Philippines plywood boil test results/Epoxy source?

[anonymous]

hi all,<BR><BR>thanks for replies. server here is wacko so just lost my entire reply before sending.<BR><BR>thanks for cautions jimw. thanks for link leon! and info from jacques.<BR><BR>phil company called "CORD" has "product 300" which may be liquid marine epoxy. <BR><BR>btw, marine epoxy paint and primer are $14/gallon here.<BR><BR>i´ll try to send this one.<BR>johnm<BR><BR>

[anonymous]

Hi all,
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<BR>Thanks for the replies. I´m really psyched up to build a boat here...though i´m still looking for the liquid epoxy and outboard motors.
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<BR>I did boil test on Atlas brand 1/2" Marine Grade. No problems after 30 min.+ boil and just left it in water to cool.
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<BR>There is (apparently acceptable if my test counts) marine epoxy putty avail. here, but couldn´t reach the West supplier in Manila, phone number not hooked up yet so maybe it´s a new business.
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<BR>Raka or other epoxy is asian made? ...
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<BR>For epoxy shipment, 6 weeks surface is ok; I´d order 60 liters, maybe 100+ if can get in a barrel or other heavy duty container.
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<BR>JimW, hi, yes this is same JohnM ...I´m here incorporating my humanitarian aid/educa. organization, helping a private high school on Mindanao recover following destruction of it´s facilities. I´m looking into building boat(s) here and also <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif"> looking into building an amphibious bush plane (e.g., zenith 801 or murphy, etc.) which would be tremendously useful. As for boats, I think the C19 or OB19 will be my first choice for philippines building.
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<BR>Will try to post in more appropriate forum next time.
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<BR>Happy building and Happy New Year,
<BR>JohnM
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[lncc63]

Hello JohnM. From your posts I don't think you've found our forum for amateur boat builders in the Philippines . On it you will find information for local suppliers or the lack of them. Here is the URL: http://www.freeboards.net/index.php?mfo ... howforum=4

You're correct about the epoxy from Cord. There are also two other brands. Try not to use exterior plywood, there is a boatbuilding ply called Santa Clara and everyone swears by it. It is rather difficult to find.

[Bart]

JohnM.

I know of a boat yard in the Phillipines that builds with epoxy and plywood, mainly James Wharram cats, but also other designs like Jay Benford, Gilles Montaubin, Ken Hankinson, Glen-L.
I'm sure they have their source for epoxy and plywood, maybe you could contact them?
This is their url: http://www.andy-smith-boatworks.com/

Bart