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Introductions - Are you new here? Say hello! / Re: Hello from BobC in VA
« on: May 11, 2015, 10:14:36 AM »
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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: GA 26 in Homer Alaska
« on: April 27, 2014, 05:52:49 PM »
The spray in liner is an excellent choice. A good friend had his deck done about 5 years ago, cleans easy and looks as good as the day it was done. I have enjoyed not helping him sand and repaint the non skid decks since he had it done.
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Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects / Re: Ed's boat in Perth
« on: March 26, 2014, 09:08:22 PM »
Ed's boat should be called The Great Big Australian
Amazing job Ed.
Amazing job Ed.
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General Discussion about the Great Alaskan / Re: CVG Fir Kiln Dried for Bow Stem
« on: December 31, 2012, 07:48:27 AM »
The only reason I prefer air dried stock for is steam bending. Kiln dried stock has been heated and has taken a straight set.
Steam bending green or air dried stock is less likely to crack in my experience.
Steam bending green or air dried stock is less likely to crack in my experience.
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Boat Building Materials / Re: polyester resin??
« on: September 05, 2011, 10:13:02 AM »
Jim,
It is your boat you can do anything you want. That being said, I would not put all the time and effort into a boat building project and use inferior materials. It is my understanding that polyester resin is a pretty poor glue, I would not want to be pounding though waves and have a glue joint failure. In my opinion, if you want to spend less money, build a smaller boat. Never compromise quality on something that could get someone hurt.(worst case) or cause future costly repairs that would be more expensive than doing it right the first time.
You mention using polyester for underlayers, if you use epoxy for all layers you can get a chemical bond (stronger). There are many good epoxy systems on the market that are less expensive than West or System 3 and work as well.
Check out this link.
http://www.oneoceankayaks.com/Epoxtest.htm
It is your boat you can do anything you want. That being said, I would not put all the time and effort into a boat building project and use inferior materials. It is my understanding that polyester resin is a pretty poor glue, I would not want to be pounding though waves and have a glue joint failure. In my opinion, if you want to spend less money, build a smaller boat. Never compromise quality on something that could get someone hurt.(worst case) or cause future costly repairs that would be more expensive than doing it right the first time.
You mention using polyester for underlayers, if you use epoxy for all layers you can get a chemical bond (stronger). There are many good epoxy systems on the market that are less expensive than West or System 3 and work as well.
Check out this link.
http://www.oneoceankayaks.com/Epoxtest.htm
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