Boat Builder Central

Thanks Jaysen! I never even thought of using the PreVal type cans. I have a gallon of System Three Primer, I may do a test on that. I've never had good results with those in the past though. I'm talking about the cans of primer that have the harder inside that you break to mix with a button on the b...

I’m wrapping up the process of fairing a couple small skiffs with QuickFair and will be getting into Primer soon. My question is, I have seen several brands out there of a Two Part Epoxy Primer sold in an Aerosol Spray Can. Has anyone here tried or used this. What would be the negatives of going thi...

Thanks you so much! I got it almost all sanded down. It wasn’t as delicate as it was in my head

Thank You Fallguy! I’m worried about sanding through my fiberglass! I’m trying to figure out how to post a picture

I glassed and epoxied the bottom of my boat last weekend with BBC’s Marinepoxy and I’m ready to go over it with West Systems 410 Microlight Fairing Filler (because I already have it) My question is: now that is been a week, what do I need to do to the epoxy/ fiberglass before adding the fairing fill...

Thanks for the advice !

Sorry if this is a repeated question. I have read that talc can be used as an epoxy filler. I have come across a tire shop that can sell me a large quantity for cheap. Can "Tire Talc" be used as a filler for fillets, and what are the pros and cons of using it compared to wood flour or sili...

I am working on my first build, and this is also my first post. I have the hull stitched together and have my Stringers, Transverse Frames/ Bulkheads dry fitted. I plan on screwing all this together and to the hull to hold everything true until I get everything tacked together, then remove all the s...