Hi all, You can use coosa nautical 20 its about 50 percent lighter than ply,Kledgecell,or balsa. Between the three I would say the coosa is the...
Hey Blakey, I agree with Sam on this,if you do not want to use 3/4 fir ply which I think would be fine, I would then suggest going with Coosa...
Hi, Great to see your having fun, on the bilge pump in a small boat you should always go with as large a pump as possible if it were me I would...
Hey Blakey, Was there foam floatation in the hull, I know the U.S.C.G. regs require it in hulls under 20 ft. The foam will also help reduce...
Diameter of the P.V.C. pipe 1/2 inchI.D.=3/4 O.D.
Build up your outer skin with about 3 layers of 1808 that will give you about 3/16 of an inch, also put a layer of stitch mat on before you put...
Hey Blakey, I see your chugging along I bet your feeling a little itchy. Great to see your making progress. I think you going a little overboard...
Hi, Forget the micro ballon mixtures that stuff flys all over the place, been there and done that. Go with the bluewater fairing compound it...
Hi, Really no difference, just as good and about 30 percent less. I found out about it through power boat reports, they are the only puplication...
Hi Blakey, I don't see a problem with it. But I do not know why you don't just go with a non blushing type. Mas or this one from...
Hi again, One other thing, Ondarv is right it may show up again,if you have removed all of the gell coat already you can put a layer of stitch...
Hi, Forgot to tell you all of these products can be brushed if you do not have spray equipment,and unless you have a fresh air supply system you...
Hi, If you have removed all of the gell coat you should use an epoxy fairing compound, then two or three coats of an epoxy high build primer and...
Hi all, Listen to Par, low visconsity epoxy like Mas,www.aeromarineproducts.com or fiberglass coatings inc brand are all superior for restoration...
Hi, I missed something here you said reiforce TRANSOM,why do you have to do this, is it soft, flexing, or are their cracks. Are you installing a...
Hi, I would stay away from the hardware or homedepot type stuff, if your looking to use foam go with something like penskie board, coosa,or...
Hi all, I guess your only refering to the floor and not stringers, transoms, and decks/gunnels. Steigercraft has been building a solid fiberglass...
Hi, Vic is right,this will be a labor of love and you have to be comitted,with that said here we go. First you should have some sort of shelter...
Hi, To answer your question as to why wood is used in floor's, decks and transoms, if this was all done in solid fiberglass you would have a boat...
Hi, If you can load some photos it would help. Start by checking thru-hull fittings, drain plugs, ect. It's hard for me to tell without pictures...
