So Here She is

[the daydreamer]

tarfulle were did you get your windshield? and what kind of cost did you encure? mine is split down the middle and sure would like to have a new one if cost was not to much. thanks

[tartuffe]

http://www.updplastics.com/wellcraft...indshields.htm

They are as cheap as $147 if you get the 1/4" thick acrylic. The link above takes you to the Wellcraft windshields.

[tartuffe]

Updated Pics

[tartuffe]

Pics above show 6 coats A2000 primer on hull bottom along with 4 coats of Primekote on the sides. I alternated between grey and white A2000 so I could see how many layers I was sanding through. Each coat of Primekote was block sanded with 220 grit.

I finished replacing almost all the wood in the cap with divynicell and decided to insulate my forward fishbox while I was at it. Built a mold, lined it with cellophane and filled with 2LB expanding foam. Then I shaped it to accommodate the stringers. What you don't see is that I painted it with white epoxy resin.

Then back to painting. Used Interlux Perfection and IT WAS A *****! I rolled and tipped 7 coats while handsanding with 320 grit between coats. Each time it was different problem. Ended up building a tent with a ventilation system and shooting it. Finally great finish. Put 3 coats of Performance VC on the bottom and now just a little hand sanding to get it glossy on the transom and at the bow and that phase of the project will be done.

[willy]

Gorgeous

[jasoncooperpcola]

How did I miss this?? Amazing work. Are you using polyester or epoxy resin? If you do not mind me asking, what does the divinycell cost?

[tartuffe]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

How did I miss this?? Amazing work. Are you using polyester or epoxy resin? If you do not mind me asking, what does the divinycell cost?

Here is where I got my 1/2" H80 divynicell, think $128 for a 4 x 8 sheet. I went with this to save weight to make up for the extra resin I used. After bonding the H80 to the existing deck, I used 2 layers of 17 oz fabric and it is incredibly strong. Ended up using 3 sheets total for everything. I still need to recore the hatches with what I have left.
http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Prod...materials.html

I've been using epoxy resin.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Thanks. Not as bad as i thought. Do you think I can use Divinycell for walls and roof on a pilothouse? Also rebuiliding the cuddy from scratch.