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Experiencing a major leak somewhere around the wood that supports the starb'd propellor shaft log. Looks as though the rear support, that being the piece of wood that sandwichs the piece of wood in question with the boats ribs, has experienced some major electrolises damage. Bolts are exposed supporting nothing.
Anyway, it's my guess that those supports need to be removed in order to replace the under laying wood and repair the leaking problem. Has anyone had any experience with replacing the shaft logs and supporting wood structure on an old Egg? thanks |
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Hey Don- The leak on the shaft log on my boat was caused by the detoriation of the lead sheathing that lines the hull where the shaft passes through . It was an easy fix, but the boat has to come out of the water. I basically removed the shaft, took the shaft log out ( which is just screwed down) and then just clean the old lead out. I let is dry good and then gave it a good sanding down to bare wood. I put a temporary cover on the outside and filled the hole from the inside with permaflex, let it sit for about 5 minutem then took the cover off to let it drain. Put it back together and it hasn't leaked every since. Permaflex is a two part epoxy based paint,you can find it right on the internet. Highly recommend it. Good luck and don't give up the ship...jkf
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In an old post 9/05 I saw your discussion about shaft logs etc. I have a 37' Egg 1965 and the board under the shaft log is really leaking badly. I've used epoxy putty sticks to stuff under the board and around the log to slow the leaks way down but I need to do something without hauling the boat and doing major work. Any suggestions? It's still a bit wet and seeping in from various places. I know it's not simple to diagnose without seeing. And what is premaflex? - never used that. I'm trying to sell the boat (worn out from it all :-) so don't want to put major money into anymore. thanks - don |
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Hi John,
I have found that if you want to fill in some areas where the wood has worn away, you can mix the permaflex with sawdust or some other bulking agent and make it into a paste. Make sure the wood is dried out some and the area cleaned up of as much loose material as possible. I would get in their with a sharp scraper and a vacuum and clean it up as much as you can. Make sure you mix it up with both catalyst and accelerator in the right proportions. I usually mix up 2 cups to a quart at a time and it goes a long ways. If you have leftover mixed permaflex, you can put it into the freezer and thaw it out the next day. The thing to do is paint on some permaflex, mix some with the filler, and fill in areas that might need it. Then give it another coat or 2. This stuff gets stronger as the thickeness of the coats build up. Also you are better off recoating before the prior coat has fully cured. |
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The boat is on the beach and chocked. The shaft log and propellor shaft have been removed. The lead flashing, or what is left of it, is still in place. I should remove it, clean up the hole, seal the area btween the bottom planking and shaft log support (5200) and then give it a couple of coats of the permaflex. From the information recieved, it sounds as though it may prove tougher then the original lead. Prior to assembly of the shaft log, I will give the interior area of the shaft log support area the same treatment of permaflex. Sounds like a plan, I will definitely try it. Thanks for the come back..............jkf
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Egg Harbor Owners' Association Forum Egg Harbor Classics - Wood Vintage 67 Egg, Shaft log construction