For any first timers:
*This is for a 16ft 1986 Deck boat*
A) I have/had no clue what I was doing. I used the forum for pointers. Here's a list of supplies and tips in no particular order.
1) haven't laid the deck yet, however, so far, I've gone through about 7 gallons of polyester resin.
2) I've used approx 10 4" foam rollers.
3) Stringers are roughly 21" tall, because I've 86'd the ski locker. That being said, the waterline comes up almost a full foot. The pics reflect about 3 gal. Pourable foam. I'm gonna need roughly 5 more gallons to feel comfortable
4) COVER YOUR S**T. I live in the southeast. Overnight, going from winter to spring, it gets very humid and moist, and, speaking from experience, that can ruin the previous days glass layup. If this is gonna be more than a day project ( it will be) Find a canopy and tarp, or portable shed. Anything really to cover your work from condensation and moisture.
5) 2 hands are better than 1. If you have someone wetting out your glass, while you lay it up and roll it. It cuts your time in half.
5.a) double up on gloves. However many you can wear at a time. Both ppl.
5.b) if working by yourself, be INSIDE your boat with ALL your tool and materials within a turns reach.
6) if your deckboat doesn't have bulkheads, and you plan on getting rid of the ski locker like I did, measure and add bulkheads.
7) up to you, but I used 4 layers of csm. Apply a layer at a time, above 55° outdoors, as close as possible time-wise, with NON-WAX poly resin.
If possible, depending on your boat, find a good 3 to 4 day stretch of no rain, above 55°, days to do this if you want to do this is one setting.
7.a) Water of any kind=bad
7.b) any colder than 55 and you'll have to add extra catalyst, which may throw your supplies off.
I think that's all the stuff I wish someone had told me before I started this project lol
