Seeing light through the bowsprit

[Douglas]

Just a note , is that some long-time cruisers have seen epoxy laminations of wood , to delaminate in service .

Could it be poor prep of the surfaces, or could it be softening of the epoxy glue, due to heat, from tropical sun,,,,

My bottom line is ,,,, are the adhesives involved , approved for aircraft construction ?

I Love and admire that Brion Toss used the self thought out term, of,,,, " building in a reserve, of neglect " , when planning your rigging application . He had very good reason , to take this direction ,,,,, His experience, dictated, this policy !

L & L Pardey , believe that adhesive epoxy softens at a temperature of 150 degrees F , and they have proof , of that claim ,,,, just ask them ! or did I get my numbers wrong ?

Could be ! , What ever , but my best bet would be to re-laminate that bowsprit with an approved structural glue and using the approved guidelines of that adhesive .

Without question my confidence in Brion's recommendations , is beyond reproach,,,,, it is just so bad that he is spread soooo thin, among us ,,, Ouch !

Douglas