I'm looking for a fairing crew or a shop that can handle getting a 30' express sportfish to prime. Any leads would be appreciated. The hull is...
I'm ready to drop in the new fuel tank on project TOPAZ and since the boat is now an twin outboard boat will I need bilge ventilation? What's the...
Gonzo Thanks, yes, grady used gelcoat originally, we're repairing a hardtop and I just wanted to shoot it with Imron. I have Dupont activator...
Does anyone have the Dupont Imron code to match the color of a 1989 Grady? I would even take a Alwgrip # and cross it if need be. Thanks, Chris
I just tried some sculpty II polymer clay from the kids craft box, it was hard to mold in the corner but once I did it seemed nice and firm....
Has anyone used microcrystalline wax to form a radius in a temporary mold? I have to radius an inside corner of a mold, it will be almost a 2"...
I just tested reverse the hole saw method on some scap gelcoated cut-offs from "Project Topaz" and it works pretty good. Slow is the deal...
Looks like the flat helm is white gelcoat with mat/ cloth then a plywood core and some woven roving on the inside. The total thickness is about...
I was recently asked to help install new electronics on a friends boat, only because he knows that I can fix fiberglass. I think avoiding the...
I would not use a polyester over epoxy. You will have bonding issues for sure. Mix west 410 fairing compound with their epoxy then coat (roll)...
Alan, I see your point, thanks. I'm at a stage in the construction where the hull liner in the cockpit isn't build yet, so if I could cut,...
Hey All, Project Topaz is still moving along. I'm at the point where the hull is done from the rub rail down. Transom and bracket are finished...
Thanks All, I think I'll give this method a try on a small scale since I have some formica in the shop. Always have plenty of mat kicking...
I'm not too clear on the lay-up to keep the glass that flexible. I use 3/4 oz mat and 1708 biax, what would tissue be equivilent to in ounces of...
Hey All, I'm looking for some sort of sheet material, similar to formica, but more flexible. I have to line a mold with 2" radius inside...
Will - I don't have the original LCB and the folks that manufacted this hull have long been out of business, so there's no one to call. Can I...
The Topaz 28 project is finally at a stage where it will see some water! Many of you were nice enough to reply to my posts over the last 3 years...
Thanks Jack!, Just think, I've overlooked these perfectly good mold building materials all this time. I thought since it's for a "boat" it...
Thanks for the replies!. Since my post I went back in the shop and tried a Celtex 2mm sheet, it made the bent great but ever place it came to a...
I am now in the process of building some small molds for my Topaz 28 project. The tackle centers, bench seats and some cabinets have many inside...