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How much fiberglass required for a 17'?
according to the instructions, I need 24' (8 yards) of 6oz fiberglass for the hull. But my boat is 17' long and this would give me 24 feet of fabric. Can I purchase just enough to cover?
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RE: How much fiberglass required for a 17'?
I appreciate your input, Laszlo. I've already glassed my cockpit, so looks like I won't need that much fabric.
Reading the instructions, they never mention glassing the cockpit under the "glassing the hull" instructions, so I would not have realized what the extra fabric was for.
Thanks,
Runriverrun
RE: How much fiberglass required for a 17'?
I used 4oz for the cockpit, but had purchased 8 yards of the 6oz based on the plans/kit info. As it turns out, I'll end up using most of it, for additional strips on the hull (bow & stern, where I sanded through and for reinforced glass for abrasion resistance), for reinforcing the coaming (carbon fiber), and various other items.
But it seems you could get by with a purchase of just 18 feet worth (6 yards???).
Larry
RE: How much fiberglass required for a 17'?
Turns out I have plenty. I just finished glassing the hull and deck with enough left over to do the upper part of the cockit that I haven't done yet, and the various other parts, hull strips, coaming. It's looking good!
Alas, I return to school on Monday and probably won't be able to work on it anymore till spring break!
RE: How much fiberglass required for a 17'?
Riverrun,
Don't know where you go to school, but if your temps are anything like mine (lately), you're better off returning to school! So frickin' cold I can't run a sander!!!
It'll make a great spring project, and an awesome summer launch!
Larry
RE: How much fiberglass required for a 17'?
Oh, so sorry about the frosty weather where ever you are. It's mid-50's here with mid-40's at night. And with the use of a heated shop, no comlaints!
RE: How much fiberglass required for a 17'?
» Submitted by Laszlo - Mon, 12/28/09 » 7:58 PM
Don't forget the inside of the cockpit. When you count that in, 24' will be just enough.