Osmosis Repairs, Tauranga

Osmosis repairs to the below waterline of a vessel

We have been repairing osmosis damage to fiberglass since 1998 and have the expertise and equipment to carry out professional repairs. We can carry out simple isolated Osmosis blistering work through to complete hull repairs involving hull planning, monitoring of the drying out process aided by the use of our specialised ‘HotVac’ machine, relaying new fiberglass layers using Vinyl Ester resigns, epoxy fairing, applying epoxy paint protective layers, and finally completing the job with antifouling.

Mobile Shed to keep your vessel dry, if required. 

If required, we can use a mobile work shed to protect your vessel from the rain while carrying out osmosis repairs. If you have an osmosis problem, we can talk you through the repair process and provide you with a full costing.

Our HotVac Machine in Action

The HotVac machine speads upthe time it takes to thouroughly dry out the fibreglass areas of your hull before the area affected by osmosis can be repaired, saving the boat owner money to be up on the hardstand. It also reducing the likelihood of osmosis reocurring in the future. 

HotVac Machine used in osmosis repairs

Hutcheson Boatbuilders Ltd,
17 Hikuwai Place, Sulphur Point,
Tauranga 3110, New Zealand.

Postal Address:
PO Box 339,
Tauranga, 3140.


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