Top 5 Must Have Tools For Your Fiberglass Boat Projects!
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- Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
- When you get down to it, fiberglass work is only as complicated as you make it. At its core it is somewhat straight forward; remove the damage and replace it with new material, right?
Maybe somewhat simplified but not really far from the truth ;-)
The key phrase was 'Removing The Damage'.
When we're talking about having to do any kind of fiberglass work the reality is that most of your time will be spent sanding / grinding to remove the damage then more time spent sanding / grinding to shape and fair and repair. #ProfessionalSanders :-)
One of the things I've learned over the years is that getting caught up with fancy tools and techniques tends to get in the way of progress. If anything getting started on the project is more of a mental hurdle than anything else.
All that's really needed to do quality work is a bit of knowledge and some basic tools. That's It!
So here are the top 5 tools that I've found to be indispensable for doing this type of work, hope this helps with your upcoming projects ;-)!!
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It's not just the cost of the filters, it's the having to stop what you're doing, climb out of the boat, change the filter, climb back in and continue with the smooth work-flow having been completely disrupted.
Hey Andy,
As a woodworking expert and a fiberglass/boat absolute newbie, I really appreciate all these intro videos. Getting my first sailboat soon, and based on market prices, it is certain to come with some projects. Thanks man. You're the best.
If your getting a boat to refurbish or fix up and you are in the UK then get proper epoxy every time mate as our chop strand we can specify powder bound and it works amazing with proper epoxy. I use west systems I don't trust anyone else as I've had varying quality Polly and Vinyl from the same manufacturer and they weren't that much cheaper than west systems to be honest, maybe a 3rd cheaper but nowhere close to the same strength. See if you're having to do transoms or strakes or the likes don't apply too much epoxy and glass as that's one of the first mistakes I made I went on too heavy on some strakes thinking it would beef them up but all it did was stop them flexing and they cracked the first time they got hit. Try to keep the flex there so do your homework on the epoxy and filler mix and don't add too many sheets of glass or overbuild. Even strengthening a transom it's actually more to do with bracing it than bulking the actual transom part itself up.
Thank you for the beginner videos! Every time I have a question about my new (first) boat, you’re the guy I come to. Please keep the beginner content coming and thanks a million!
As always another great video for newbies and the long term boat repairs. Thanks 😊 Andy.
Perfect timing for me for a newbie series! Just starting to build my first epoxy and fiberglass boat.
You have described me and my project to a tee! I am restomodding a 1972 Formula 233 and bought all Harbor freight tools like grinders , oscillating tools, etc for the demolition work (rotten transom, stringers, etc) and now that I am 75 percent done on the construction side , I have purchased the Bosch Dual Action 5 inch sander to begin a lot of the sanding. They do make a 6 inch model also. I will probably get the Makita belt sander too .
You probably should have included a respirator as a "must have" tool also.
I look forward to your videos every week, have learned a lot!
Great content Andy. I'm so delighted your topic was the top 5 tools. Wo Festool are so expensive, however as you mentioned, its what people can afford and it gets the job done.
I’ve used the Oneida DustDeputy during many of my projects. It works very well!
And to quote another boat owner,”Oh Glorious Sanding!”
I also purchased the Makita 1-1/8” belt sander. Haven’t needed it for too many tasks, yet, but its a great tool for what it does, especially with fillets, and small or tight space sanding needs.
So I can attest to the electric shears save you on large fiberglass projects. It is one of my favorites. Thanks Andy for saving my hands a few years ago when I saw you using them. They truly are a game changer. Also the Bauer occilating tool is a solid purchase as well. Has held up well to the rigors of fiberglass dust use. Paired with Diablo carbide tiped blades it’s unstoppable. My next purchase will be the Bosch forced rotation sander. With a family and other obligations besides boat projects any way I can save time is the way to go. Thanks again Andy for continuing to provide content with your busy schedule!!
Interesting video. I thought this video was going to be the basic necessities, but now I feel pro
Hey, I do fiberglass repair and paint jobs down here in south Florida. Just want to let you know that I have been using alexseal over the last year because of you. I love it, and to see the bubbles just pop right in front you is amazing. I painted a lot of boats with cloud white and my customers love it!
I use my harbor freight multi tool from wood work to boat work. Love it. Only bought one still works going on 2 yrs
Repairing old screw/bolt holes on a vertical fibre glass surface in a boat. So it doesn’t run out both ends run everywhere. Thanks love you channel. Form newcastle Australia
as a complete diy noob jumping in head first, this video (and gaint stuff list) is really really helpfull thanks!
I plan to name my boat "M.V. SANDAGAIN!!!" Cheers from westcoast Canada!
Hi Andy, been watching your channel for about a year now. Binging it for the last two weeks since i bought my first boat, a project 1977 Seafarer 26. Previous owner bought it in 1995 and had some damage while shipping it then repaired and fiberglass, his wife got sick and he never put it in the water.
As you're well aware it needa some love but is solid and very complete. Planning on doing exterior work this summer and the interior woodwork this winter.
Thanks for all the fantastic content there's definitely a lot to digest.
May I suggest that you become a Patreon of the channel to thank Andy for the great content he is producing for us boat DIY’ers? He offers various levels of direct support to his patreons, which I have found very useful.
Loving your vids. Learning lots before I embark on a fiberglass car restoration.
Just the video I needed! Starting my project this summer
i want to thank you for being a great help to me on working on my boat
Thanks so much. I'll take all the learning I can get.
I've been using the electric scissors since I saw them in your videos years ago. It's just fantastic for fiberglass work.
Just discovered your channel today. I was researching what it would take to rehab a boat rather than buying new. An involved process but I have tackled things like autobody work which is very similar. Great content!
Your comments on disposable tools reminds me of the bar industry. I thought they bought high end blenders but it turns out cheaper ones bought every 4 or 5 months are much more cost effective. Repair and replacement cost of high end blenders are high and work out to be much more than just replacing with cheaper ones.
I've had mixed luck with Harbor Freight. Some tools like the oscillator are great buys, I'm sure. A hobby style 3 wheel bandsaw, not so much... lol Horrible "precision"; the same issue with the table top combo belt and disk sander. The bandsaw is fine for hobby but requires much more finishing and therefore more time wasted. The sander was junk that I donated to Goodwill.
Like you I've gone through tools over the years. I was gifted two different cordless drill sets. The first was underpowered Craftsman. The second was the same brand and maringally better. I bought myself Dewalt. If I did it again, I might be tempted at Milwaukee brand. The only reason is I used these tools for everything including household repairs.
So my point here is that if you have uses other than just for boat rehab, go ahead and invest. C8nversely I have tools that just sit as they aren't very versatile and I am not using them to the extent first envisioned (plate joiner is one; great tool but I've used in only a handful if times).
Thanks for all you do. A truly great resource!
Thank you for that video. Like you said, I am one of those boaters who has small jobs, and this video was made for me.
Bruce B.
16:09 Hahaha. My first "Borrow" from family for my boat project was a cheap version of that. Then for ease of use while on the boat (will be in the marina most of the time, not on dry land) was the battery version from Ryobi. It's slow spinning, but with the right sand paper, and a big battery, it eats up fiberglass and has got all the screw holes in the roof super smooth. I should upload a picture, but now you can't see them anyhow! Your videos have been great, and I'm hoping to paint over tomorrow and see how the roof works out!
I'll end up drilling new holes for fittings eventually, but I had to be really OCD over it, and get everything perfect before painting. None of this "just use hardware store paint, and paint over it!" malarkey everyone suggests. :P
I am a first time boat owner and doing my own project. all my projects are being done based on your content. so, thank you very much. you're doing a good job.🛥😃
A couple of years ago i saw that maikta belt sander. ordered one and never looked back! love it!
Saves so much time! With other tools you are more destroying and creating more work. more work is more cost. Cost suck.
Thanks for the tips. 👍. The Makita belt sander is a bit expensive for us DIYer guys, I’m sure worth the bucks though. I found a WEN 1/2 x 18 in. belt sander on Amazon for less than 40 bucks, turned out to be well made and durable enough, saved my can used it last spring for a big project - and was used extensively. It’s all I can use other than hand sanding glass when the 4 1/2 in. angle grinder doesn’t fit the task or is going to make more of a mess than I care to deal with. I get the 36 or 50 grit belts in bulk off Amazon too. Even though it’s only half inch wide, the 18 inches keeps it going and going before needing to change belts.
Thank you! Just bought a boat made in 1977. It’s nice but there are issues here and there. I love your channel which I have been watching for awhile.
Огромное спасибо за видео. Всегда с большим удовольствием смотрю ваши уроки. Удачи вам!
Love your video sir.full of knowledge. Good job sir
In 2019, I used a traffic cone hot glued to old container with clamp on lid. Pywood disc on top of cone, sealed with draft excluder and using 3" gutter fittings. Original was hot glued. Not had to change it yet-...
Thank you for another great video! I am currently working on my second recoring project. Yes, the osilating tool is absolutely essential! I use a Craftsman I am generally happy with it, except the switch is located in a place where I accidently turn the tool off. I have recently found that the Craftsman osilating tool is not compatible with some cutting blades. I love the Onida dust separation device! I use a shop vac with no filter, I have a hose attached to exhaust to blow the dust away from my project. Your method is much better!
I also use the craftsman and definitely do not baby it and would recommend it. Everything from cutting fiberglass to removing rotten core to cutting bolts. Absolutely love it.
Thanks for sharing your experience in the actual benefit of using a dust separator. This will be useful not only for dealing with working with fiberglass, but also woodworking. I am still waiting for a "Harbor Freight"-like version though.
Home Depot’s version works well, goes on top of a five gallon bucket which makes it compact and easy to move around. Used to be about 30 bucks but has gone up significantly.
Thanks for the recommendations, seems I am a few tools short.
I would like your opinion on my technique of removing bulk glass tabbing tho. I found using a diamond wheel disc with a pneumatic grinder works well with a misting water supply to wash down the dust, (and yes, it is a wet job but much cleaner). The water pumped out of the bilge is collected in a 55 gallon drum to separate the fiberglass from the water when discharging the drum for the next pump out cycle....
Excellent advice!!!
You are a household name here in the Manitowoc Marina.
Got to fix a one inch hole on my sailboat. Hole was for a recessed navigation light.
The comments I got from my sailor friends, “Did you do it the ‘Danny’ way?”
And that was from several sailors here.
I totally agree on the detail belt sander. I got mine for $35 on Amazon made by WEN. It's only a half inch belt though, but still my favorite sander! I didn't know about a dust separator, that will be next tool! On my list though, I would trade the electric shears for a very long flexible vacuum hose like you have.
Great video Andy 👌 have to agree totally with the amount of sanding 🙄🤣 I brought a boat about 4y ago now ,still rebuilding it lol and lost count of the hours of sanding 😂 my oscillating cutter has to be one of my favourite tools tho 👌 fantastic.
Thanks Andy for all the videos you have done and continue to do. Amazing amount of knowledge you share!
I have a dust separator I bought that goes on a 5 gallon bucket. it was a generic one from home Depot. it works incredibly well for the $30 I spent on it.
I have that one too, the 'Dustopper'. I had the Onedia Dust Deputy before, it worked great but it was top heavy when attached to a bucket and eventually the plastic cracked around the neck. For the price of the Home Depot version and the simplicity of snapping it onto a 5 gal bucket its the way to go.
I saw either a video or a write up on a wood working magazine on how to make one on top of a 55 gallon drum. It was made out of plywood and or mdf. I never bothered but a friend made it and loved it.
But I'm getting older and like the 5 gallon bucket idea better. Thanks for the tip about the home depot version.
Have the same one! Only downside I have found is the bucket needs mounted to a heavy base for what I do or I knock it over all the time.
Yeah! thanks a bunch for this tip!
I've seen these in the UK but do they work with seriously powerful vacuum cleaners I'm on a pneumatic one it's got silly power and gives some filters a hard time
I'm not a boat owner but I do build plywood aquariums. Same principles apply. Plywood base, fiberglass the inside, then top coat with a 2 part non toxic epoxy pond coating. Would definitely be interested in learning if gel coat or any other top coatings you are aware of that may be non toxic to aquarium life. Also would need silicon to stick to it to seal the glass viewing panes.
Thanks Andy 👍😁
I use the little 1/2 inch Harbor Freight strip sander. I bought it because I saw you using your Makita. And it is Extremely useful and works very well. goes thru belts sometimes, but is absolutely essential. They dont have it anymore I think. But it looks like Eastwood has the same unit on Amazon for $73
Bosch has a green Homeworking line and a blue professional line. I recommend the blue line.
Hey Andy, I believe the Bosch GET 75-150 (with rotary mode) is 6” as well.
Where was this video 3 years ago when I started my boat build?! Great content, as always. If you see someone driving through Herbster Thursday before Memorial Day towing a 20’ stitch and glue fishing boat with white and sea foam green Total Boat paint give us a wave 😃
So I just moved to California from rural Kentucky. I'm a very active person as far as building and repairing. I just traded a compound bow for a vanguard opti sailboat. Just the boat and an air bladder. It has paint cracking and bite out of it in places. The front at the top is best up and had a poorly done fiberglass and epoxy mix patch. I've grinded out the old and will be repairing with pc11 epoxy Sandinf down the boat and fixing cosmetic damage and making a miniature bass boat with a weed eater prop using a drill to power it. Just thought I'd share. I have not experience with boat repair.
The system would only let me give you one thumbs up.
Used some of the coosa board I seen on here for a transom redo . A+ material , soaks up resin nice and am alot more confident in the lamination then on any ply . And the waterproof properties are a must , highly recommend forking out the extra money over ply well worth it
The best part about that is that you won't have to do that job ever again
Would love to know all the fiber glass types and when they are uses and in what order, and with what type of epoxy is better in different areas, strengths and weaknesses. common mistakes....Thanks mate for a great vlog
Great video Andy. I too thought for years that oscillating tools were a gimmick. I bought a cheap Erbauer one here in the UK for £80 including a selection of cutting tools and it's been a game changer. I have seriously abused this little tool and it just keeps delivering. It's paid for itself a dozen times over. For professional use every day I'm sure it wouldn't cut the mustard. But for DIY projects it is well good enough. I bought a Triton geared rotary 6" sander here too which is no where near the refined quality of a Festool, but for the price (less than a 3rd) it's a monster.!! Thanks again for a great video 👍🙂
If the tools you find there for your oscillating cutter are as expensive as they are here in the US you are saying a lot to call it economical! It is though of course. Mine is irreplaceable to. Game changer for sure.
In Scotland Danny. I got the Fein star lock the bigger 350 one on a deal at toolstop for £150 down from £240 with 3 blade kits, while I was in there I spied a industrial top end makita jigsaw and sander in the second hand bit were they'd been taken out of damaged boxes, I paid £110 for them two so basically got all three top end tools for less than the jigsaw cost new... and it was new. Felt ridiculous walking out with three top end tools for £260 I felt like I robbed the place it was easy £650+ of stuff.
@@oldnick4707 you can get cheaper but still decent blades here but they aint as good as the Fein blades or the Swiss made top end Bosch ones. A company called Smart make a decent kit that most buy for work as they last as long as you always use the right blade. The Fein and Bosch are getting cheaper slowly but I recently paid £100 for a half moon, full moon, E-cut carbide pro blade and a gold triangle blade. Them raspy gold triangle things are magic for removing epoxy or paint fast.
FWIW, Ingersoll Rand makes a 12v battery detail belt sander now, but it is sized more like the traditional pneumatic ones. It’s an amazing little tool, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Milwaukee make a version soon too.
Also, on the super cheap, you can buy attachments to turn your angle grinder into one similar to the makita. I ordered one for about 20 bucks on Amazon but ended up returning it when I saw the Ingersoll rand so I can’t speak to how well it worked.
I plan on modifying a Jon boat to be a custom rowing boat with lights and radio to start with. I'm eventually looking to build myself a proper rower in rivers, lakes, and oceans
I like how you introduce yourself at the start of each episode.
Enjoy your vids man! Inspired me to take on a few jetski and boat projects. Which brings me to a question. I am going to be replacing a stringer in a 78 pioneer jet boat. Stringer appears to be a 2x6 but I’m just curious as to what type of wood you recommend using when replacing it. Thank you!
I had a Bosch i lasted 1 year then I picked up a festool 150 rotex it was rebuilt after 5 years of professional floor sanding and 2 years still going strong .Rebuilt cost 185 bucks the only sander I will use 😊
Content ideas - high level chemistry of paint coating systems, or bottom paints pros and cons. Second idea stitch and glue project. Thats what got me to your channel 3 year ago, and I continue to watch just to keep my finger on the pulse.
Never seen an electrical hand-held belt sander before, except here. Ive used the air ones for many years to polish the volutes inside large impellers! Nothing else works for this at all!
I've a big repair on the hull of my 31' IMP Eleganza that I'd love to have your direction with! I've already gotten tons of information from your posts of course! When I get to that I'll going be needin to go to your patreon I guess? Maybe send you some bucks directly for a couple chats? Thanks buddy!
Carbon fiber dust is a real devil on tools since it is conductive. And I second HF oscillating tools. I did a lot of fiberglass projects with this tool before I bought Fein. I would also recommend DWE6401DS 5" Variable Speed Disc Sander With Dust Shroud for anybody who doesn’t want invest in Festool Rotex. I would also add Roloc sanding disc to this list. I often put it on a small right angle drill if I don’t want to drag the air hose.
When I was working on cars I went with maco and snap-on and when I quit I tried to sell it and it was not good so now that I am not sailing and am on land I go with harbor freight and I have no complaints at all they are cheap and work very well. I can't think of anything I have had to replace do to it braking. They just work and are tough. It reminds me of craftsman tools but are much cheaper.
Hi How about a review of the tools used in fiberglass part : ie, the rib rollers
“Dust port. It sucks”. Excellent!!! 😂😂😂
Andy the best sander price/power is the Metabo SXE 450. Can you buy it cheaper than bosch and have more power!
Great video! What kind of coveralls you use! Thank you.
Hello I have been following for a while is there a video or have you made a video of rolling gel coat for say the bottom of your boat for a nice clean finish
that makita sander is something ive wanted for a while... just cant justify it now that my boat refit is done.
I can verify that as a first time boat restorer, that the electric scissors is the #1 non safety related tool. As a flooring installer I own about every kind of razor knife made, know how to use them, and they just don't cut it. Haha after watching your videos I bought the cheapest one on Amazon just to try out and I ain't even charged it since I bought it in November. No doubt I'd still be trying to cut glass mat had I not had them but instead I'm setting the motor in and finishing my project ahead of schedule
Hello Andy, I had my transom replaced. I have a number of holes at the bottom of the transom from swim platform brackets. Would you do a video of properly filling these holes, then glass mat over fill, then gell coat over everything. Or is that not a good repair because I can't find it
Hello Andy, I was watching your RUclips gelcoat or paint video? And I wanted to know what you recommend on a boat that is in water, what type of paint to put on the waterline and also on the deck. It is a Tiara 31 open. She needs to be painted complete Thanks a lot.
Hello Andy, I like your videos and your techniques, but unfortunately there is no provider/shop here in Germany that offers TotalBoat products.
Your tools are great. They are very well known in Germany, especially Festool and Fein . They are also very expensive here, but really professional tools. Very long lived. If you ever have specific questions about the tools or need something special, I can look it up for you in Germany. Greetings from Germany.
Best investment EVER was in my Dust Deputy. I just HATE the fact that it is clumsy. I really need to create a "rack" to hold all this. Lots of projects on-line for this, just need to figure out what I want to do with it. :)
Hi Andy. Good vid mate but I would brand recommend mate. Don't buy any other oscillating cutter bar Fein if you can. We've had them all and they don't last. Some crap out in days. Fein are by far the best and the only industrial grade one. Had nothing but failed units with Makita, Bosch and Dewalt. They are all made in China and genuinely don't last a 10th of the time the Feins do. I'm a coachbuilder by trade.
Regarding future topics, you could probably talk about the weather and most of us would keep on watching.
When coating wood that is going to be fiberglassed over, should the resin be mixed with hardener or just plain resin?
When repairing old fiberglass, how can you tell what it's been originally laid with, poly/vinyl ester or epoxy, and how does that limit or not limit your options as far as laying new glass is concerned?
The Bosch sander is pritty good problem I had with mine is the Velcro pad separated from the backer in less then 1 hour of use. Was not happy at all. They sent me a new one so far it’s on 3 hours of use.
A suggestion, Andy. While we see you using the same batch of tools and materials for fiberglass work, how about a summary video of those?
Can you use the Wet Edge topside paint on existing nonskid or would the be unwise?
I use 1/2 inch belt sander from harbor freight. Had it now over a year. I do a fair amount of fiberglass work the tool is invaluable
I got mine off Amazon, the cheap Chinese version from 'Wen' tools. So far I have gotten a fair bit of work out of it and haven't smoked it, pretty good for a $30 tool. Best advice I could give to anyone using this tool, no matter what version you have, is pay the money for the purple 3M Cubetron belts... worth every penny and they will survive tough fiberglass grinding.
@@SteelDoesMyWill,
Good advice bro, their abrasive is tough and their fabric belt holds up very well. They don't rip up as easily, and it's a big bummer when your belt with good abrasive on it still fails prematurely when the fabric rips.
I use the outer edge of the end quite a bit and that will shred cheapo belts, and then your roller also.
The secret to not melting the brushes clean out a cheap tool is too back off when it gets smelly so it doesn't let the smoke out.
Epic
Andy, what is the round bit/blade you have on your oscillating tool?
This is kinda off topic but I am restoring a Boston whaler 13 and I wanted to paint the bottom with Interlux vc Performance epoxy but everywhere I look it is out of stock. The boat will be kept on the trailer for storage but once a year I will take it to a freshwater lake for a week and all the topside paints say that you can’t keep the paint submerged for more than 3 days. I want to know if you have any suggestions for what type of paint to use for the bottom of the boat. Thank you.
Basic concept of how a cyclone dust separator works is one centrifugal force and two separating the dirt far enough away from the vacuum. Consider when you put the vacuum hose next to a pile of dust, The dust right in front of the hose gets sucked in immediately but the dust more than an inch away from the hose will show little or no movement. This is because the further away you are the greater the volume of air between the intake and the particle becomes large enough that there is no longer enough vacuum to cause the particle to move. The same thing is happening in the cone of the cyclone separator. The dust coming in the intake hose is thrown against the outer wall where it spins as gravity pulls it down but because it’s clinging to the outer walls it’s too far away from the vacuum outline that’s in the center top of the cyclone separator for it to be sucked in.
What grit size do you usefor the Makita belt sander? Don't think you mentioned.
thats Makita sander is gold for grinding. nothing worse than a dusty work shop.
Just a suggestion for your makita beld sander; it might be good to replace the bearings and carbon brushes sometime soon. These could have some serious wear on them by now.
Yeah and the tool will let him know. He can spray paint mate his hand will be able to feel when it's new bearing time and his vision will be a lot better at picking up if its cutting wonky than someone who isn't used to finishing off materials.
HI Andy...I got one of the fein multimasters when they first came out. I use it everyday and have for 20 years
Same here :-) Mine's about that age as well and it just keeps on running!
Mine has cut its way to hell and back. Great tool.
Space ship milage on both of mine
When constructing a tank out of wood to hold water. What would be the better epoxy to use? It's 150 gallon.
Okay man… I bought that makita file sander…
Used it with the belt it came with. Real nice. Cut through the edges of csm in between layers of coosa faster than expected.
I put 40 grit on that thing and HOLY COW!!!! I could sand through the entire boat ANNNNDDD the trailer in less than a half day!!! BE CAREFUL! 😂🤣😂🤣
Man he slammed that very expressive sander down directly on irs main bearing. You aren't even supposed to lay it down in that position
Is there a guestimate or goal for when the Moppie 25 is going to be complete?
Quick question since your website contact form isn't working.
I'm pretty new to working with fiberglass, and have a Trojan F32 I've been redoing.
Just ordered a bunch of laminating resin, filler, csm, and other misc things. Going to be tackling the engine room soon. Inboard stringers are toast.
How long can I leave laminating resin alone, before finishing it with a top coat? This might take me a few days, weeks, who knows. Does it matter how long you wait, before top coating it to cure it?
Also, have you ever experimented top coating it with something like epoxy paint? I did my last boats bilge with garage floor coating, and it held up awesome. Was thinking, maybe using that for the engine room, but would using it to cure the laminating resin work?
Can I use epoxy resin on 1.5oz fiberglass matt?
Good Idea!
This is not related to this video topic, but I'll ask it anyway because I'm very new to fiberglass. I saw the video you posted overlaying the soft deck of your boat in 1708. Lots of good information, I'm about to tackle to same project on a older bass boat. I was wondering how well that is holding up and if you had any suggestions for that. Especially laying it around the compartment lid areas and reinforcing where the lid hinges screw into deck? Any help/advice would be amazing.
Hey Chris! Are you referring to the fore deck of the Bertram?
Hi Andy, I’m a long time viewer and appreciate all the valuable information and content you provide. I‘d like to suggest adding a backdrop behind you both as a way to get the electrical conduit and filter out of the background shot, and also to provide a clean location and method for brand, sponor or show recognition.
Best regards
Andy , have you ever done a curved transom?
We need help about how to cure fiberglass parts fast during rain season...temp about 15 to 23 degree...
What brand was the sander
I haven't seen a new boatworkstoday videos in over a month. Being discontinued?