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by saltponder
Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PG22 built from CNC kit
Replies: 8
Views: 4018

Re: PG22 built from CNC kit

BTW, what a great addition, the CNC cut MDF board. Man, that would have saved inestimable time in my project.
Gil
by saltponder
Sat Oct 03, 2009 9:49 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PG22 built from CNC kit
Replies: 8
Views: 4018

Re: PG22 built from CNC kit

If one is going to coat the bottom with epoxy resin/graphite, is it necessary to prime coat the bottom of the hull if it has already been glassed and faired? Will the primer form a better bond than glass/resin that has been sanded?
Gil
by saltponder
Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PG22 built from CNC kit
Replies: 8
Views: 4018

Re: PG22 built from CNC kit

Joel,
In going through the photos, it appears that the bottom, everything below splash rails, was primed, then painted with expoxy/graphite, then re-primed. What is the primary purpose of the epoxy/graphite? Strength?
Gil
by saltponder
Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:29 pm
Forum: Sterling
Topic: Life of Sterling after opening can
Replies: 11
Views: 48782

Re: Life of Sterling after opening can

Folks, thanks for the responses. Fonda, it's time to paint and build my cradle.
Gil
by saltponder
Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: Sterling
Topic: Life of Sterling after opening can
Replies: 11
Views: 48782

Life of Sterling after opening can

I am just about done fairing my Panga 20 and plan on coating 2/3rd's-3/4ths of the bottom with epoxy resin/graphite. The front of the bottom below the splash rails will be painted in Sterling. I will not paint sides until the boat is finished. My question, is should I buy for the entire job, or buy ...
by saltponder
Sun Aug 23, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Sashimi-panga22-Kauai
Replies: 525
Views: 88040

Re: The Malolo-panga22-Kauai

Fonda,
What is the overall length of your cradle?
Gil
by saltponder
Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:32 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Sashimi-panga22-Kauai
Replies: 525
Views: 88040

Re: The Malolo-panga22-Kauai

Fonda,
How much EZfillet will it take to complete the inside?
Gil
by saltponder
Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:26 am
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Graphite/epoxy bottom paint
Replies: 6
Views: 1273

Re: Graphite/epoxy bottom paint

Tom, Larry,
Thanks. I'll probably order some next week. I'm getting closer to painting. Finished the rub rail and splash rails last week.
Gil
by saltponder
Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:19 pm
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Graphite/epoxy bottom paint
Replies: 6
Views: 1273

Re: Graphite/epoxy bottom paint

Tom,
If one applies more than one coat, is there sanding between coats or does one apply next coat before the earlier coat cures?
Gil
by saltponder
Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Graphite/epoxy bottom paint
Replies: 6
Views: 1273

Graphite/epoxy bottom paint

After painting the bottom with the DIY graphite/epoxy mix, is an UV inhibitor necessary?
Gil