Fibreglassing in console

[Gramas]

Thanks to a fellow ribnet member I've now got a console to fit, due to it not having fixing flange after removal do I have one added or just glass console to deck inside & out?Be great to have experienced advice on best way to fit!

[kasba]

Originally Posted by Gramas

Thanks to a fellow ribnet member I've now got a console to fit, due to it not having fixing flange after removal do I have one added or just glass console to deck inside & out?Be great to have experienced advice on best way to fit!

It's best to add one before fitting for strength and its intrigrated into the console as you will have good access to both sides then fitting to the deck in my experience

[Gramas]

So defo glass a new fixing flange on base before fitting n glassing inplace then.

[kasba]

Originally Posted by Gramas

So defo glass a new fixing flange on base before fitting n glassing inplace then.

Defo, it's the only way you can be sure to get a good fixing, are you doing it yourself ? Have you glassed before ?

[Gramas]

Never glassed so getting local company that make fishing boats to do all that

[Gramas]

Was thinking using sikaflex to fix down before glassing inside n out as dont want to drill deck

[Downhilldai]

If you're getting a GRP expert to do it, then you're best asking them how they think it should be done.

[kasba]

Glassing it is cool ! No need for anything else as long as the prep is done right

[Gramas]

What in terms of prep work needs to be done? Im guessing all surfaces paint free , dust removed n cleaned off

[kasba]

Yes, gel coat removed, rough finish for the glass to take hold !

[Gramas]

Cheers kasba, lad whos doing it once all previous holes been smothly patched over etc is going to flow coat the console n single jockey, will do a progress diary

[kasba]

Cool, no worries, it's a easy job to do, just takes time