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.
Bottom coat painted
Sun bathing the hull.....haha
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.
Sun bathing the hull.....haha
Cradle is ready and preparing to roll over the hull