Cameron's FS14LS+5%

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Re: Cameron's FS14LS+5%

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bamaguy0 wrote: Fri Nov 06, 2020 6:54 pm Good call! I'll check on that for the MarinEpoxy. I'm going on an overnight trip tomorrow, but I'll be back Sunday. Might still have time.
Also, you can do a "hot coat" to extend your re-coat time: just brush on a thin coat of raw epoxy wherever the cloth will go to keep the surface "alive" for another cycle. Far, far, far better than waiting for cure and sanding!

Edit: and if you do end up needing to wait and sand, let it cure hard and use a good mask when you sand to avoid epoxy sensitivity, something you may want to read up on if you're not familiar.
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Yeah, I have a Honeywell half mask respirator. I lucked out and found one in stock one night on Amazon. I think they're starting to become more available again.

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Talk about peer pressure!

Just wet out the rest of the hull. Letting it get tacky then I'll be applying the cloth. 8)

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I think I might be a little crazy for making such a last minute decision to go ahead and apply the cloth at 9PM, but I think it turned out well.

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Now to let it all cure, I'm gonna rest a bit, and I need to decide if I should go ahead and glass up the sides or not. I'm thinking the 6oz tape would be ok. Maybe to encapsulate the rubrails.

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After review this morning, I've noticed a few small bubbles formed on the chine. Ordered some 5ml syringes with needle(blunt) tips to work on injecting them to get them solid. I don't think any of them are worth grinding off and patching.

Wonder if MarinEpoxy thins with Acetone?

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bamaguy0 wrote: Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:38 am After review this morning, I've noticed a few small bubbles formed on the chine. Ordered some 5ml syringes with needle(blunt) tips to work on injecting them to get them solid. I don't think any of them are worth grinding off and patching.

Wonder if MarinEpoxy thins with Acetone?
I would not do that, the acetone won't have any way to evaporate after you inject it. I'm pretty sure you shouldn't thin epoxy with solvent anyway, but especially in this case. You can thin it by warming it up, you'll just have to use small batches and move fast.

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joe2700 wrote: Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:18 am
bamaguy0 wrote: Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:38 am After review this morning, I've noticed a few small bubbles formed on the chine. Ordered some 5ml syringes with needle(blunt) tips to work on injecting them to get them solid. I don't think any of them are worth grinding off and patching.

Wonder if MarinEpoxy thins with Acetone?
I would not do that, the acetone won't have any way to evaporate after you inject it. I'm pretty sure you shouldn't thin epoxy with solvent anyway, but especially in this case. You can thin it by warming it up, you'll just have to use small batches and move fast.
I do believe most can be thinned with solvents a very small amount, but at a hit to strength. In this case I just need to fill the gap, but I do agree it would be difficult for the solvent to evaporate. Heating up the resin may be the trick...if it's even needed. Just thought that might help ensure the entire bubble is filled. If I do weep holes in the percieved extremity that should be good enough.

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bamaguy0 wrote: Fri Nov 06, 2020 11:51 pm I think I might be a little crazy for making such a last minute decision to go ahead and apply the cloth at 9PM, but I think it turned out well.
Looks great from here, and, you just saved yourself a lot of sanding and got a better bond by taking the big bite, nice work!
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bamaguy0 wrote: Fri Nov 06, 2020 9:06 pm Talk about peer pressure!
From total strangers no less. I could be a boat-bot!

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Re: Cameron's FS14LS+5%

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Hey Jeff,

I'm starting to think ahead on making my own poling platform. Since you've already designed yours, I was wondering if you'd considered any other designs before going with what you did?

Kinda thinking about fiberglass tubes. Maybe buying the braided sleeving and making some curved molds to form them on.

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