This is how I am doing it. It is my first experience with fiberglass work. Link...
the 1 much Already bought the Bilgekote (not returnable). Of course I did not read the directions untill I was getting ready to paint today :o...
Is it OK to use Bilgekote in the bilge directly over sanded and cleaned epoxy? Or do I need to use a primer?
renovatio It's a BIG job. If the whole stringer system is not rotten I would just replace the bad areas.:rolleyes:...
Got some time to work on the Supra a little more. Stringers and floors (crossmembers) are done and it's time for some bilge paint and rigging:D...
grantn I got off on another project (M3), it's done but now it's time for boating season here in TN. I guess I'll whittle on it over the summer...
rotfix I've been getting the resin and fiberglass from http://www.uscomposites.com/specialty.html Great prices and cheap fast shipping. The...
rotfix The gelcoat around the exhaust flange on the TS6M was in good shape. The only cracks on my transom were around the swim platform braces....
rotfix I am not notching the stringers. Gray carpet helps hide the Doberman hair:D Pics of the drain holes. The guys @...
rotfix I glassed the last stringer in the TS6M yesterday. A few more floors and I am out of the bilge:P I am using epoxy resin, using 3/4"...
Due to my lack of knowledge about rivets :o I ordered the wrong size. 1/4" rivets are LARGE and will NOT fit a standard rivet gun. Rivets for...
I found an outlet for rivets where I can just buy 100 and the price is a little better http://fairwayfasteners.com/display.asp?id=122&sra=4 BUT in...
grantn Thanks for the advice, I'll go with the 1708 to tab in the sole. The 1708 will be overkill but I do not want to replace the sole...
Making a little progress:) Inside stringer was a big job (for me) designing, cutting and assembling. I am trying to figure out what originally was...
THANKS for the replies! Merry Christmas! I have had the best luck using my buffer with a 7" pad and a 9" 24 grit disc. Along with my belt...
