by Paul | Sep 4, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication
This is the second of two video segments about applying fiberglass to the hull using polyester resin. In this segment, I apply fiberglass cloth to the hull in small sections that are just large enough for me to work by myself before the resin clicks off. This method...
by Paul | Aug 25, 2020 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Fabrication
This is the first of two video segments about applying fiberglass to the hull using polyester resin. I begin the application by covering the bare plywood hull with two coats of (no wax) polyester laminating resin that has been thinned out with 7% Styrene and catalyzed...
by Paul | Aug 14, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication
This video is about the preparation necessary for the fiberglass tape and cloth layup. Pre-measuring and cutting all the glass pieces, numbering them, and storing them in the order of the layup will avoid confusion, save time, and reduce waste. The pieces should be...
by Paul | Aug 6, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication
Now that the bottom panels are in place, I must prepare the hull for the fiberglass coating. In this video, I trim the excess material from the bottom panels that are overhanging the side panels. The edges of the bottom panels are ground and sanded smooth and flush...
by Paul | Jul 30, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication
It took quite awhile to complete this stage of the 18’ Sailboat Build due to several days of inclement weather, however the 18’ pocket cruiser sailboat is now (technically speaking) officially a boat. The last bottom panel was finally glued and screwed into place on...
by Paul | Jul 16, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Promotions
Folks are always asking me where I source my materials. This video is where I buy my fiberglass products and why, so here is the information you need: LBI, Inc.973 North Rd. (CT Rte. 117) Groton, CT 06340 Phone: (860) – 446 – 8058 Toll Free: (800) – 231 – 6537 Email:...
