Thanks. I was able to contact PAR and he suggested using the milled fiber with the resin and reduce the number of layers to 5 versus...
This is a complete engine stringer replacement on a 30 foot dual I/O with a mid stringer section also being replaced. The engine stringers are two...
I have a stringer that has a schedule as follows: 1. 4 OZ CSM 2. 18 OZ woven 3. 4 OZ CSM 4. 18 OZ woven made with VE resin. I am making...
10-4, will add two more layers and go have a beer or three.......need to find a smaller boat for a project this is not one to learn so much on for...
Thanks Par!!! I did several test panels before I started and they all are running 1/4 of an inch....all five. I kept all the glass that was...
Thanks Par!! The area of concern is the area of thick buildup the factory had that was removed along the stringer 10 inches out on the hull. They...
I have the stringers in with 8 total layers of DB170. That includes 4 tab/tape layers and 4 full covers all staggered ......One full cover layer...
LOL..... Long necks it will be !! Think I will run the biggest one first, then stagger a run of tape, then the next biggest one staggered, then a...
Sorry Par. issue, plan was/is to tape 4 or 5 layers of 10 inch wide 1700 staggered, then come back with 4 layers of 1700 over the stringer and...
Thanks!! With that being said, I still plan to run 5 layers of staggered tape (8 out on hull and 2 up the stringer, 7 out and 3 up ect.) then 4...
I did a cheap deflection test for stiffness. I took a 8 by 8 inch square of 4 layers 1700, setup a small block on each side, setup a dial under it...
Sorry Par, I am still looking at the stringer. The test panel with 5 layers of 1700 is no where as strong as the the VE, 2 thick CSM/2 Heavy woven...
Thanks Par....makes sense. If you had to suggest the layup, what would think it should be to create the same strength on this 30 foot boat...
Hey, I do have one question. If epoxy is stronger than poly, then why would using epoxy with CSM become the weak link in the Lam due to the resin...
Great info Thanks!!!
Thanks for the info. I am glad to hear both sides of the issue. I do understand there is more than one way to approach an issue and again THANKS!!...
I only had 12-18 mm on the hull floor and tab area. Up the stringer and top was 4-5 soooo do I tape 5 layers of 8 inch 1700 staggered first then...
With csm....hate to even ask that question
What do you think about using 1708 with epoxy. Thanks!!
You are correct, looks like mostly resin with thick...REALLY THICK CSM and woven ...2 of each...just wondered if only 4 layers of 17 was what i...
