89 16' Predator CC deck restore

[rcxdm40]

Just picked up my fiberglass supplies from Johnson Fiberglass in South Houston. Great place and very helpful. 5gal poly resin was $130. Not sure if that's good or not but saved the shipping cost I guess. Also picked up 20yds of csm at $6 yd and 20yds woven roven at $8 yd. picked up the stuff for PB. Only thing I didn't get was the gel coat but got a sample to try. Gel coat is $58 gal is that about right. Thanks guys

 

[Woodonglass]

You're gunna need a lot of cabosil too!!! and some chopped stand.

 

[rcxdm40]

Yes sir, got a gallon of Cabosil and a gallon of 1/4" chopped strand. Lots of other stuff too. It's was an expensive day at the fiberglass shop lol

 

[Quantumn]

Seems like you have a great start on supplies, and your score on resin was rather decent. Wish I had that opportunity. Loving the pictures and looking forward to your resto. I know your in good hands. That Teal Blue really has got me thinking a bit, in the sense that I really like it, maybe I will consider it for my resto as well.

 

[rcxdm40]

Got the holes repaired. I didn't put any 1/4 chopped strand in the PB I made. Is that ok?

 

[Woodonglass]

For that application you're fine

 

[rcxdm40]

Thanks, How long before it kicks?

 

[Woodonglass]

What ratio of MEKP did you use?

 

[rcxdm40]

WOG I used 5ml per pint of resin. I had my resin in the air conditioning. It kicked in about an hour. Guess it took a little while to warm up.

 

[Woodonglass]

Alrighty then.... 1 hour kick time is about right for a 1% mix. If the temps are high maybe a bit quicker.

 

[rcxdm40]

Small update. Just finished getting the motor running and water pump changed so I can pull the engine.
http://youtu.be/I1eE8Bbp3Tc

 

[rcxdm40]

Double post

 

[rcxdm40]

Were back to working on the boat, it has taken over a month to get the paperwork back for a lost title and the previous owner is deceased. We stopped working (spending money on it till we got titles on everything). We are good to go now!!!