always a pleasure watching you. You are one serious serious man, no short cuts at all. I have learned a lot from you to tackle stuff I would never had attempted before.
I have seen all types of fiberglass workers in the marine industry and you my friend don't make a huge mess meaning more work cleaning up than the job itself!!! Kudos!!!!
Oh Man, that pained look you gave to camera - a picture truly IS worth a thousand words! In truth, you could have driven a small family car up inside that void!!!!
I repowered a Stamas V26 from single I/O to twin 2 stroke Yamaha 200's on a Gil transom bracket. I was concerned about the transom strength near the centerline of the boat as opposed to the outboard corners. So I installed a bench seat (marine plywood with West epoxy & glass) across the transom. The boat had 6 longitudinal bottom stringers, so I glassed in vertical brackets between the bottom stringers and the underside of the bench. That was done in 2008, and no problems since then. It's a simple way to add a lot of strength if it works with your intended interior layout. Greg
I ran into a lot of areas like that on my '80 Bayliner that were from the factory with a chopper gun. We ended up peeling and grinding back to roving everywhere before rebuilding all the bulkheads and stringers. Also, glad to see someone else use "hand" tools to smooth resin.
Nice sanding technique no more dust at least not much dust Im working on similar single inboard to twin outboard replaced transom already im thning to make triangles plywood at inner transom corners just extra job to make sure it will hold the new transom
Thanks for all of your great videos! You’ve helped me tremendously. I have a suggestion. I’d like to see you out on the water on your own boat! It would be cool to know the history of your own boat also. Thanks again!
Just signed up as a patron. I have been watching your videos for about a year now and learned so much from them. I just felt the need to contribute because of the vast knowledge and guidance that you provide. Restoring a Catalina 30 with your help. Thanks
Epoxy can some times be green. Take my boat for example it's a epoxy boat made with ampreg and cloth and it is green. The vinalester I use dried in amber color. You can get them hard corners with a vacum bag system I agree the job was not done correctly it was not even bonded
I have been patching surfboards my whole life and now gaining the confidence to work on my new boat when the time comes. Thank you for creating such informative and fun to watch videos about fiberglass repair work. You are truly a master craftsman and a natural storyteller. Mahalos from Maui!
Boatworks Today you mentioned cheaper poly resin goes an amber colour, i buy the stuff the pros use here in Aus and it goes the amber color, brand is resolve.
Continue to enjoy your work, have been messing around with boats since the days of the woodies, using West System stuff since it was originally released in Bay City. Many years of DIY with all matter of Fiberglass. You have a great approach and clear explanations and I am still learning from you, which is saying something. Got here from MAds channel.
Great video brother! It's really incredible what you can do with fiberglass, resins and a little elbow grease! The boat came out looking amazing! We just did a super similar video on repairing a fiberglass bumper this week! Thanks for sharing your experience and keep em coming!
*HI ANDY* ... After seeing the voids, mess, clueless repair, type glass used and knowing how hard, messy, labor intensive and time consuming this job really is (your video makes it look quick n easy - heh heh). ... Being an old broken down old glass man, I would have called the customer and talked him into letting me make a quickie mold of the upper stern and made him a brand new stern section and grafted it on, In my shop, the customer may have even saved some real money on labor cost, let alone giving ME piece of mind knowing that Id never have to worry about my customers boat coming apart or sinking. heh heh ...... I don't envy you on this job one bit, the rods and screws in my spine hurt just watching this video! .... Keep up the good work brother! .............................singed GasserGlass
You make everything look so easy... therefore I'm blaming you if I screw my boat up! 😂 Thanks for all the instruction and advice. You're an inspiration and almost make me want to tackle the projects I have ahead of me. I wish you all the best my friend. God bless
You're a great teacher. I've never worked with fiberglass, but I'm confident if the time ever comes I'll be able to do it right thanks to your guidance. ( :
Question about markers used to draw cutting lines to fiberglass matt etc...is there any hazards of chemical reaction and possible weakness in structure?
Reminds me of a time when I dropped a 1" drywall suspended ceiling. I hit it one time with a wrecking bar and ran. Somebody had used grade stakes and short fine thread screws split through the framework to hold all that weight. 😲😂
What type of glass did you end up using? I know you mentioned not to use chopped strand.. I ask because I’m about to install a swim ladder and will be reinforcing the transom and backing plate.. planned on using total boat products (epoxy) Thanks!! Your videos rock!!!
Andy, some epoxies are different strengths. I was using "max clr" epoxy trying to make a grey water tank, I was going to make a fresh water tank as well, then I found out max clr has bpa in it. Anyways the stuff was weaker then polyester resin. I know your epoxy test strength video was great but maybe you can compare total boat with west systems?
After watching this video I cant help but think my transom I rebuilt on my 14ft boat is probably just as bad of a repair haha. joys of being a novice. I would rebuild it again but it really aint worth the money for for small HP engine I home it will be fine!
First I love your videos and have watched your videos for years but I wish they were like the way you used to do. These are just to short. I know if I joined patrion channel you probably show more but I just can’t afford that. You’re a good guy and a great teacher. 👍👍
Wow, you use a ton of gloves. I try to use then until they start to tear in pieces. You must buy them by truck loads. Love watching your videos, been glassing for probably 30 years. I like the way you approach things.
hi Andy love the videos i am just starting to restore a 40 foot sailing cat so was wondering what the difference between cabasille and Q-cell for thickening epoxy as a glue Cheers
You have me kinda curious. Whenever I sand or grind fiberglass if I don't wear eye protection my eyes feel like they are full of sand for a day or two. I know you have a vacuum but for me it doesn't take much at all. Brought home once again to me lately installing fiberglass insulation. Goggles and safety glasses fog up and are a pain in the butt but I can't do without them. I was cringing when I saw your respirator with no eye coverage as you were sanding. Just wondering how you avoid the eye irritation? Also have you ever used StarBoard in building up transoms instead of the normal two layers of 3/4 ply? Always hated encapsulating wood of any kind as it invariably over time gets water into it and rots. Fun project when you are doing it! Take care. Doug
I definitely trust the section is secure, but is that many fasteners really nessisary? I appreciate any appropriate answers. Does that material need it?
Andy, are you concerned about the sealing/reinforcement on the inside of the transom for the armstrong bracket? If the corner reinforcement was that bad...Is that reinforcement for the bracket fiberglass-reinforced board with all the bolts through it? It almost looks like its flexed to fit the different angles of the transom. Just looking at it on the computer screen its hard to tell; maybe the Bertram transom is good and thick down in that area?
Hello Andy, I am tackling a 1987 Well Craft Air Slot 190 and I want to know should I take out only two of the transom bolts to do my layups, and should I start in the middle or both sides of the aft part of the boat, I need to be a mouse compared to your boat that is all open
Hi Andy, when you were removing the old epoxy but prior to tearing it out I see you were using your sander, wouldn't it be better/quicker to use a grinding wheel, or is that a no no? Keep up the good videos as I find these very cool to watch
The way you did this looks like what I need to do to the anchor storage on my Amerosport. The previous owner dropped the anchor in so hard so many times that the glass is soft and now cloth like causing the rain water to get into the cabin. So I need to rebuild it back with slope from the middle to the drains on each side. Would the epoxy and mat be enough by itself to be waterproof or should I gelcoat over it when done?
First of all I really enjoy your videos. They are informative. My question is do you ever goof up? A project ? I do most of our gelcoat work and sometimes it comes out poorly. I guess I just need morhÿ
I have a similar situation on my boat as this. I’m strengthening my transom. But I have a much bigger weirder gap where my transom meets my splash well. It’s about 1” by 2” deep. I need to fill it with something before glass it as he did. Is that too deep for thickened epoxy? This will all be hidden.
Hi Andy, I see you can use thin gloves like car mechanics. When I do this the gloves melt straight away. I have to use really thick cumbersome gauntlets . What's your secret ? many thanks Dave
Hi Andy. Thx for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Question for you. As the Bertram was a conversion from inboards to bracket and outboards, would you not need to install knees from the inner stringers to the transom for added support?👍
You and Mads have both eliminated my fear of the unknown from the art of fiberglassing, thank you! You've also scared the living crap out of me about every buying another boat! Ok .. not really. But I was shaking my head too when I noticed the void.
If I were using poly resin, absolutely! But since there was some existing glass from the previous repair done with epoxy, I wanted to use epoxy here as well to make sure there was a good bond
Nice job! The void inside, illustrated using the zip tie, was beyond anything I expected. If it were me I would have placed a nasty call to the previous owner saying " what the hell did you do?!" When your head dropped and you started shaking your head, I really felt for you. I had a similar experience with a rusty car with fenders filled with insulation foam which was painted over. Again, great job, awesome decorum ! Very professional. Im learning a lot! However, I have a question. I must make two new parts from glass. One is an odd shaped hollow box where the inside dimensions must be accurate, but the outside dimensions dont. And the other part must fit inside the first part mentioned, but this second part has dimensions which must be accurate on the Outside of the part, but its inside doesnt. This is only going to hold ice for a charge cooler for a car Im building. Can you eventually show us how making parts from molds or bucks which would accomplish both kinds of parts? (One with external dimensions and one with internal dimensions being critical) Thanks so much for doing what you do!
great video, always enjoy all of your videos. I particularly liked the identification of the previous resins and laminates that were used. If I may ask for future projects to also add resin infusion where you see fit? Keep doing what you're doing, awesome set!
Hey Andy an old boatworker in Connecticut was using talcom powder to thicken epoxy and ever poly resin. Is that smart...he seemed to say it worked really good? Your take????
Hi Andy! Just a question about the corners. Wouldnt it have been better to lay in 1 1/2oz CSM then foam fillets and then 1 1/2oz over the foam and then the 1708?
Hi Andy, fairly new to your channel. Maybe you can help me... I currently own a 1993 Gambler bass boat and while replacing my carpet i noticed a soft spot in the front deck about the size of your hand. My question is do you think this would be a task i could handle myself being as i've never messed with any fiberglass and also would glassing over the front deck be enough or should i grind into it and fill it back up? Thanks in advance, again i know nothing about fiberglass but i'm not an idiot. Just don't want to ruin my boat deck.
Enjoyable video, as always. I was wondering what calculations or estimating methods were used to determine the 3/8" thickness is correct for the 260 hp on the bracket. Is this a case of overbuild so you do not have to worry? Thank you.
Andy, I guess that I missed something. Why are you using the epoxy on the 1708? I also guess that you'll NOT be covering it with poly? (E over P, only...., right?)
Hey Andy. Again again great video as usual. I just watched one of your videos on nonskid with awlgrip. Did you use a fattening agent or is it not really need it in that application. I’m wanting to redo my nonskid and want to do it right
I have to replace my gunwale trim. I was going to use cedar 2x4 would you cover it in 4mill fiber cloth or just resin it and gelcoat. It will not act as a support just a finish trim piece. Thanks
Those corners should have at least stress cracking with all of the weight and torque of the engine and bracket Testament of how well Bertrams are made Thanks Andy
Is there a way other than the obvious as shown in this video to know if the boat was built with poly or epoxy. The boat I am rebuilding was built in a mold but a chop gun was used to bed the original stringers. Was planning on using poly for all the rebuild but am a little nervous this may all be epoxy
Good again Andy. You make this look to easy. Question=I feel as if I am using to much resin on my project. What was your estimated usage on just those 2 corner? Looked to me like at least 1/3-1/2 a gallon?
When you tapered the edges by making each layer progressively longer, did you do the same with the height? Also, did you make it longer, and possibly higher, left and right (top and bottom) or just tie it in to the gunwale?
First thumbs up and comment! That looks so much better thank you for sharing your work with us can wait to get into working on my first boat, a wellcraft eclipse 232
I've learned so much about using fiberglass from you. Thank you so much for going through all the trouble of putting these videos up.
Hooray! Your hands are great to smooth out fiberglass over of shapes! So many people laughed at me!
I really love when people do the job right.. Great job.
Dang Andy, when you ran that ziptie up through that void my heart sank. I knew right then what a mess you had on your hands.
Yes! That look was priceless!
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That was sweet, like picking a giant scab.
always a pleasure watching you. You are one serious serious man, no short cuts at all. I have learned a lot from you to tackle stuff I would never had attempted before.
I have seen all types of fiberglass workers in the marine industry and you my friend don't make a huge mess meaning more work cleaning up than the job itself!!! Kudos!!!!
Oh Man, that pained look you gave to camera - a picture truly IS worth a thousand words! In truth, you could have driven a small family car up inside that void!!!!
I repowered a Stamas V26 from single I/O to twin 2 stroke Yamaha 200's on a Gil transom bracket. I was concerned about the transom strength near the centerline of the boat as opposed to the outboard corners. So I installed a bench seat (marine plywood with West epoxy & glass) across the transom. The boat had 6 longitudinal bottom stringers, so I glassed in vertical brackets between the bottom stringers and the underside of the bench. That was done in 2008, and no problems since then. It's a simple way to add a lot of strength if it works with your intended interior layout. Greg
Scaffolding idea looks like it works out well.
Andy, your closed eyes told the story!
Terrific video - extremely helpful! Thank you so much for posting!
I ran into a lot of areas like that on my '80 Bayliner that were from the factory with a chopper gun. We ended up peeling and grinding back to roving everywhere before rebuilding all the bulkheads and stringers. Also, glad to see someone else use "hand" tools to smooth resin.
Nice sanding technique no more dust at least not much dust
Im working on similar single inboard to twin outboard replaced transom already im thning to make triangles plywood at inner transom corners just extra job to make sure it will hold the new transom
Oh Dear Andy, the look on your face when that zip tie went all the way up, priceless
good luck with the redo
Thanks for all of your great videos! You’ve helped me tremendously.
I have a suggestion. I’d like to see you out on the water on your own boat! It would be cool to know the history of your own boat also.
Thanks again!
I have some fiberglassing to do on my boat (when it gets warm...), I really appreciate all the great video instruction.
Just signed up as a patron. I have been watching your videos for about a year now and learned so much from them. I just felt the need to contribute because of the vast knowledge and guidance that you provide. Restoring a Catalina 30 with your help. Thanks
Epoxy can some times be green.
Take my boat for example it's a epoxy boat made with ampreg and cloth and it is green.
The vinalester I use dried in amber color.
You can get them hard corners with a vacum bag system I agree the job was not done correctly it was not even bonded
Nice work Andy. That looks a bit sturdier than it was. Wetting out the glass before putting it on a vertical surface is sooo much easier.
I have been patching surfboards my whole life and now gaining the confidence to work on my new boat when the time comes.
Thank you for creating such informative and fun to watch videos about fiberglass repair work. You are truly a master craftsman
and a natural storyteller. Mahalos from Maui!
You do awesome clean work
I am referring to the metal roller for smoothing out bubbles. Thanks.
Your an artist andy!thanks for another awesome intuitive video!
That's a pretty good void
Boatworks Today you mentioned cheaper poly resin goes an amber colour, i buy the stuff the pros use here in Aus and it goes the amber color, brand is resolve.
Continue to enjoy your work, have been messing around with boats since the days of the woodies, using West System stuff since it was originally released in Bay City. Many years of DIY with all matter of Fiberglass. You have a great approach and clear explanations and I am still learning from you, which is saying something. Got here from MAds channel.
Thanks for stopping by! Much appreciated :-)
Great video brother! It's really incredible what you can do with fiberglass, resins and a little elbow grease! The boat came out looking amazing! We just did a super similar video on repairing a fiberglass bumper this week! Thanks for sharing your experience and keep em coming!
My stomach sank when I saw that void! I literally felt your pain.
Love your channel your videos have helped me alot restoring my boat
2:40 facial expression = Priceless...
OH MAN!
Excelente como siempre Andy!
Great job Andy you make it look so easy.
*HI ANDY* ... After seeing the voids, mess, clueless repair, type glass used and knowing how hard, messy, labor intensive and time consuming this job really is (your video makes it look quick n easy - heh heh). ... Being an old broken down old glass man, I would have called the customer and talked him into letting me make a quickie mold of the upper stern and made him a brand new stern section and grafted it on, In my shop, the customer may have even saved some real money on labor cost, let alone giving ME piece of mind knowing that Id never have to worry about my customers boat coming apart or sinking. heh heh ...... I don't envy you on this job one bit, the rods and screws in my spine hurt just watching this video! .... Keep up the good work brother! .............................singed GasserGlass
How do you choose when you use poly and epoxy? seems like this would be a good place to use poly resin due to ease of working, better wetout, etc.
Just when you think, man that's strong, Andy puts 2 more layers on...LOL That's going no where !!!
Hi Andy,great video as always. Keep up great work!
4:26 "At least with not going overboard!" ba-dum-dum-tshh
You make everything look so easy... therefore I'm blaming you if I screw my boat up! 😂 Thanks for all the instruction and advice. You're an inspiration and almost make me want to tackle the projects I have ahead of me. I wish you all the best my friend. God bless
You're a great teacher. I've never worked with fiberglass, but I'm confident if the time ever comes I'll be able to do it right thanks to your guidance. ( :
Amazing… you are the best
Informative and well produced as always.
thanks
Question about markers used to draw cutting lines to fiberglass matt etc...is there any hazards of chemical reaction and possible weakness in structure?
Reminds me of a time when I dropped a 1" drywall suspended ceiling. I hit it one time with a wrecking bar and ran.
Somebody had used grade stakes and short fine thread screws split through the framework to hold all that weight. 😲😂
What type of glass did you end up using? I know you mentioned not to use chopped strand.. I ask because I’m about to install a swim ladder and will be reinforcing the transom and backing plate.. planned on using total boat products (epoxy) Thanks!! Your videos rock!!!
Andy, some epoxies are different strengths. I was using "max clr" epoxy trying to make a grey water tank, I was going to make a fresh water tank as well, then I found out max clr has bpa in it. Anyways the stuff was weaker then polyester resin. I know your epoxy test strength video was great but maybe you can compare total boat with west systems?
After watching this video I cant help but think my transom I rebuilt on my 14ft boat is probably just as bad of a repair haha. joys of being a novice. I would rebuild it again but it really aint worth the money for for small HP engine I home it will be fine!
First I love your videos and have watched your videos for years but I wish they were like the way you used to do. These are just to short. I know if I joined patrion channel you probably show more but I just can’t afford that. You’re a good guy and a great teacher. 👍👍
Odd question, do you allow an intern for a week kinda thing ? Someone can come in help hand you stuff. And the like. And while there learns a lot?
Wow, you use a ton of gloves. I try to use then until they start to tear in pieces. You must buy them by truck loads.
Love watching your videos, been glassing for probably 30 years. I like the way you approach things.
hi Andy love the videos i am just starting to restore a 40 foot sailing cat so was wondering what the difference between cabasille and Q-cell for thickening epoxy as a glue Cheers
You have me kinda curious. Whenever I sand or grind fiberglass if I don't wear eye protection my eyes feel like they are full of sand for a day or two. I know you have a vacuum but for me it doesn't take much at all. Brought home once again to me lately installing fiberglass insulation. Goggles and safety glasses fog up and are a pain in the butt but I can't do without them. I was cringing when I saw your respirator with no eye coverage as you were sanding. Just wondering how you avoid the eye irritation? Also have you ever used StarBoard in building up transoms instead of the normal two layers of 3/4 ply? Always hated encapsulating wood of any kind as it invariably over time gets water into it and rots. Fun project when you are doing it! Take care. Doug
I definitely trust the section is secure, but is that many fasteners really nessisary? I appreciate any appropriate answers. Does that material need it?
Question, I've got a big project coming up and I was wondering if I could use 410 filler with poly resin?
What’s the best way to fill in a large omc outdrive hole in transom to install a smaller one
How is the trim affected when about 1000lbs is moved from the inboard to outboard position?
Andy, are you concerned about the sealing/reinforcement on the inside of the transom for the armstrong bracket? If the corner reinforcement was that bad...Is that reinforcement for the bracket fiberglass-reinforced board with all the bolts through it? It almost looks like its flexed to fit the different angles of the transom. Just looking at it on the computer screen its hard to tell; maybe the Bertram transom is good and thick down in that area?
Hello Andy, I am tackling a 1987 Well Craft Air Slot 190 and I want to know should I take out only two of the transom bolts to do my layups, and should I start in the middle or both sides of the aft part of the boat, I need to be a mouse compared to your boat that is all open
Hi Andy, when you were removing the old epoxy but prior to tearing it out I see you were using your sander, wouldn't it be better/quicker to use a grinding wheel, or is that a no no? Keep up the good videos as I find these very cool to watch
The way you did this looks like what I need to do to the anchor storage on my Amerosport. The previous owner dropped the anchor in so hard so many times that the glass is soft and now cloth like causing the rain water to get into the cabin. So I need to rebuild it back with slope from the middle to the drains on each side. Would the epoxy and mat be enough by itself to be waterproof or should I gelcoat over it when done?
I am putting an armstrong bracket on... You say not to use chop strand, Does that mean no 1708 either?
First of all I really enjoy your videos. They are informative. My question is do you ever goof up? A project ?
I do most of our gelcoat work and sometimes it comes out poorly. I guess I just need morhÿ
I have a similar situation on my boat as this. I’m strengthening my transom. But I have a much bigger weirder gap where my transom meets my splash well. It’s about 1” by 2” deep. I need to fill it with something before glass it as he did. Is that too deep for thickened epoxy? This will all be hidden.
On the 1708 you put mat side in correct?
Hi Andy, I see you can use thin gloves like car mechanics. When I do this the gloves melt straight away. I have to use really thick cumbersome gauntlets . What's your secret ? many thanks Dave
Its gonna be a long 14 days 😱😫 Hope for two episodes that day 🚤💨
It's coming along nicely. Do you think there is a situation when G10 would be appropriate for a repair?
Hi Andy. Thx for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Question for you. As the Bertram was a conversion from inboards to bracket and outboards, would you not need to install knees from the inner stringers to the transom for added support?👍
You and Mads have both eliminated my fear of the unknown from the art of fiberglassing, thank you!
You've also scared the living crap out of me about every buying another boat! Ok .. not really. But I was shaking my head too when I noticed the void.
what is the difference in laying up cloth vs 1708? strength or faster lay up?
Andy could you use CSM as the middle layers? Use say 1708 first layer or two then CSM and top it with 1708 for a cost savings?
If I were using poly resin, absolutely! But since there was some existing glass from the previous repair done with epoxy, I wanted to use epoxy here as well to make sure there was a good bond
Nice job! The void inside, illustrated using the zip tie, was beyond anything I expected. If it were me I would have placed a nasty call to the previous owner saying " what the hell did you do?!" When your head dropped and you started shaking your head, I really felt for you.
I had a similar experience with a rusty car with fenders filled with insulation foam which was painted over. Again, great job, awesome decorum ! Very professional. Im learning a lot! However, I have a question. I must make two new parts from glass. One is an odd shaped hollow box where the inside dimensions must be accurate, but the outside dimensions dont. And the other part must fit inside the first part mentioned, but this second part has dimensions which must be accurate on the Outside of the part, but its inside doesnt. This is only going to hold ice for a charge cooler for a car Im building. Can you eventually show us how making parts from molds or bucks which would accomplish both kinds of parts? (One with external dimensions and one with internal dimensions being critical) Thanks so much for doing what you do!
great video, always enjoy all of your videos. I particularly liked the identification of the previous resins and laminates that were used. If I may ask for future projects to also add resin infusion where you see fit? Keep doing what you're doing, awesome set!
Hey Andy an old boatworker in Connecticut was using talcom powder to thicken epoxy and ever
poly resin. Is that smart...he seemed to say it worked really good? Your take????
what type of small belt sander is that your using?
Hi. How can I get in touch with you to get advice and discuss a problem with my boat. Do you offer a consultancy service?
What is the make and model of your hand held belt sander?
how do you clean the epoxy from your roller after you are done? do you have to clean it if you are going to continue using it?
that's going to be a really nice boat. are you going to knock down the ridge where the old engine cover was?
Hi Andy! Just a question about the corners. Wouldnt it have been better to lay in 1 1/2oz CSM then foam fillets and then 1 1/2oz over the foam and then the 1708?
Hi Andy, fairly new to your channel. Maybe you can help me... I currently own a 1993 Gambler bass boat and while replacing my carpet i noticed a soft spot in the front deck about the size of your hand. My question is do you think this would be a task i could handle myself being as i've never messed with any fiberglass and also would glassing over the front deck be enough or should i grind into it and fill it back up? Thanks in advance, again i know nothing about fiberglass but i'm not an idiot. Just don't want to ruin my boat deck.
Hi Andy, why did you thicken the first layer of epoxy? Was the surface too rough or do you normally do that? Thanks for all the great video training.
Conclusion: Hands, by far, are the best set of tools. 😎
What glass did you use. I either missed it or you didn't say.
Enjoyable video, as always.
I was wondering what calculations or estimating methods were used to determine the 3/8" thickness is correct for the 260 hp on the bracket. Is this a case of overbuild so you do not have to worry?
Thank you.
About how much would it cost to add 5 feet to the Stern of a 28 Bertram
Andy, I guess that I missed something. Why are you using the epoxy on the 1708?
I also guess that you'll NOT be covering it with poly?
(E over P, only...., right?)
Hey Andy. Again again great video as usual. I just watched one of your videos on nonskid with awlgrip. Did you use a fattening agent or is it not really need it in that application. I’m wanting to redo my nonskid and want to do it right
I have to replace my gunwale trim. I was going to use cedar 2x4 would you cover it in 4mill fiber cloth or just resin it and gelcoat. It will not act as a support just a finish trim piece. Thanks
If a picture is worth a thousand words the shot at 2:40 says a million.
Those corners should have at least stress cracking with all of the weight and torque of the engine and bracket
Testament of how well Bertrams are made
Thanks Andy
On epoxy works you posted West System products. Why change to Total Boat?
Andy, at the boat show I noticed many of the newer boats are finishing all the fiberglass (engine compartment). Are you planning on doing the same?
Is there a way other than the obvious as shown in this video to know if the boat was built with poly or epoxy. The boat I am rebuilding was built in a mold but a chop gun was used to bed the original stringers. Was planning on using poly for all the rebuild but am a little nervous this may all be epoxy
Good again Andy. You make this look to easy. Question=I feel as if I am using to much resin on my project. What was your estimated usage on just those 2 corner? Looked to me like at least 1/3-1/2 a gallon?
About half gallon for 14 pieces that were 14"x18". Each piece took roughly 5 pumps of resin and hardener
Was there any concern about the stern shifting or cracking when the old epoxy was torn out, with the weight of the outboard hanging on it?
Not really, but I did keep an eye on it lol!
Probably would've been a good idea to take the outboard weight on a chain block just to be on the safe side.
BoatworksToday hey, what the make and model of that belt sander??
When you tapered the edges by making each layer progressively longer, did you do the same with the height? Also, did you make it longer, and possibly higher, left and right (top and bottom) or just tie it in to the gunwale?
Nice work Andy, had to wonder what the thought process was to switch from inboard to out board. I assume price??
Hard to say, but it does open up a LOT of extra room aft not having an engine cover there ;-)
First thumbs up and comment! That looks so much better thank you for sharing your work with us can wait to get into working on my first boat, a wellcraft eclipse 232