: Many comment that the most un-loved task in strip building is the glassing of
: the inside of the hull. Air bubbles, epoxy pooling...

: About the air bubbles; do they only appear if the outside has already been
: glassed? If one were to glass the outside last, would they appear there?

: Does applying a seal coat of epoxy (no glass) fix the air bubbles problem?
: One might think that bubbles in this seal coat could easily be sanded
: away?

: Epoxy pooling under the glass = gravity working against us? Could one avoid
: this by first only glassing a narrow path down the middle of the hull bow
: to stern or part ways, with a minimum of epoxy. And then turning the boat
: 90 degrees on first one and then the other side, glassing both sides
: separately?

: Could one thus trick gravity and get her to work for not against us?

: greetings,

: risto

: yes, i'll be coming to this task some time down the line...

I have had my best results using a squeegee to spred the fresh epoxy after I poured a small batch in the bottom. Use a light hand and spred into dry areas. This was done in a warm shop with warm batches. I did not use a seal coat just wet the glass out on dry wood. I have brushed on and rolled on with fair to good results but the squeegee worked best for me. I got the clearest and lightest results this way . Outside the hull is a diffrent subject. I should also mention that this was stapleless construction. I could be wrong but I think the holes from staples produce air bubbles as the epoxy seeps into the holes air comes out. I am no expert and there are great sites for tips like John Mchne's and Rob Macks. I have a great time every time I build good or bad it is still a blessing to create a boat. Clayton P