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How Much Fiberglass?? - OurBoat.jpg (0/1)
Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew how much fiberglass tape and
epoxy i should get to put 1 or 2 layers of fiberglass from the waterline and down over my wooden hull? the boat is a 1973 Carver Mariner 28' flybridge sedan. I've attached a picture so you guys can get an idea of this. we just bought the boat and want to preserve the hull as best as we can from rot and damage Thanx for your help, Jay. |
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How Much Fiberglass?? - OurBoat.jpg (0/1)
What kind and weight of fiberglass do you plan on using?
Other info that would help if you have it: Wateline height, waterline beam, waterline length. You said fiberglass tape. Did you intend to apply tape to each of the planks? Or on continuous sheet for fibergalss cloth? -- Matt Langenfeld JEM Watercraft http://jemwatercraft.com bobsuruncle wrote: Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew how much fiberglass tape and epoxy i should get to put 1 or 2 layers of fiberglass from the waterline and down over my wooden hull? the boat is a 1973 Carver Mariner 28' flybridge sedan. I've attached a picture so you guys can get an idea of this. we just bought the boat and want to preserve the hull as best as we can from rot and damage Thanx for your help, Jay. |
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How Much Fiberglass?? - OurBoat.jpg (0/1)
Is the bottom plywood or planked? If it is planked, fiberglass will
probably be the best thing to kill it. A FRP cover should only be used to squeeze another 3 or 4 years out of an otherwise unsalvagable hull. One or two things are going to happen: A) The planks will dry out opening up the joints and distroying the mutual support that the planks give each other. Planked bottoms have to be able to move. An FRP sheath locks the outside fibers in place. Fastners start working out and the hull looses its integrity. or B) By blocking the salt water the fresh water from the bilge displaces any residual salt and rot increases. If the hull is in decent shape now you will be much better off replacing any rotten planks, recaulking the hull and putting on a decent anti-fouling bottom paint. bobsuruncle wrote: Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew how much fiberglass tape and epoxy i should get to put 1 or 2 layers of fiberglass from the waterline and down over my wooden hull? the boat is a 1973 Carver Mariner 28' flybridge sedan. I've attached a picture so you guys can get an idea of this. we just bought the boat and want to preserve the hull as best as we can from rot and damage Thanx for your help, Jay. -- Glenn Ashmore I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com |
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How Much Fiberglass?? - OurBoat.jpg (0/1)
bobsuruncle wrote in message . ..
Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew how much fiberglass tape and epoxy i should get to put 1 or 2 layers of fiberglass from the waterline and down over my wooden hull? There is an excellent book about that by Alan Vaitses. I would use his specifications but with epoxy resin, not polyester. Polyester will not provide a good bond. Or get a quote for epoxy and fiberglass from BoatBuidlerCentral.com They will calculate what you need for free: click on the email link at that site: http://www.boatbuildercentral.com/ Jacques from bateau.com |
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How Much Fiberglass?? - OurBoat.jpg (0/1)
I just talked with a guy in our yacht club who took this same path years ago
on a small wooden sailboat. The boat had been out of the water for a while and the hull had dried out in the process. He glassed it, re-launched it and in due course the new glass split wide open. The wood had swelled as it took on small amounts of water and expanded, as we all do over time. The glass is weaker than expanding wood. Bottom line: Get some help before you act. I suspect that the earlier advice that it might buy you another 2-3 years is spot on. Bob "Jacques" wrote in message om... bobsuruncle wrote in message . .. Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew how much fiberglass tape and epoxy i should get to put 1 or 2 layers of fiberglass from the waterline and down over my wooden hull? There is an excellent book about that by Alan Vaitses. I would use his specifications but with epoxy resin, not polyester. Polyester will not provide a good bond. Or get a quote for epoxy and fiberglass from BoatBuidlerCentral.com They will calculate what you need for free: click on the email link at that site: http://www.boatbuildercentral.com/ Jacques from bateau.com |
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How Much Fiberglass?? - OurBoat.jpg (0/1)
Glenn Ashmore wrote in message news:oXPxc.9989$Qv1.2342@lakeread03...
Is the bottom plywood or planked? I must add that I agree with Glen Ashmo if it is planked, leave it alone, do not fiberglass. I assumed that this boat was plywood on frame because the father of my assistant designer owns a Carver 28 from that period and it is plywood on frame. My post about usign epoxy applies only to a plywood hull. |
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How Much Fiberglass?? - OurBoat.jpg (0/1)
In order for glass to hold up to the pressure, the layer must be quite thick
as thick as a normal fiberglass hull. So in effect, you have built a new hull using the wood as the plug or mold. If you do this, it will work. Repairs to the structure will then be made from the inside of the boat. And if the wood framing rots out, at least the the strength of the hull is mostly in the outer hull of glass and resin. Wood is not meant to last forever. When planks wear out they are replaced or splined Wooden boats tend to have low valuations because the upkeep required is a considerable and a normal part of their life. They are a lot of work. A covered slip will help a lot. You can strip off all the finish down to the wood and epoxy right on top of any wood above the water line to help prevent rot. "Salty Bob" wrote in message ... I just talked with a guy in our yacht club who took this same path years ago on a small wooden sailboat. The boat had been out of the water for a while and the hull had dried out in the process. He glassed it, re-launched it and in due course the new glass split wide open. The wood had swelled as it took on small amounts of water and expanded, as we all do over time. The glass is weaker than expanding wood. Bottom line: Get some help before you act. I suspect that the earlier advice that it might buy you another 2-3 years is spot on. Bob "Jacques" wrote in message om... bobsuruncle wrote in message . .. Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew how much fiberglass tape and epoxy i should get to put 1 or 2 layers of fiberglass from the waterline and down over my wooden hull? There is an excellent book about that by Alan Vaitses. I would use his specifications but with epoxy resin, not polyester. Polyester will not provide a good bond. Or get a quote for epoxy and fiberglass from BoatBuidlerCentral.com They will calculate what you need for free: click on the email link at that site: http://www.boatbuildercentral.com/ Jacques from bateau.com |
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How Much Fiberglass?? - OurBoat.jpg (0/1)
Scott Downey (sounds familiar....) says:
In order for glass to hold up to the pressure, the layer must be quite thick as thick as a normal fiberglass hull. So that your boat will now be about 35% overweight. Repairs to the structure will then be made from the inside of the boat. As long as you don't mind removing ALL the frames to repair one plank ;-) Basically, all joking aside, if you want a wooden boat, have a wooden boat and fix it properly when it breaks. If you don't want the hassle, then buy metal or fiberglass. Wood is not meant to last forever. But there are more very old wooden boats around than there are very old steel boats...... Wooden boats tend to have low valuations because the upkeep required is a considerable and a normal part of their life. You may want to check that. They are a lot of work. No kidding ;-) You got that right, but they are worth it. Steve Stephen C. Baker - Yacht Designer http://members.aol.com/SailDesign/pr...cbweb/home.htm |
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