Bottom of the boat
I am ready to seal the bottom of the boat. What are the pros and cons to finishing the bottom of the boat; epoxy then glovet, fiberglass then glovet, or what?
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I am ready to seal the bottom of the boat. What are the pros and cons to finishing the bottom of the boat; epoxy then glovet, fiberglass then glovet, or what?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Knight Apr 13, 2010.
Bottom of the boat
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Is it structurely OK to use more than one scarf for the bottom of the boat?Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Troy Nicolls Mar 29, 2010.
Bottom of the boat and transom
What is the best type and thickness of plywood to use on the bottom? And where is the best position on the bottom to put the scarf?
Started Mar 22, 2010
Treatment on ribs?
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I HAD A GOOD QUESTION, DO YOU TREAT THE RIBS BEFORE PUTING THE PLY WOOD ON ? AND IF SO WHAT IS THE BEST WOOD SEALER TO USE ? THANK YOU RYAN…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shawn Jensen Mar 2, 2010.
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Jason Knight replied to Ryan M Geider's discussion 'Bottom of the boat'
Epoxy and glass... then call it good. I have been putting my fiberglass bottom to task for the past year and it is holding strong. scratched to all hell - but no major problems.
mitchell replied to Ryan M Geider's discussion 'Bottom of the boat'
if your going to consider using glovit, consider using a product called coat-it. I find it tougher, longer lasting and a bit less expensive. I use coat-it on the shoe only
Roger Fletcher replied to Ryan M Geider's discussion 'Bottom of the boat'
Try a GLUVIT search. It has been used in this neck of the woods with modest to minimal success. I wouldn't recommend it. Traditionasl 1/-inch wooden showe is pretty bullet proof, as is 20 to 24 ounces of fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin. There…
Rick Newman replied to Ryan M Geider's discussion 'Bottom of the boat'
I would suggest that you "glovet" when you perform certain veterinary tasks on cattle, maybe Mike Rowe has an opinion on that. They make some especially long ones that are ideal.
Rick Newman
Brad Dimock replied to Ryan M Geider's discussion 'Bottom of the boat'
What's glovet? Google thinks it's either a place in Qatar or a veterinary service. I wouldn't recommend either for a boat bottom.
Troy Nicolls replied to Ryan M Geider's discussion 'Bottom of the boat'
Having just completed my first scarf joint ever, I was truly amazed at not only the strength, but the appearance of the joint. I would not hesitate to have multiple scarfs in the bottom of my boat. However, it did take me a few hours to complete.
Dave Z replied to Ryan M Geider's discussion 'Bottom of the boat'
Absolutely. The epoxy joint will be stronger than its surrounding wood anyway.
Get a good mix!
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Bottom of the boat and transom
What is the best type and thickness of plywood to use on the bottom? And where is the best position on the bottom to put the scarf?
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i heard that white vinger will help you bend your battans around your ribs if the are submerged in the vinager. anybody heard of it?
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Shawn Jensen replied to Ryan M Geider's discussion 'Treatment on ribs?'
You will need to cut a 1:12 slope on each piece. I made a jig and was then able to pass them thru my table saw on edge to cut the slope. I then epoxied them as per AJ's instructions that he gave me in the post. Worked excellent.
Shawn
Ryan M Geider replied to Ryan M Geider's discussion 'Treatment on ribs?'
how did you scarf them together? is there a easy way?
Shawn Jensen replied to Ryan M Geider's discussion 'Treatment on ribs?'
I asked the same question a short time ago in this forum (alternative to white oak for chines). It is usually difficult to find long lengths, but you can find 9'-10' lengths easily and scarf them. Several great suggestions were given about…
Treatment on ribs?
I HAD A GOOD QUESTION, DO YOU TREAT THE RIBS BEFORE PUTING THE PLY WOOD ON ? AND IF SO WHAT IS THE BEST WOOD SEALER TO USE ? THANK YOU RYAN GEIDERSee More
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