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Epoxy: Blisters/Delamination Help *PIC*
By:Nonprophet
Date: 7/9/2017, 6:32 pm

Was getting ready to repaint the bottom on my Borealis XL when I noticed the two blisters in the pics below. One is about the size of a quarter, the other about five times that size. I opened up the largest one with a razor blade, the glass/resin has pulled away from the wood. The good news is that the wood underneath is solid with not rot visible. The boat is about 4 years old, and was built by one of Pygmy's master builders. I do not see any other evidence of blisters or delamination.

What's the best way to repair this?

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Epoxy: Blisters/Delamination Help *PIC*
Nonprophet -- 7/9/2017, 6:32 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 7/9/2017, 8:00 pm
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Nonprophet -- 7/9/2017, 9:02 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 7/9/2017, 9:14 pm
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Brian Nystrom -- 7/10/2017, 9:12 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 7/10/2017, 12:24 pm
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Nonprophet -- 7/10/2017, 10:51 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 7/11/2017, 3:20 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 7/9/2017, 9:08 pm
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Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K -- 7/10/2017, 7:47 am
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Rod Tait -- 7/10/2017, 9:17 am