my 14' tom boy project

[Woodonglass]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Check with your local body shops and marine repair guys and see where they get their supplies. BUT... I think you're gunna find that this boat repair stuff, when done correctly is NOT the cheapest thing to do. A typical Stringer, Transom Deck repair with Resin, Glass and Wood will run no Less than $750 and usually about $1,000 bucks. But where are you going to buy a ROCK solid boat for THAT!!!!

 

[varns]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Yea as of right now im going to do it in phases as I get the extra cash like transom first then stringers last floor and floating foam im ready to get started after a little more reading. Another question I do have is when cutting the transom do I beval cut the bottom where it meets the hull or just square cut and fill with epoxy.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Either way... I usually don't bother the resin squeeze out and filleting PB takes care of it for me. You're gunna be within a 1/2" or less, I HOPE!!!!

 

[varns]

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yea i would hope i can get within 1/2'' I built houses for five years i think i got decent wood working skills. This may be a silly question but i'm new i know what filleting is but what is filleting PB mean. Oh yea and since i was going to be taking this project SLOW i did some extra bracing for the hull

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

PB is Peanut Butter. That is Resin mixed with Cabosil, and 1/4" Chopped Glass Fibers to the consistency of Peanut Butter. It is used to create a coved joint around the edges which makes it easier for the glass to go around the corners.

Not sure I know what you mean by Bracing the hull? You mean on the outside so it won't flex?

 

[varns]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Yes the outside i had a few but wanted to add some more once i got the rest of the deck cut out i thought it needed more braces. I was looking up some prices on fiberglasssite.com and the cabosil they say is for epoxy resins is there something else i should use for poly resins

 

[boaterinsd]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

If you didn't know or wasn't aware of it, this has got to be one of the top rebuild folks on the forum. Here is the link to his page, http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=454460. He has got all of to on video and pics. Lots of great stuff, just look at the page views and it should tell you something. Just an FYI, good luck in your project.

 

[varns]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Thanks I need all the help i can get being a newbie ill check it out several times i'm sure

 

[varns]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

I have put my project on hold due to 100 degree heat plus I got busy at work and haven't been online lately as soon as I get a break in the weather im going to get right back at it

 

[varns]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Sorry for the long delay my project is back on track as soon I get my resin I will be starting to put it back together ill post pictures as I go. I have a respirator for the dust but is there a special cartridge I need for working with the raw resin and can I get that at home depot

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Depends on what kind of respirator you have.

 

[varns]

Re: my 14' tom boy project


This is what I got its a MSA

 

[varns]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Im getting ready to start on my transom install how do I "glue" it to the existing skin just coat it with epoxy

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Im getting ready to start on my transom install how do I "glue" it to the existing skin just coat it with epoxy

The Respirator you have is fine.

Nope, You use Peanut Butter (Thickened Resin). Check the link in my Signature below. It has all the details and drawings on how to do it.
You'll need to make some clamps too.

 

[varns]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Ok im so excited to be done grinding just a few more hours and I should have it whipped. When you make your PB what do you add to thicken the resin malso have no idea how much ill need any suggestions

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

You use Cabosil and Chopped Milled 1/4" fibers to make your peanut butter. You'll need about 10 qts of Cabosil and 2 lbs of milled fibers. You'll need at least 10 gallons of resin.

 

[varns]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

can i use cabosil with polyester resin

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Yep Epoxy or Poly makes no difference. What kind of Poly R U going to use?

 

[varns]

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[Woodonglass]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Yep, that's the rite stuff. Non Waxed. Post a pic of the cloth you were talking about. Not sure what it is.