started building a mold now need help

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  1. tedhelms
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    i have constructed a mold of a small boat hull but i did not use a plug now what do i do can i glass the wood then apply tooling gel and use it as a mold to make a few boats ? if so what prducts do you reccomend and what steps do i need to take to make this a useable mold thanks any help will be appricated
     
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