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Fiberglass Patching
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It was a rough run on the Alsea!  The attached photos show the results.  I'm needing some guidance on how to fix these bruises.  I don't have any fiberglassing experience, so no detail is too basic…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by tungsten on Tuesday.

Interior Question
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So I just picked up this boat...and this is what the interior looks like.  It appears that the inside is just wood with perhaps some oil applied in the past?  but it also looks like the oil might…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Apr 11, 2017.

Just picked this up!!!

I couldn't help it...it just kept calling my name. It's 14 feet, all wood, interior is clean, no leaks, no major dings or scratches.  it's only had two previous owners, but the most recent couldn't…Continue

Started Mar 16, 2017

What type of plywood do you use...and why?
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I've been searching the site for comparison of the various types of marine plywood, and I can't seem to find a string.  So, what's the consensus on the best type of marine grade plywood for a…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Apr 8, 2014.

 

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tungsten replied to Mike's discussion Fiberglass Patching
"Biaxle tape. Like 45/45 does corners well. Also known as stitched glass. If not you’ll just have to cut reliefs in the regular glass. Heat your resin up prior to mixing this will make it like water and penetrate better into the wood prior to…"
Tuesday
Mike replied to Mike's discussion Fiberglass Patching
"Tape it is! Does it make sense to do a few layers of tape, and/or some actual cloth on top of the tape? "
Tuesday
Jerry Johnson replied to Mike's discussion Fiberglass Patching
"Chopped glass has no strength so if you can find some tape that works best. Besides chopped glass is nasty to work with. If you can find it you can do some nice detail work with silicon micro balloons but again, it is mostly for filling and sanding.…"
Tuesday
Mike replied to Mike's discussion Fiberglass Patching
"Thank you Tungsten, David, and Jerry for the responses.  Yes, you are correct that you are seeing delamination.  I'll sand it back further and try to get to un-delaminated spots and follow your recommendations.   Related…"
Tuesday
Jerry Johnson replied to Mike's discussion Fiberglass Patching
"Sand it back far further than you think, saturate the wood, saturate the glass cloth. Apply and cover with plastic wrap and smooth. You will still have to sand it a bit. I agree, it looks like it is getting water under the glass (which is just one…"
Aug 31
David Witton replied to Mike's discussion Fiberglass Patching
"IMG_0090 seems to show delaminated glass. Anywhere the glass isn't bonded to the wood, it should be removed and replaced. The wood looks a bit starved - if it's not sound, perhaps some penetrating resin could be applied to firm it up, then…"
Aug 26
tungsten replied to Mike's discussion Fiberglass Patching
"Did you repair this? Looks like the glass has de laminated.Hope im wrong. "
Aug 25

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