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On 5/29/07, Larry McNeil <> wrote:
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> Folks - I have run across someone who mentioned the existance of a
> fireglass mite - similar to a termite - that threatens fibreglass
> hulls. I have not heard of such a problem - I have heard of and
> understand blistering and what to do about it and to prevent it, but do
> not know of a mite that eats fibreglasss or any of the resins in marine
> use. Anyone help me out? My thoughts are to simply dismiss the issue,
> but you never know.....what you don't know!
Yes. Sadly, the polyestermite was discovered some years ago. It's believed
to have been introduced in cans of improperly prepared relative bearing
grease.
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Best,
Bryan Genez
"Capella" V40-158
New Bern, NC
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