question before I commit

[chesapeake_dreamin]

ok, I should be putting stringers in tomorrow or the next day depending on work and weather( keeping up with not for the week of heart). I've been shopping resin and this is what I've come up with. Evercoat has a product called boatyard and it's $32 a gl compared to the MAS $75 a gl. Is it ok to go with the boatyard or should I look for something else? I'll be buying a few gallons in the am I think it should be just fine for reglassing the stringers but wanted some expert opinion. Any help? Also found the plywood skools been talking about $35 a sheet. I'll have pics of the progress as usual.

[chesapeake_dreamin]

forogt the link, here it is
http://www.boatersworld.com/product/376800611.htm

[msbhammer]

WOW, thats some cheap affordable stuff. I know its stupid, but I have or call everything have have cloth. I dont know the differnce ??? poly..cloth ?? I know there is a differnce. I have woven cloth. Would this stuff work ??

[phatdaddy]

The cheaper is a polyester resin that uses MEK as an catalyst to harden. The MAS,WEST, Etc is a 2 part epoxy that need to be mixed in a ratio to harden. most production boats are built of polyester. if you use epoxy , gel coat will not stick to it and you must paint when done. epoxy is a little easier to work with because of the more predictible pot life. A lot of people use epoxy on components that will be hidden and poly on the exposed surfaces. epoxy will adhere to poly, but poly to epoxy is not a good bond. all of this is just my experience and subject to review.

[chesapeake_dreamin]

thanks phat. if all goes well in the am, I'll remove the last bit of old glass and wood scuff everything up good and cutting wood by dinner 1700 or supper for the southerners. Also, I was thinking rather then justa 3/4 sheet with a 3/4 nailing kleet on top, I'd just do a double 3/4 don't know if it would be stronger but I have plenty of room to do it this way.

[msbhammer]

No work today. You slacker. ;D

[Blue_Runner]

supper for the southerners
Up until I entered the work force at age 23 I was raised to call lunch dinner and dinner supper. * I know its crazy, but that's how I was raised. * I no longer call lunch dinner cause its just too darn confusing for other people to understand (unless they are from this area). * ;D

P.S. Breakfast has always been breakfast *;D

[chesapeake_dreamin]

LOL I was confused for a long time after moving here from Maryland. I don't know why lunch is dinner and dinner is supper it just is. I still confuse people by saying the wrong thing. Guess I don't blend so well.

[Airslot]

I live on the MD/VA state line, and a lot of the old timers in VA are still using the dinner / supper lingo?????

[randlemanboater2]

but I have or call everything have have cloth.


Hey MJ, can you interpret this?

[Stinky_Hooker]

I have used boatyard for many years and love it. A hardware store here sells it for $80 for a 5gal bucket. Pretty good deal. ;)

[chesapeake_dreamin]

done deal, I picked it up but, only spent Monday grinding and prepping. My schedule blowes this week 24 Tuesday covering 1700-2200 for a guy in school then 48 straight Thursday and Friday so if I'm still alive Saturday, nothing but boat!!!!!

[Stillrunning]

done deal, I picked it up but, only spent Monday grinding and prepping. My schedule blowes this week 24 Tuesday covering 1700-2200 for a guy in school then 48 straight Thursday and Friday so if I'm still alive Saturday, nothing but boat!!!!!
I'm not sure if I asked and just missed your answer but are you from Chesapeake Va.?

[chesapeake_dreamin]

Born and raised in PG county MD. Grew up spending every free minute on the bay or Ocean. Still miss it. The water here in GA isn't the same. I still remember coming off the water and getting a cone from Storm Bros or heading to Parole to eat @ Buzzy's Pizza. Going down the ocean and stuffing yourself on Bull on the Beach and/or Thrashers. That's where the name comes from Chesapeake_Dreamer. Still come home every summer for vacation so the kids can experience whart I did and spend time with the grandparents.