Epoxy vs. polyester Resin For Boat building?? - The Hull Truth ...
WEBApr 27, 2011 · Fir is the most widely used wood for structural members in a boat. It can be in the form of dimensional lumber or plywood and VE will bond to it very well. There is really no need to be concerned about the adhesive properties with a VE/Fir laminate. A boat built properly with VE and wood support members can be as good as any out there.
No-wood manufacturer list compilation - The Hull Truth
WEBAug 3, 2011 · This could lead to some long discussions, so let's just keep it to stating what you KNOW. So, some sleazy sales guy telling you your boat is "NO-WOOD" doesn't count. Those guys will tell you anything to sell you a boat. we can get model specific if we have to , but it'd be better to keep it general if we could.
Boating and Fishing Forum - Penetrol on Fiberglass - The Hull Truth
WEBSep 29, 2014 · A friend of mine swears by the use of Penetrol on fiberglass and says that it's great for making it look brand new. He gave me the link to Flood's spec sheet and it does indeed give directions on how to condition fiberglass. I thought it was just for mixing with latex paint, to take the brush streaks out. Has anyone here used Penetrol on their ...
Boating and Fishing Forum - New Build - The Hull Truth
WEBThe unique aspect of this boat is that he will be building a fiberglass outboard bracket for it, and obviously keep the transom fully closed as a result. My understanding is that my boat will be the first center console 22 he has done with a bracket.
Boating and Fishing Forum - Ocean Master 31 Opinions - The Hull …
WEBSolid fiberglass hull with fiberglass box stingers. No coring the hull at all. It does have wood in the transom, cap and deck, they switch to composite but much later. The hull can stop a .45 cal bullet and did for advertisement being heavy, thick solid glass. I used to own a 25ft Bertram and the 31 OM hull is much heavier layup.
Best place to buy fiberglass supplies? - The Hull Truth
WEBDec 26, 2014 · The Boating Forum - Best place to buy fiberglass supplies? - Where are you guys buying fiberglass supplies ...
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum - Bleach to clean white ...
WEBJul 23, 2012 · My dad is trying to convince me that we should be using a 50:50 mix of Clorox Bleach and Water to clean the fiberglass on the boat. I have been telling him I thought it was a bad idea. I have never used it before, but the last time we cleaned boat, he mixed up some in a sprayer bottle, sprayed it on, and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum - Filling screw holes in ...
WEBJun 24, 2009 · Use a fiberglass resin and put cavasil in it, it will thicken the resin enough. Save some epoxy before you mix the filler and apply it to the inside of the hole with a small craft brush. Mix the epoxy and filler till it's like putty and shape it like a nail and push it in the hole and pack it with the handle of the craft brush. build it up and ...
Boating and Fishing Forum - Billfish 24 Build Thread - The Hull Truth
WEBI've been in the market for a bay boat for a while now And after riding on what felt like every 24/25ft bay boat in existence for a long time last year and early this year. The choice was easy I could not get away from the Billfish 24 the ride is like nothing else and the build quality and fit an finish is more like a custom sport fish than a ...
Final Decision: Armstrong Aluminum or Hermco Fiberglass …
WEBFeb 7, 2011 · The old fiberglass bracket had a better running surface. I call the boat Flipper now for the way it porpoise. Now it trim down and tabs down. I don't think they are as sharp as they think they are. I gave all dimensions they requested,including transom thickness. Bought there $100 mounting hardware kit.