by Paul | Sep 11, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication
In preparation for the epoxy barrier coat application, I thought it best to begin with grinding the excess fiberglass flush with sheer and going over the surface with a finer sandpaper to eliminate the sharp edges. This little bit of extra work will save hands when it...
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...
