On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 23:21:16 +0100, Kalico wrote:

Yikes! Lots of very technical answers.

I am less concerned with the strength of bond, since it is not for
anything critical.

More that I would hate to apply something which would then dissolve a
hole into the bottom of my boat!

Thanks for all advice - I really appreciate it. Hell, there is
certainly some good knowledge on this group.

Hi,

Have a look at:

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=lang_en&ie=UTF-8&q=group%3Arec.boats.building+epoxy+polyester
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=lang_en&ie=UTF-8&q=group%3Arec.boats.building+fibreglass+repair&b tnG=Search

Epoxy gives a much better bond than polyester BTW.

cheers,
Pete.