I got myself moving finally. I premeasured 6, 6oz batches of epoxy with 2 oz. of graphite for each one. I have 4 ounce of resin in the Solo cups and the hardener is in the squeeze bottle. I get good control of the mix doing this. That is a little more than I used on the last coat but I know I'm going to change the rollers three times. The 9" nap roller soaks up about 2 ounces just to wet it out. I also used a 4" foam roller to "Tip" and a heat gun to break bubbles after rolling.
After first two batches are rolled.
HOORAH!!! Bottom Coat is Finished and tape has been pulled!
I'm pretty happy with the results. I enjoyed the testing I did and I learned a little along the way.
To me that is part of the reason I'm building the boat. I've learned a good bit about the process so far and I've learned about myself.
In everything you do, take advice from the experts, but also try things you think would improve on the "norm" and debunk what you think may be un-needed. This is the true process of gaining wisdom. Thanks to everyone for their input and advice!
Any reason you didn't continue the waterline over the transom?
