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    Polyester Laminating Resin Recoat Window

    I'm building a floor hatch using polyester laminating resin, but don't have enough time to do the entire layup in one session. What's the maximum time I can wait between layers? Would one week be too much? I'm trying to avoid having to sand the surface between the layers. If it matters, the part...
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    What material to use for attaching new deck to hull sides?

    The subject line basically says it all. I'm installing a new deck into my Donzi Regazza (5/8" marine plywood encapsulated in polyster resin and fiberglass cloth and mat), and was wondering what type of cloth I should use for attaching the deck to the sides of the hull? The new deck is going to...
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    resin dispenser idea

    Here's a neat little idea my dad came up with for dispensing the polyester resin: reusing a liquid laundry detergent bottle. It allows you to dispense just as much resin as you need, without creating a mess. It works great so far :)
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    Results of my first molded hatch lid

    After doing a fair amount of reading on this forum and others, I decided that I was going to mold some hatch covers for the new deck I'm putting in my 1988 Donzi R-23. So naturally, I made a test piece to try out the process and see what would happen, before I get too deep. Well let me tell...
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    Cloth or mat for floor's top surface?

    I'm in the process of replacing the floor in my 23' Donzi Ragazza. I will be using either 5/8" or 3/4" marine plywood. I plan on coating the bottom of the floor with poly resin and 1.5oz mat before installation. The top surface of the floor will be painted with a non-skid finish. I want the...
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    Fuel Tank on 1988 Donzi Regazza 23'

    Hello Everybody, First time post....long time reader :) I own a 1988 Donzi Regazza 23' that is now in the middle of a floor replacement. Does anybody know what size the fuel tank is in this boat? Also, what material is the tank made of? The current tank seems to have a green finish/coating on...
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