Glassing in removable fins

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GusD
GusD
NSW
79 posts
NSW, 79 posts
11 Sep 2017 10:00am
Hi guys,

I have a firewire tomo vanguard which runs the fcs fusion fin system. I bought it second hand, and I enjoy the board, however I have always struggled with some of the fin boxes, which seem to constantly leak through hairline cracks. This seems to be a common problem with these boards / this fin system (see e.g. www.swaylocks.com/forums/problems-fcs-fusion-plugs). I've had a few goes at re-glassing them, but the resin seems to never stick nor properly do the job, and water seems to still find its way in.

Considering that I always run the same fin setup (FCS PC7 quads), I'm toying with the idea of putting those fins in and then glassing around the bases / plugs to seal the whole system (not with cloth, just with resin).

Does anyone have any opinions? Are there any things I should note when doing this (obviously, I know it's a one way street and I won't be getting the fins back).

Cheers in advance
anthonyg2
anthonyg2
NSW
16 posts
NSW, 16 posts
11 Sep 2017 3:36pm
Silicone instead of resin?
HENDO 77
HENDO 77
WA
290 posts
WA, 290 posts
12 Sep 2017 2:57pm
Arildite is good ****
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