What type of Fiberglass Should I use?

[boatjunkie]

I'm replacing the stringers on a 1976 Wellcraft Nova 250 offshore. I had planned on using 24oz woven roving. than I thought about 18oz woven roving and or Biaxial. My plan is to use Epoxy. I've been stuck here for about two weeks. Help.

 

[GT1000000]

Re: What type of Fiberglass Should I use?

Here is a link that should help answer some of your questions...
http://forums.iboats.com/boat-resto...lly-started-w-pics-384982-25.html#post3586813

 

[zool]

Re: What type of Fiberglass Should I use?

If you're using epoxy, just use biaxial 1700 (no mat) and a filleting blend to thinken the resin for bedding, and be done with it. You can follow the link above, minus the csm and replace 1708 with 1700 45+-...

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: What type of Fiberglass Should I use?

Yep, if you're using Epoxy then no mat is required. You don't have to use epoxy but if that's the resin you choose then zool is Spot On with his guidance. There's a Composites One distributor here...

Composites One
1100 Donner Ave.
Monessen, PA 15062-1057
800-736-0999

You might check prices with them and compare them with...

USComposites
6670 White Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Phone No. 561-588-1001
Fax No. 561-585-8583