FS-17 Again

TomW1 · Post by **TomW1** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:00 pm

Rover1 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 22, 2021 6:35 am Hi Tom,
12oz. on the seams and 6oz woven on the deck.
Will put one more piece on the side for protection there but other than that only the final taping in the motor well!
Getting there, slowly!
Rover1

Hi Rover!, Using woven woven you might want to add a second layer with the weave running opposite of the first. That will add strength to the sole and increase the resistance to damage.

Good luck on what you decide. Tom

narfi · Post by **narfi** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:34 pm

12oz biax over the seams and 6oz woven over the floor was all I did as well.
I am happy with it, and it is already heavy enough

Rover1 · Post by **Rover1** » Mon Apr 26, 2021 10:59 am

Hi Everyone,
I need to find a vendor for a windshield for my console. The company I went to the last time is no longer in business.
Any suggestions?
Rover 1

BrianC · Post by **BrianC** » Mon Apr 26, 2021 11:46 pm

Rover1 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 10:59 am Hi Everyone,
I need to find a vendor for a windshield for my console. The company I went to the last time is no longer in business.
Any suggestions?
Rover 1

Here is a great step-by-step tutorial: Willg's DIY plexiglass windshield

TomW1 · Post by **TomW1** » Tue Apr 27, 2021 11:53 am

You might also try here to see if they have one that fits. They have quite a selection. https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/catal ... nd+shields They are all mixed in with wind shield parts so will take you a while to look at them all to see if you can find one fit your console. Used to be a way to sort so only wind shields were shown.

Rover1 · Post by **Rover1** » Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:42 pm

Thank you for replies everyone.
Trying to avoid making windshield myself but may reconsider if no other choice.
Great Lakes skipper had a couple that were close but would still require some rework. Another thing to consider....
I'll keep looking for now.
Rover1

Rover1 · Post by **Rover1** » Sat May 01, 2021 7:16 pm

Hi All,
I had to buy a different brand of epoxy due to some errors in mixing.
How long should I wait before using the new material?
Started with BBC house brand and now switching to System 3?
Is 24 hours enough?
Thanks
Rover1

TomW1 · Post by **TomW1** » Sat May 01, 2021 11:56 pm

Rover1 wrote: ↑Sat May 01, 2021 7:16 pm Hi All,
I had to buy a different brand of epoxy due to some errors in mixing.
How long should I wait before using the new material?
Started with BBC house brand and now switching to System 3?
Is 24 hours enough?
Thanks
Rover1

Yes 24 hours should be fine. The main thing is that the Bateau is tack free. You might want to wait 48 hrs to be sure.

Tom

Post by **Jaysen** » Sun May 02, 2021 12:42 am

I was advised by BBC to use the full cure time as listed on the MDS. I “think” that was closer to 5 days at 72F. Contact BBC for the full cure time.

Rover1 · Post by **Rover1** » Sun May 02, 2021 7:23 pm

Thank you for replies,
Decided to wait on the epoxy and work on something else.
Rails will be installed once glass is done. Here is an early layout. I am planning 8 rod holders.
A few pictures in no particular order-