info on cheap way to glass hull

Discussion in 'Materials' started by lorri, Sep 21, 2007.

  1. lorri
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    lorri Junior Member

    Hi I wondered if anyone can tell me a cheap way to glass the hull. Its stripped down to the bare ply now so we have to start on it soon.We are not worried about having a show boat,just doing repairs on it and want to get her into the water.We need to know what fiberglass mat/cloth and resin to use as not sure with all the types out there.
    Thanks Lorri
     
  2. PAR
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    PAR Yacht Designer/Builder

    Since you've already had experience with a cheap 'glass job (and peeling it off), you should consider a more durable and more stick-um type of sheathing. You basically have three choices, polyester (which you likely peeled off and caused your rotting issues), vinylester is a little more costly but does a better job and lastly epoxy, which will stick it down good and costs a little more. Polyester doesn't stick to wood well and it's generally not a good choice. Vinylester is a better choice, but epoxy is the ticket and the hands down recommendation for many reasons, especially its ability to stick and stay stuck.
     
  3. KnottyBuoyz
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    KnottyBuoyz Provocateur & Raconteur

    Epoxy & biaxial fabrics with a mat backer. Look for 1708 or similar in the cloth. Very easy to wet out and strong.
     
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