I need a bit of help here . I have a small ship - 36 metres x 9 metres . Built to LR in 1968. We are looking at steelwork replacement at...
Hi, We are upgrading our generator (ac 3 phase). However it is 110 KW and we wish to use a bow thruster (start delta starting) which has a...
Hi Guys, At present when we do large gelcoat repairs on joins etc we have been using cabosil powder mixed with gelcoat as the final filler...
Anyone had much experience of G4 primer? We use it as a primer for plywood decks / bulkheads before applying GRP. Is it really worthwhile...
Hi all, Just a simple question about engine room vent intakes. The rule of thumb used to be 1 square inch per 1 horsepower. Can anyone...
Has anyone here had any experience with construction of a vessel to 'Nordic Boat Standards for Commercial Boats'? Im interested in finding out...
Any suggestions for the best type of router bit available for GRP? We are cutting scuppers through 15mm thick laminate. Have been using...
Hi All, On our 10 metre vessels (20 knot work / fishing boat) we use a simple csm / woven roving layup. I have been advised to change to...
Just wondering if any one has any experience of spray pva after spray gel (when applying on top of the surface , not mould layup)? I am finding...
Hi, Latest disaster. Boat has been out of mould for approx 5 weeks and barcols through gelcoat are getting from 35 down to 25 - a bit on the...
Hi All, We have up till recently been happy with our 3m air DA sanders and i thought that I had finally come accross something better than...
Hi, We are using a powder bound mat with iso resin as a skin coat. I have noticed that the mat has wetted out ok, but then as it has cured...
Hi, Just finally getting underway with our 35' workboat mould. Wondering about cores. Most of mine have balsa. Has anyone any thoughts...
All these question guys ! Is it worth puting mould sealer on my plug? Ive only used it once and i didnt think it made much difference. I...
Well guys, we are still surfacing this 35' plug. I guess I jumped the gun asking about which gelcoat to use earlier ! It seems to be going on...
Hi Guys, Im making a 35' plug at present and should be ready at the end of the week to start laying up the mould. Just wondering which gelcoat...
Just a simple question about the hardness of gelcoat that has been thinned and then sprayed. We have a surveyor coming in to the yard to...
Hi All, We are halfway through making a 35' plug. Pretty standard construction, MDF cnc cut frames & 1" square battens. We should be...
Just wondering if anyone has experience of seal kote 86? I am having major trouble releasing a 12 ft long wheelhouse mould from its plug. We...
Anyone here had experience of the 3DW female mould kit ? Neville