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Re: Strip: Fiberglass / epoxy /what else do I need
By:Charlie
Date: 4/5/2009, 9:06 pm
In Response To: Strip: Fiberglass / epoxy /what else do I need? (Paul Lueders)

Stripping a hull is a fairly extensive operation and you are not going to have enough information to get started unless you have someone with experience holding your hand or you buy a book on the subject. The book is the best bet. Our host, Nick Schade, has written an excellent book on the subject. Once you have it you will have the opportunity to go thru' it a gazillion times before you spend one nickle on supplies and you will not be confused by the various and sometimes mistaken opinions you would get off the net.

: Could someone create a list for me of what type and how much fiberglass,
: epoxy, fillers, and what ever else I need to glass a typical 18 foot strip
: boat? I have no clue what to get and where to get it?

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Strip: Fiberglass / epoxy /what else do I need?
Paul Lueders -- 4/5/2009, 5:28 pm
Re: Strip: Fiberglass / epoxy /what else do I need
Chris Sperry -- 4/6/2009, 10:49 am
Re: Strip: Fiberglass / epoxy /what else do I need
Doug S -- 4/7/2009, 8:05 am
Re: Strip: Fiberglass / epoxy /what else do I need
Chris Sperry -- 4/7/2009, 8:28 am
Re: Strip: Fiberglass / epoxy /what else do I need
Charlie -- 4/5/2009, 9:06 pm
Re: Strip: Fiberglass / epoxy /what else do I need
Paul Lueders -- 4/6/2009, 7:01 am
Re: Strip: Fiberglass / epoxy /what else do I need
Steve Rasmussen -- 4/6/2009, 9:31 am
Re: Strip: Fiberglass / epoxy /what else do I need
Bill Hamm -- 4/6/2009, 12:29 am
Re: Strip: Fiberglass / epoxy /what else do I need
Paul Lueders -- 4/6/2009, 6:54 am
Re: Strip: Fiberglass / epoxy /what else do I need
Bill Hamm -- 4/7/2009, 12:59 am
Re: Strip: Fiberglass / epoxy /what else do I need
Dave Gentry -- 4/6/2009, 8:24 am