AboutKeith Patton Expertise I can answer questions regarding fresh and salt water Catamarran Sailing, techniques and equipment. I can also answer questions regarding the repair of decks and the updating and installation of running and standing rigging on mono-hulls
Experience I have sailed catammarans in fresh and salt water for over 16 years.
I currently own and sail a 30 ft monohull out of Kemah on Galveston Bay, on which I carried out a complete refit.
Expert: Keith Patton Date: 6/22/2007 Subject: windsurfing mast
Question Hello,
I have a windsurfing mast that is made of fiberglass. When cleaning or handling the mast, some of the glass fibers get into my skin. Is there a coating or paint I can apply to prevent this?
Answer Forget paint, if the fiberglass is delaminating you should recoat it with epoxy resin, that would have the elastic properties you need and would keep any more fiberglass from delaminating. Get West System epoxy resin and put a coat or two on the mast and your problems should be solved. You'll want to take off any hardware before coating it. Go buy some of the little disposable rollers and the hardware store. They work great with the resin and reduce brush marks.
