Hi Over Easy, Thank's for your 2 cents worth regarding the use of aluminium underwater. You are correct about its negative aspects but I think the PO attached it as a matter of expediency for a damage cover-up rather than protection. Time and further inspection will tell. I employed a diver to free ...

Hi Over Easy, Thank you for your prompt, helpful reply. On your advice, I will use the EPOXY technique as it bonds with both poly and epoxy and I'm familiar with its use. The history of this problem:The boat lives in a slip in salt water. A PO attached an aluminium shield to the leading edge of the ...

My 1999 X has some damage to the leading edge of the centreboard which I intend fixing shortly.
Do I use polyester or expoxy resin? Has anyone done such a repair and what are your tips? Thanks.

I am looking for the dimensions of a X mainsail. Information would be appreciated. Thanks.

We have been experiencing extreme heat conditions in S E Queensland. Temps of 37-38 have been regularly recorded in the coastal regions with smoke haze being the most debilitating issue for the elderly. Visibility has been down to 3 nautical miles despite winds of up to 25 kts but it's raining light...

Perhaps we could rely on that bright morning star?

Before I'm corrected, it should be: above and to the rear of the gally area.

Look for a brass plate, starboard side, tramsom. Also there is one above and abaft of the stove area. From memory the laast two numerals give the build year.

Of general interest but on topic, I am very happy with my Raymarine EV100. It suits the hydraulic drive and the motor sound is reassuring.

Transom seat and cabin liner.
Poly repairs going well.

Yukonbob that is exactly what I am doing.

After being advised by BWY the construction (everything) is by ployester resin and after further discussion with my specialist advisor ( an aerospace composits engineer), I will be using the poly system for my current repairs. Progress of the work will be posted. The boatworkstoday youtube compariso...

An excellent video. Well produced. Thanks 1st Sail.

Thanks everyone for your replies.
We will go with epoxy.

I am undertaking some minor repairs on my X and my specialist adviser has suggested I ask the following question:
Is the Mac X constructed using EPOXY or POLYESTER resin?
I respectfully ask for a simple answer. Thanks.