ob17 biax cloth installation

Leif · Post by **Leif** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 9:54 am

Am just about ready to epoxy and cloth the exterior hull. Should I try to keep the transom attached, or do separately ? I assume that the pieces (50in. wide) are run longetudinally , with a lap over the keel that projects perhaps 2 in. past furthest edge of keel tape ?Thanks, Leif

Post by **jacquesmm** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 10:15 am

You are scaring me: are you really thinking of removing the transom before fiberglassing or are you joking? Or do you mean fiberglassing the transom separately? Fiberglass lengthwise, all over with 2" overlap as we say on the plans. PS: does that mean that your hull is planked? If yes, congratulations, it´s a big step. Any pictures?

JimW · Post by **JimW** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 1:58 pm

"Should I try to keep the transom attached?" This is what scares us. Before you cover your hull (all over) with glass cloth, the hull (sides bottoms and transom) should be a solid wood structure held tightly together at chine, keel and transom edge permanently with biaxial tape and epoxy. Not something that you would have to "try too hard to keep attached" hopefully. It better darned well be attached already! <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_eek.gif"> Jim

Post by **jacquesmm** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 2:08 pm

This time I am not the only one to be confused. Jim, you are correct but I think (hope) that Leif was talking about covering the bottom AND the transom with one piece of fiberglass. In that case, no, do it with two pieces please. First, it would be difficult in one piece, second, I like the overlap there: another reinforcement that we count on.

Leif · Post by **Leif** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 11:12 pm

Oow I´m scared, guys ! To think of removing that transom after all that taping and fairing, yikes !!! Of course, I´m the guy who didn`t know how to mix glue! Anyway, Jacques, you discerned that my question was concerning glassing the hulland transom, versus glassing the hull separately from the transom . Your answer makes good sense to me, and serves to remind me that experienced boatbuilder I am(Ihave after all planked my boat ), there´s a long way to go , both in my knowledge and the boatbuilding. I do notice that procedures are taking way less time than they did even a week ago. Thank you for your appreciation of the current state of this beautiful Ob17 . My son has been taking pictures and when I can figure how to post them , I will . Thanks again. Leif.

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