Materials Estimate?

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by mtnrat, May 10, 2007.

  1. mtnrat
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    mtnrat Junior Member

    I am having a little trouble figuring out the amount of materials I will need to complete my resto. It is an 18' deep V.

    I am using coosa bluewater 26 composite for stringers(3/4" laminated to 1 1/2"), transom 1 1/2", and floor 1/2".
    -4 stringers, 2@14' long and 2@8' long.
    - total length of fillets incl transom is about 100'
    - tabbing in the floor has about 45' of perimeter
    - deck for gas tank in front

    I think I will need:
    - 165 feet of biax tape for stringers and tabbing the floor, and gas deck.
    - 6 yds of 60" E type 4 or 6 oz cloth for the floor.
    - 4 yds of 50" 12 oz double bias cloth or similar for inside of transom.
    - 2 yds of 50" 12 oz double bias cloth for motor mounts(likely too much?)

    I am going to use system 3 epoxy. Is 7.5 gallons of resin and hardener enough or should I get the 15 gallon unit?
    How much thixotropic powder, microballons and milled fiber should I get?
    Also how many rollers squeegees, brushes, mixing and measuring cups am I likely to use?

    I know it is hard to tell but those that have been there before may help.
    Attached is a pic of the boat.
     

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