fiberglassing the boat hull

      After 1340 working hrs in two years time,the hull is finally ready for fiberglassing.By reviewing numbers of articles and info gather from some boat building forum regarding method for fiberglassing.I guess I'm ready for the job.

After cleaning the surface ,a layer of seal coat with epoxy has been applied prior to applying the cloth.

the surface has been lightly sanded again to remove dust,dirt and any amine blush after curing by using self made sanding board.Cleaning the surface is needed with solvent by using a rag soaked with thinner and ready for the second coat,which is the glass coating.

8/5/2013   

                                                                                                                       

Layout and precut the fiberglass.

With the help from my brother to prepare the resin,it took us 6 hrs to finish the fist layer of mat to the bottom of the hull.The side of the hull and I thought  I can finish it myself.It took me 11 hrs just to finish one side of the hull,crazy job.

Time and strenght doesn't allow me to continue to apply the second layer of biaxial to the precure of the first layer.After the first layer turn full cure,just have to prepare the surface again by sanding.

Sanding the surface in progress.

 Laying up a full lenght biaxial

completed fiberglassing the second layer of biaxial

fitting the spray rail

 

15/06/2014

Wow,didn't notice so long not updating this blog,sorry,been busy with business,work on this project bit slow.

Anywhere,I had already finnish laying up those rail and glassed two layer of matt on them.The hull was cotted two layer of epoxy to cover the wee and for sanding purpose.

17/10/2016  Again.......I'm back.Was set back due to some miner eyes operation.My project 

now is back in business.The fiberglass hull was thoroughly sanded and I can tell you that was no fun at all.I had just coated a few layer of high build primer and again sanding the entire hull till smooth and silky.                                                                                                                                                

High build primer was on by rolling.

Sanding and patty at low sports,try my best to make the surface smooth as possible.

approximately calcalate expected maximum weight and loads,a water line is drawn and

 taped ready for the paint job. 

                                                                                                      Rotated the pic...... haha          

   

                                                           Bottom coat painted                                                                                                                                                                     

 
                               Sun bathing the hull.....haha
                                                                                                                                                                        

 

                       

Cradle is ready and preparing to roll over the hull