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Re: [world-cruising] Fiberglass or Steel


Subject: Re: [world-cruising] Fiberglass or Steel
JAXAshby@XXX.XXX
Date: Fri May 16 2003 - 14:32:15 EDT


In a message dated 5/15/2003 7:27:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
capella@XXX.XXX writes:

> >The foam spray inside is to stop condensation. The main cause of rusting
> from
> >inside out.
>
> Does it stop rusting? Completely?

Generally considered so.

Or is it necessary to remove the foam>
> and inspect every few years?

No.

And if worried about it one can have an ultra-sound done on the hull. Some
owners have been known to drill holes in a hull to check for plate thickness,
then welding over the holes.

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