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Re: Strip: Fiberglass / epoxy /what else do I need
By:Paul Lueders
Date: 4/6/2009, 6:54 am

: I was going to recommend the same thing. I still refer to Nick's book
: constantly even after several strip built projects.

: Bill H.

I bought a plan from Rod at Orca boats. I'm into the building process now. I have Nick's book and a few others. I'm in good shape as far as the striping goes and actual construction of the boat. I am confused in what type and what brand of epoxy to buy and how much, filler for fillets, micro balloons,(what ever those are),and how much fiberglass to buy for an 18 strip boat. I just need help with the glassing end of the process and what materials to aquire. What's best System3,West, Mass and where do I buy it? I'd buy it from Rod at Orca but I'm afraid I'd have to pay duty on the purchase because he's in Canada.
If company names are a no no here on the board, could you email me. claypipe@hughes.net

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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
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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