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Aquatek 6566 Glass? Epoxy?

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 10:10 am
by jbo_c
Obviously will be glassing the portions that comprise the hull and deck, but is there any reason to glass the exterior cabin panels? Is checking so much of a non-concern that there’s no need for even very lightweight glass?

What about BS1088?

If it doesn’t need glass because checking is no concern, does it even need epoxy? What about just a good paint?

Jbo

Re: Aquatek 6566 Glass? Epoxy?

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 10:32 am
by cape man
I am of the "seal everything" in epoxy crowd. I did not glass the interior parts of the sole, console, and hatches but they are all completely sealed in several layers of epoxy before painting (did not paint the bottom of the sole).

Re: Aquatek 6566 Glass? Epoxy?

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 5:32 pm
by OneWayTraffic
For areas where no glass is specified in the plans epoxy alone should be sufficient, but a thin layer of glass adds little cost or weight, provides some abrasion resistance and ensures that you will not ever see checking. It's an option, but it's surely easier to glass at first than repair and repaint after plywood checking.

Re: Aquatek 6566 Glass? Epoxy?

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:34 pm
by TomW1
As long as you are using marine plywood BS1088 or better a coat of epoxy and good marine paint should work well. Don't go to cheap on the paint.

Tom