I am swaying towards just mahogany and oil. In addition I’m also adding a new wheelhouse. I’ll be making a mould out of melamine and laying the...
No, couple of layers of 450 an white flow coat.
Im fitting new gunwales to an IP24. Plan is to build them up out of mahogany to mabye 125mm wide and 140mm deep and wrap them in fiberglass. As...
No, the other mould was in terrible shape so didn’t go through with it. Yes there is an array of boats available I was thinking there may be a...
No, it’s a mould I’ve bought - image of the finished boat attached hopefully. There is paperwork with it but I’ve not seen it yet so may be...
Specifically for the UK, what is the minimum requirements for being able to mould, build and sell a small craft with an outboard? Is it a long...
Hi, Considering starting to spray gelcoat but have a few questions. Gun im looking at is the G100 cup gun for its price and apparent easy...
Hi, I’m hoping someone can recommend a simple layup for a 17ft clinker open boat. I’ve attached a pic of the mould for reference. thanks[ATTACH]
No, ply frames. It’s relatively cheap to cnc them so would save me some time. I was for purchasing the plans for the rb16 from boat builders...
Hi, I’m wondering if there’s any CAD drawings about for a gentleman’s runabout. No real specs in mind...probably 12ft - 20ft, outboard or...
hi, Wondering what suitable alternatives there is to duratec primer? My mould has quite a few star cracks on it so planning on flattening it all...
Hi all. I’m for making a few small 10ft tenders. I’ve been advised by a very reputable builder that 1 layer of 450csm and 2 further layers of...
Rite, straight to the point...I didn't add enough harder to the gelcoat. Don't ask me why or how but for some dopey reason I only added harder to...
Here's a photo
Hi Got myself a 15ft Canadian canoe mould and was wondering of a layup schedule. I have experience with Fiberglass as I've build a few boats...
is this the type of core you were looking for? http://www.cfsnet.co.uk/acatalog/Nidaplast_Sheets.html
Got it almost done now. Basically trimmed up ready for bonding. Just have to layup the steering console some evening. Must say its turned out...
The guy who has reccommended it just used in on an 18 footer hes biulding and he said its grand. Good to get input from the pro's tho to know what...
Thanks tunnels for your input. Ive been reccommended to do this as this is the materials ive got and i does look more than ample. 1. 1 coat...
Also what layup would you recommend on the hull. This is the exact boat im building...