Thanks for taking the time to provide your knowledge! When you say "chine", I am thinking of the lines on the outside of a fiberglass speed boat,...
Unfortunately, what is available and what is legal are two different things. It is still cheaper to go into the jungle and cut down a tree and...
Here are some photos of the inside and outside of the boat. Would it be easier to make a composite to replace the dugout? Cut off the wood part...
Most locals will throw it away when it leaks and falls apart. Very few people put in the time and money to keep out the bugs from making holes in...
Thanks for the great process. I am certain that following that would give me a very well sealed boat. It sounds a bit heavy, though. Also,...
Thanks for the link. They call them "broma" here, and all of the boats end up getting them. If there is just a slight scratch in the paint on the...
I found out that I can get West Systems Epoxy + Hardener Kit for about $160 for a gallon.
We are in the Bicol Region, about 4 hours from Naga City. The people here have always called it "kasko".
Ok, that is a good point. I will research how much I can get the epoxy resin for. They do sell the West System epoxy, I just remember it being...
Thanks for that info. Do you know what kind of "tacks" they use? Like a stainless steel nail? Will the tacks show through and make the final...
I'm in a remote location, so the materials available are limited. I'd appreciate some advice! I have a 30' traditional style "bangka" boat made...
I was able to find some biaxial 90 degree fiberglass at the store in Manila. I don't know the weight or thickness because they converted the...
Stringers Glued to Hull Here are a couple of photos of the stringers glued in to the hull. I used marine epoxy that I picked up here locally...
PAR, thanks for taking the time to give advice. One thing that struck me that you said, "Either use all polyester or epoxy over polyester, but...
Thanks, PAR. 1708 is not available out here. Will 3 layers of combo-mat (450 CSM + 16 WR) give adequate strength? I am hoping that increasing...
From what I have read, the strength is in the glass on the outside. I have read discussions of hollow stringers being just as strong as plywood...
Oh, BTW, I glued 2 half inch pieces of foam to get a 1 inch stringer. I am hoping that will give some additional strength over the glass around...
Composite Stringers I decided to purchase some polyurethane foam board to fabricate the new stringers. Since the board comes in 8'x4' pieces, we...
Thanks for the advice on building a proper cradle. Do you have any advice/links/books that can help me build one that will give the boat adequate...
Stringer Design Thanks for the advice! I am definitely keeping them the same height, and I will replace all 5 stringers. There was only 1...
