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    Posted: 27 October 2011 at 3:51pm
Wich tool is best suited to cut the kevlar hull of the L28? I need to cut a hole in my port cockpit seat to install a Lewmar window.
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rotozip with spiral bit
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I used a sawzall with fine hacksaw blade.  Drill the 4 corners first with a drill diameter  to match the radius of the corners.
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I like that technique. Thanks!
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the only thing that worries me about a sawzall  is the vibration can have a bad effect with gelcoat chipping and cracking.........just my 2cents
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Another option which works great on fiberglass is a 4 1/2 inch angle grinder using a thin fiber disk for cutting steel.  Lots of dust.
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