Yep, on aluminum and steel. Most of the reason for foam inside the hull of a metal boat is insulation to prevent condensation and reduce corrosion.
The Seafair had a one piece fiberglass stringer system and was bonded to the hull. Theiy were hollow, wider at the base and drained aft. In effect...
Put me on your ignore list. You on going on mine after sending this. To remove a user from either the Buddy or Ignore Lists, un-tick the box next...
Trevor, I've been sailing a small English twin keel for nearly 20 yrs and can appreciate what you are doing. I will offer this up but you may...
over and out
Thanks for the note. Briefly, this build construction is very unusual from most and internet repair advice is not founded without seeing what I'm...
You really need to quit making this about my ability, experience or whatever and go on to your own calling. I'm not trying to be an expert on...
Tough crowd here so I guess turnabout is fair play. There should be no mystery I am not a chemist and cannot explain the chemical difference...
No need to go on the personal attack. If you would do your own research with mfgs we wouldn't be having this conversation. If I posted my...
Seems we have a communication issue but if you are happy using what works for you keep using it. If you tell me adding filler doesn't weaken resin...
I applaud you for glassing the underside because water most often finds it way in over time and starts rot from the bottom side. All the top side...
You've never had resin run out from a filler, you must use a lot of filler and have a very weak mix. Structural grade resin is a different...
Interesting. At one time the APA had free info and later went to paid subscriptions. Last I looked (not lately) you still had to buy the tech...
Thanks for info on CA (C?). Standard poly and epoxy resin sticks to cca and acq. Do know of any tech papers on why epoxy doesn't stick to CA? I...
I'll skip a safe non committing politcal answer and say you are splitting hairs about shrinkage. That is a thick core on a small span. Lay it up...
