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S&G: Pre Glass Preparation Detail
By:RickR
Date: 5/11/2003, 12:34 pm

Now that the hull is filleted, I’m waiting for warmer temps to do the glassing. I have several questions.
There are some epoxy spills and smudges on the hull. How can I minimize their appearance after the hull is glassed?
Filler is needed in chine and keel joints. Instructions suggest coloured epoxy using cabosil and wood flour. Can I substitute mahogany coloured wood filler if a test piece looks OK?
How much should chines be rounded? Maybe leave half the Okuome thickness?

I’m amazed how much useful info the Forum has offered me in the two months I’ve been reading it. Thanks to all, especially Nick.
Rick……

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Pre Glass Preparation Detail
RickR -- 5/11/2003, 12:34 pm
Re: S&G: Pre Glass Preparation Detail
Jeff The Tall -- 5/12/2003, 3:23 pm
Re: S&G: Pre Glass Preparation Detail
Don Lucas -- 5/12/2003, 10:02 am
Forgot to add...
srchr/gerald -- 5/11/2003, 8:02 pm
Re: S&G: Pre Glass Preparation Detail
srchr/gerald -- 5/11/2003, 6:47 pm