in a second coat. Sand that down and applied the paint.I don't have a sprayer but I do have good brushes so w/my Purdy 2", the paint goes on.I didn't think the application was going to well because it was leaving more brush marks than anticipated,but after about 10 mins. or so the brush marks were gone and it looks as if I did used a sprayer. My only complaint is that the white is too white, so on the second coat I'm going to try and tone it down w/ some tint. Shy of that, they look great and will look even nicer against the newly restored teak.

[Mulv80]

Phes, How did the Evercoat 27 work out, I would be interested in this possibly for fillinf small screw holes and some light fairing. Sounds like you did a nice job, lets see some pics.

[phester]

Mulv, I can't compare it to anything else because this is the first time I did any sort of repair like that. The Evercoat is a 2 part material,the "filler" and the "hardener",I ended up using about 1/4 of the can, and then a smaller batch for the 2nd application. Just follow the directions, it was pretty simple. Be advised, you don't have too much time to work w/it. In fact the 1st batch may have had a bit too much hardener in it cause it set up pretty quick. As for sanding, it's pretty tough stuff, try not to lay to much on, then sand w/ 150 and then 220. Takes paint nicely. Seems like it would be good for filling screw holes,but, I am no expert in glass repair....still wouldn't hurt to ask around.Oh...about the pictures,I've got a new Dell here and a new digital camera,I can use both of them individually, more so the camera,I sorta stumble around w/ the computer...so I have no other excuse about no pics other than I'm an idiot...always have to rely on the TinMan to help me

[Airslot]

Phester, pics aren't that bad, heck I did it on my first try today. *As for the filler, I've heard it's good stuff and yes, if you get just a little extra hardner in it, it will kick quick.
Heres the rodbox from FPMarine:


Airslot

[msbhammer]

Seen a pic. or somebodys on here that had all teek rod holders. She looked sweet, but bet ya is cost a a pretty $$$.
I have two semi new one's that I will be installing as well once that cold air stops blowing up from the Delaware Bay. Brrrrr :'(

[macojoe]

Looks great!! Don't sweat not having the teak!! One last thing not to have to worry about!