Spray Epoxy?.

[Rranger]

I changed a I/O hull to a outboard. I have my 3/8” plywood pieces for the motorwell cut and capped with 1-1/8” wooden dowel. I’m looking at matting and fibreglassing the pieces and wondering if there isn’t a easier way than cutting and applying Mat and fiberglass to encapsulate the pieces. Many little notches corners and the wood dowel on 3 of the 4 pieces to deal with.
I’m planning on using Raptor truck box liner or a similar epoxy coating to finish the floor, sides and transom of boat, and the motorwell. So just wondering if there is a epoxy I can use maybe without Matt to seal these pieces, and add some strength before I put on the final epoxy floor coating.

 

[sphelps]

Your gunna want to make some PB and fillet all the inside corners and such for strength anyway so you may as well glass it properly ..
Poly resin with mat and cloth or 1708...
Or epoxy resin with cloth .. No need for mat ...

 

[alldodge]

I like epoxy, but just don't see that alone holding the box together over long periods of time. Using dowels is classic build, and if it was anything other then a boat I would agree. I would at least tab the edges with glass prior to epoxy

 

[Rranger]

I plan on peanut butter and mat on corners. Going to have to suck it up and lay the mat. Been a journey getting to here..

 

[Chris1956]

The problem with spraying polyester or epoxy resin is getting it to penetrate the cloth weave. You can spray it with the right spray gun and tip, but you will still need to roll or use a brush to work it into the cloth.

It would be better to brush and roll the resin first, sand it smooth and then spray some gelcoat over.

 

[Rranger]

The problem with spraying polyester or epoxy resin is getting it to penetrate the cloth weave. You can spray it with the right spray gun and tip, but you will still need to roll or use a brush to work it into the cloth.

It would be better to brush and roll the resin first, sand it smooth and then spray some gelcoat over.

Thanks Chris I was being lazy hoping for a quick fix.

 

[Rranger]

One more question when I cover the new floor and old fiberglass floor any one have a reasonable priced solution. I'm looking for a roll on material I can do the floor, insides right up to the gunnel, the inside rear transom and the new splashwell. Have to be able to come up with a color I choose and be left with a no slip surface. I've been thinking on this stuff.
RAPTOR LINER CANADA - Home

 

[alldodge]

Guess I assumed (should not do that) about spraying epoxy paint, not resin

 

[Chris1956]

Not sure I would want that roll on stuff on my floor. How to get it off, if/when it goes bad or you don't like it. Also black is real hot on hot days.

There are some marine vinyl products with non-slip ability. You glue 'em down like carpet.

There are also a whole lot of different kinds of indoor-outdoor carpet. All prices too.

 

[Rranger]

Not sure I would want that roll on stuff on my floor. How to get it off, if/when it goes bad or you don't like it. Also black is real hot on hot days.

There are some marine vinyl products with non-slip ability. You glue 'em down like carpet.

There are also a whole lot of different kinds of indoor-outdoor carpet. All prices too.

You can mix colors with the Raptor liner. Can go over top with a new layer down the road if it needs it and floor is still good. UV shouldn't be a problem if as advertised.

 

[Chris1956]

looking at the web site...people spray that crap over the exterior paint of their cars! So now their hoods look like the interior of the trunk on a 70's Chevy Nova? Not for me. Not for my boat either I think.

Too many cool colors and textures of indoor-outdoor carpet.

However, it is your boat....

 

[Rranger]

looking at the web site...people spray that crap over the exterior paint of their cars! So now their hoods look like the interior of the trunk on a 70's Chevy Nova? Not for me. Not for my boat either I think.

Too many cool colors and textures of indoor-outdoor carpet.

However, it is your boat....

Like I say I'm in the process of deciding you add fuel for thought, carpet is nice no doubt about it.

 

[Rranger]

Fiberglass in the front with peanut butter glass the bottom and joints and some sanding and ready to gelcoat.

 

[Lectro88]

Fiberglass in the front with peanut butter glass the bottom and joints and some sanding and ready to gelcoat.

Quote;
Going to have to suck it up and lay the mat. Been a journey getting to here.

Glad you posted this last pic with Pbutter and glass.
Saves me the trouble of felling like I'm dragging up old parts of post.

See how that extra effort makes such a better job.
YES!! its a journey... its time consuming.
But now when you look at it.. its not hodge podged/patched over just get by for another season or until I sell it.
It looks good and its right.(Not having to go back and repair it latter) that saved as much re-work time of cutting corners would have caused or cost you.
Nice job.

 

[TCKibe1]

I'm going to use tuff coat on my Lund when I get to that point. Pretty good assortment of colors and textures and supposedly lasts a long time.

 

[JASinIL2006]

I used a similar product on my deck - Durabak. A bedliner-like rubberized coating. The stuff is horrible. Not durable and where it hasn’t peeled or worn thru, it will be a huge pain in the a$$ to remove. Never again.

 

[Rranger]

I used a similar product on my deck - Durabak. A bedliner-like rubberized coating. The stuff is horrible. Not durable and where it hasn’t peeled or worn thru, it will be a huge pain in the a$$ to remove. Never again.

I don't need that thanks for the heads up. probably go carpet.