Gel coat replacement?
 

I was reading a boat reviewer and I can't remember about what boat but the
reviewer mentioned a newer system rather than gelcoat for the hull finish
and mentioned how much better than gelcoat it was. He said it was being used
on a few sportfishers and the sailboat building industry had yet to catch
on. Can't remember the name of the material mentioned. Any one heard of this
newer material and the name?


Brian McAloon
S/V CLIODHNA M28 OI
Pompano Beach, Florida.

Gel coat replacement?
 

Brian McAloon wrote:

I was reading a boat reviewer and I can't remember about what boat but the
reviewer mentioned a newer system rather than gelcoat for the hull finish
and mentioned how much better than gelcoat it was. He said it was being used
on a few sportfishers and the sailboat building industry had yet to catch
on. Can't remember the name of the material mentioned. Any one heard of this
newer material and the name?

Are you talking about vinylester? It's still not as good a barrier to water
permeability as epoxy. Gelcoat is just a mix of polyester resin & wax. It's main
benefit to the boat is that it takes a gloss & it's cheap (although this
benefits the boatbuilder more than the owner)

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

Gel coat replacement?
 

That was it. He seemed to think it was superior.
"DSK" wrote in message
...
Brian McAloon wrote:

I was reading a boat reviewer and I can't remember about what boat but
the
reviewer mentioned a newer system rather than gelcoat for the hull
finish
and mentioned how much better than gelcoat it was. He said it was being
used
on a few sportfishers and the sailboat building industry had yet to
catch
on. Can't remember the name of the material mentioned. Any one heard of
this
newer material and the name?

Are you talking about vinylester? It's still not as good a barrier to
water
permeability as epoxy. Gelcoat is just a mix of polyester resin & wax.
It's main
benefit to the boat is that it takes a gloss & it's cheap (although this
benefits the boatbuilder more than the owner)

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

Gel coat replacement?
 

The Captains Nemesis wrote in message
| Vinyl Ester

Isn't that the name of Capt. Neal's inflatable doll?

Gel coat replacement?
 

A vinyl doll is probably more satisfying than
your LP fantasy. Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaahhahahahaha!

S.Simon


"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message ...

The Captains Nemesis wrote in message
| Vinyl Ester

Isn't that the name of Capt. Neal's inflatable doll?

Gel coat replacement?
 

The Captains Neurasthenic wrote in message ...

Well maybe, but at least when LP squeaked it wouldn't be that plastic
squeal.

All that fat woman can do is fart and groan. The sad thing is
it's impossible to tell which is which.

S.Simon

Gel coat replacement?
 

As far as I know Epoxy is more waterproof, but I would like to learn
something new.
If You think Vinylester is better, could you back your view point with some
references ?

Peter

The Captains Nemesis skrev i en meddelelse
...
On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 21:35:16 GMT, "Brian McAloon"
wrote:

That was it. He seemed to think it was superior.

Vinyl Ester is waaay better than the old resins.
Much less prone to moisture absorption and IIRC less brittle.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.
Who spends an hour tuning before every race not just when new sails go on
I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

Gel coat replacement?
 

http://www.netcomposites.com/education.asp?sequence=11


"Peter S/Y Anicula" wrote in message k...
As far as I know Epoxy is more waterproof, but I would like to learn
something new.
If You think Vinylester is better, could you back your view point with some
references ?

Peter

The Captains Nemesis skrev i en meddelelse
...
On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 21:35:16 GMT, "Brian McAloon"
wrote:

That was it. He seemed to think it was superior.

Vinyl Ester is waaay better than the old resins.
Much less prone to moisture absorption and IIRC less brittle.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.
Who spends an hour tuning before every race not just when new sails go on
I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

Gel coat replacement?
 

http://www.netcomposites.com/education.asp?sequence=12

Epoxy gets the nod but vinylester is cheaper.

S.Simon

"Peter S/Y Anicula" wrote in message k...
As far as I know Epoxy is more waterproof, but I would like to learn
something new.
If You think Vinylester is better, could you back your view point with some
references ?

Peter

The Captains Nemesis skrev i en meddelelse
...
On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 21:35:16 GMT, "Brian McAloon"
wrote:

That was it. He seemed to think it was superior.

Vinyl Ester is waaay better than the old resins.
Much less prone to moisture absorption and IIRC less brittle.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.
Who spends an hour tuning before every race not just when new sails go on
I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

Gel coat replacement?
 

Thank you, interesting reference:
Do you agree on this conclusion ?
Epoxy more waterproof than vinylester but more expensive.
Vinylester more expensive and more waterproof than polyester.

"Simple Simon" skrev i en meddelelse
...

http://www.netcomposites.com/education.asp?sequence=12

Epoxy gets the nod but vinylester is cheaper.

S.Simon

"Peter S/Y Anicula" wrote in message
k...
As far as I know Epoxy is more waterproof, but I would like to learn
something new.
If You think Vinylester is better, could you back your view point with
some
references ?

Peter

The Captains Nemesis skrev i en meddelelse
...
On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 21:35:16 GMT, "Brian McAloon"
wrote:

That was it. He seemed to think it was superior.

Vinyl Ester is waaay better than the old resins.
Much less prone to moisture absorption and IIRC less brittle.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.
Who spends an hour tuning before every race not just when new sails go
on
I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.