> Mike R. Hi. Hey I appreciate the help on the marilywood. I checked it out
> at mcBeath, Berkeley and they were about $10 - $12 less than The shop here
> in Clovis. About $38.50 a sheet. Like you, I will need a game to go to so
> I can justify the trip for two or three sheets. Nobody else from Morro Bay
> to Frisco had anything. I guess that Marine Grade Mahogany doesn't grow on
> trees around here. I also found flberglass tape and cloth ( cut to length
> ) over in Monterey/Santa Cruz and they have it all. However, I have a
> problem on the resin. I have been watching the discussions and see that
> the Epoxy is the best resin to use and from my inquiries, I have seen it
> in prices from $37.50 a gallon to $90 a gallon. Now, those can't possibly
> be the same resin, so, is there a variety of Epoxy resins and if so, what
> do I look for? I understand the Epoxy is a little more difficult to work
> with..?? Since I am just beginning I picked the Glen "L" Rob Roy
> to build as a first project, and I have a brother who has done a stitch
> and glue before, so, I will have some help. Then I was sooking at the
> Hartley 14 from Clark Craft to do as a second project. It is a bit more
> difficult I believe, so, I should get a bit more experience. Any ideas on
> that? I have seen some very beautiful boats and I hope to be able to do
> the same myself one day. I have experience with cabinets and furniture, so
> the woodwork should come back to me, but, the glass will be a learning
> experience. Anyone got any helpful suggestions? I can't wait to get
> started. Thanks in advance for any help. I see all of the subjects on
> different mods on boats, but does anyone ever have this much trouble just
> finding materials?? I'm gonna end up driving 500+ miles and spending a
> whole day just to get the basics. You would think that with the beautiful
> coastline and all the lakes around here, that supplies like this would be
> a whole lot easier to find. Thanks again, in advance for any help You can
> give........ Rehd

Oh yeh, my spelling and typing skills ain't so good either. The internet is as new as boat building to me. Sorry. Rehd