rusty69

No it isn't, I'm bald.

The lady doth protest too much methinks Britney.

I knew that too. Smellys idea of sticking an eco fan on each alternator pointing at the other one should sort your problems.

I knew that. Did you resolve your overheating alternator problem from last year?

What affect (effect) does the use of an alternator to battery charger have on the alternator temperature? I recall you have one.

By the time you have finished it will be a super nova!

West epoxy is always expensive. Cheaper epoxies are available, but still overkill imo.

The solder joints on one of our alternators used to melt until i realised the battery was seriously knackered.

Nah. Just stick the beemer on the roof of the boat and relocate alternator. Sorted!.....until you get to a bridge.

Have you tried a pressure washer on it to get the muck off? I personally wouldn't bother with the expense of epoxy unless the gel coat has been compromised. What does the inside look like?

Over-easy?

Exactly, they are glued on with Gluons!

Peel ply is just a release fabric. This is a good read about fibreglass repair using epoxy resin:- https://www.westsystem.com/wp-content/uploads/Fiberglass-Manual-2015.pdf I reckon your dinghy though just need a clean, rubdown and stick the most cost effective paint you can get hold of. It won't last many years before it will need doing again though.

No, but this is:-

Narrowboats!