@ I used to make and repair fiberglass boats, the amount of delamination and rot is amazing, transom and floor rot the most common. Getting a proper bonding to a plank deck is very difficult and usually starts to fail within a few years .
@@waynemanning3262if you have a look at some previous videos, he has put a plywood deck and that’s what he is glassing to not a plank deck but yes I know what your saying about glassing over planking
Epoxy resin unlike polyester resin is waterproof in the long term. Epoxy over dimensionally stable plywood as done here is very long lived especially when done with fiberglass. West Epoxy documented boats over 40 years old still in good condition.
@1:25 - Recommendation: put masking tape/painter's tape on each side of the joint you are filling to catch the spillover. Defeats the need to clean off the excess. (Ahh, yes, I see you mentioned that later @4:50) ---------- Oh, and a line of clothing! Nice! I'll purchase something next month for sure!
Yeah I definitely need to do more prep beforehand to save time on each job with sanded etc. Delighted to hear you'll purchase my branded clothing. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.
Ex boatyard worker here. You don't have to wipe it down EVERYTIME with acetone. The little dust or debris doesnt do the resin any harm. If anything it makes it stronger. Btw, have you heard of ply peel? It could have saved you a lot of sanding
Like this gentleman said the peel ply leaves a nice surface so there is no need to sand as much. Also it will help the epoxy cure by holding the heat in better.
And a shipyard is famous for always using best practices. But seriously, cleaning with acetone too many times is better than too few times. If the boat was stored inside, away from all the dust and dampness, well, that's one thing. But suggesting a quick once-over after sanding seems questionable. There is likley oils from his hands that only comes off with a solvent. A brief pass with a broom won't get oils off. It also helps remove any possible moisture. And peel-ply is a valid idea. It can be like a miracle disguised as some light blue saran wrap. Ideally used for every bit of epoxy work.
Is that a dry spot on starboard side, or is that air pocket? Looks like one of the two from here. That fin roller is made to work out any air pockets under glass, not necessarily for spreading out your resin. Sounds like your getting lots of resin on it. Looking real nice with that coat of primer. Keep up the good work.
This is my first time seeing your channel, and I have a question I am hoping you could answer for me. I have asked other boat channels, but never get a response. Why isn't every piece of wood getting a epoxy coating. The claim is that it makes the wood completely impervious to water damage. It dries like a clear varnish. Offers UV protection. And is still just wood, so very easy to work with. You do not need 10 coats like a varnish. Doesn't wear out like a varnish. Doesn't chip wear off like a varnish. So why is this super amazing do everything polymer not protecting every square inch of a boat? There must be some big lie being told, otherwise major boat buders would be doing it. It can't be so expensive, compared to 10 coats of varnish, plus the labor costs to apply 10 coats of varnish, right? Sorry for such a long-winded post. Just wanted my question to be understood fully. Thank you for your time. Anyo e that knows anything about this, please reply.
I believe it comes down to different factors. Epoxy will still need a UV protection coat either paint or varnish over top. I've seen people start with an epoxy coat before varnishing over top to speed up the varnish process and it makes the upkeep much easier.
@LakesideProductions I'm not trying to ask stupid questions, but they probably are. I am just starting to get into the whole 'boat' thing. Don't even live near a navigatable river. Some how got into blue water sailing. Found a man who can teach me some sailing stuff come spring. So I'm coming in knowing nothing. Isn't gelcoat just epoxy resin with some pigment? And that can hold up to UV apparently forever if you do a bit of wax and buff every decade. It seems like the absolute best material for boat building. And with new boat prices costing way more than a house, wouldn't these boat builders start with this? Interiors now won't mold, swell, or rot. If done on a commercial scale, like how plywood is made, coating everything wooden with an epoxy coat would make a lot of sense. Any possible boat I would buy will be on the 'needs work' side of things. Partially due to price, partly because I'm a farmer and love working with my hands. But would really like to get an understanding of what is worth saving, what is considered too far gone. Have a forest full of old growth Maple I was thinking I could mill to any shape I could need. Think the smaller trees are over 2' diameter. Big ones easily over 3'. But never see it used in boats. Is there a reason? And would having the Maple 'painted' in epoxy be a good solution? Sorry for this ridiculously long post. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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So nice seeing father and son team.
The foredeck looks like it is shaping up very nicely. ❤
How fortunate to share a project of passion with your dad.
Fiberglass over wood is the kiss of death! Quick cheap fix until it fails
Not true it's much better than paint lol, he is making a waterproof seal not heavy layers, great protection. Every fiberglass boat has plywood 😀
@ I used to make and repair fiberglass boats, the amount of delamination and rot is amazing, transom and floor rot the most common. Getting a proper bonding to a plank deck is very difficult and usually starts to fail within a few years .
@@waynemanning3262if you have a look at some previous videos, he has put a plywood deck and that’s what he is glassing to not a plank deck but yes I know what your saying about glassing over planking
@@waynemanning3262 Yes, that's because polyester resin allows water through osmosis. Epoxy resin over plywood does not.
Epoxy resin unlike polyester resin is waterproof in the long term. Epoxy over dimensionally stable plywood as done here is very long lived especially when done with fiberglass. West Epoxy documented boats over 40 years old still in good condition.
Nice!
Working even in the cold mornings!
That's the spirit!
Fresh paint is amazing!!! Lifts the spirit!!!!!
@1:25 - Recommendation: put masking tape/painter's tape on each side of the joint you are filling to catch the spillover. Defeats the need to clean off the excess.
(Ahh, yes, I see you mentioned that later @4:50)
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Oh, and a line of clothing! Nice! I'll purchase something next month for sure!
Yeah I definitely need to do more prep beforehand to save time on each job with sanded etc. Delighted to hear you'll purchase my branded clothing. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.
Excellent work young sir.
Hard when you must work against the weather, but do -able..I had to do my fishing boat under the same circumstances.CHEERS from HERE!
Ex boatyard worker here. You don't have to wipe it down EVERYTIME with acetone. The little dust or debris doesnt do the resin any harm. If anything it makes it stronger. Btw, have you heard of ply peel? It could have saved you a lot of sanding
Like this gentleman said the peel ply leaves a nice surface so there is no need to sand as much. Also it will help the epoxy cure by holding the heat in better.
Peel ply is mans best friend when it comes to fibre glassing. I never leave home without it these days.
And a shipyard is famous for always using best practices. But seriously, cleaning with acetone too many times is better than too few times. If the boat was stored inside, away from all the dust and dampness, well, that's one thing. But suggesting a quick once-over after sanding seems questionable. There is likley oils from his hands that only comes off with a solvent. A brief pass with a broom won't get oils off. It also helps remove any possible moisture.
And peel-ply is a valid idea. It can be like a miracle disguised as some light blue saran wrap. Ideally used for every bit of epoxy work.
@@goatman3828 I'll give it a shot going forward, thanks for the tips
@@goatman3828 Oils from his hands huh...Im so glad we always used bad techniques...😊
Looking good. 😎👍
With the care and craftsmanship you are putting into the boat she will be around for decades to come. Well Done
I would have loved to help you with this project. South Africa is a bid far away. Weldone!! You are doing a great job.
Go get'm tiger!!!
Is that a dry spot on starboard side, or is that air pocket? Looks like one of the two from here. That fin roller is made to work out any air pockets under glass, not necessarily for spreading out your resin. Sounds like your getting lots of resin on it. Looking real nice with that coat of primer. Keep up the good work.
It's just where a few drops of water got onto the epoxy through the green cover. It's only on the surface and will sand right out. Thanks for watching
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Are you sure that chain is strong enough to hold the bow in that weather?
Woohoo, New vid is up! I'm first view
is that a boats mast sticking out of the water?
Yes
Wiping with acetone can unglue plywood, not recommend
This is my first time seeing your channel, and I have a question I am hoping you could answer for me. I have asked other boat channels, but never get a response.
Why isn't every piece of wood getting a epoxy coating. The claim is that it makes the wood completely impervious to water damage. It dries like a clear varnish. Offers UV protection. And is still just wood, so very easy to work with. You do not need 10 coats like a varnish. Doesn't wear out like a varnish. Doesn't chip wear off like a varnish. So why is this super amazing do everything polymer not protecting every square inch of a boat? There must be some big lie being told, otherwise major boat buders would be doing it. It can't be so expensive, compared to 10 coats of varnish, plus the labor costs to apply 10 coats of varnish, right?
Sorry for such a long-winded post. Just wanted my question to be understood fully. Thank you for your time. Anyo e that knows anything about this, please reply.
I believe it comes down to different factors. Epoxy will still need a UV protection coat either paint or varnish over top. I've seen people start with an epoxy coat before varnishing over top to speed up the varnish process and it makes the upkeep much easier.
@LakesideProductions I'm not trying to ask stupid questions, but they probably are. I am just starting to get into the whole 'boat' thing. Don't even live near a navigatable river. Some how got into blue water sailing. Found a man who can teach me some sailing stuff come spring. So I'm coming in knowing nothing.
Isn't gelcoat just epoxy resin with some pigment? And that can hold up to UV apparently forever if you do a bit of wax and buff every decade.
It seems like the absolute best material for boat building. And with new boat prices costing way more than a house, wouldn't these boat builders start with this? Interiors now won't mold, swell, or rot. If done on a commercial scale, like how plywood is made, coating everything wooden with an epoxy coat would make a lot of sense.
Any possible boat I would buy will be on the 'needs work' side of things. Partially due to price, partly because I'm a farmer and love working with my hands. But would really like to get an understanding of what is worth saving, what is considered too far gone. Have a forest full of old growth Maple I was thinking I could mill to any shape I could need. Think the smaller trees are over 2' diameter. Big ones easily over 3'. But never see it used in boats. Is there a reason? And would having the Maple 'painted' in epoxy be a good solution? Sorry for this ridiculously long post. Any help would be greatly appreciated.