Vinylester / Epoxy

Discussion in 'Materials' started by miguel_noe@yahoo.com, Aug 8, 2003.

  1. miguel_noe@yahoo.com

    miguel_noe@yahoo.com Guest

    I'm looking for a good comparison between vinylester and epoxy resins.
    Distributors of epoxy generally exagerate on the lower performance and quality of vinylester.
    But aren't Nautor's Swan yachts built in glass/vinylester?

    Thank you very much in advance.
    Best regards,
    miguel

    miguel_noe@yahoo.com
     
    miguel_noe@yahoo.com, Aug 8, 2003
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  2. terhohalme
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    terhohalme BEng Boat Technology

    Nautor's Swan yachts are well done cruisers, not high tech racers. If you use only fiberglass in a cruiser, vinylester is the right choise, if you build a high tech yacht with carbon or kevlar, use epoxy. Also if you bond wood (plywood, cedar strips) use epoxy. Here is a view of SP systems:

    http://www.spsystems.com/pdfs/SP Guide Resin Systems.pdf

    Terho
     
    terhohalme, Aug 11, 2003
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