Is Fiberglass Resin Really The BEST Wood Sealant For Boats???

In this video, we thoroughly explore the question: "Is Fiberglass Resin really the BEST Wood Sealant for Boats?" We dive deep into the topic, examining the effectiveness, benefits, and drawbacks of using Fiberglass Resin as a wood sealant for boats. We explore the overall protection provided by Fiberglass Resin when applied to wooden surfaces on boats. Throughout this video, we aim to provide you with valuable insights enabling you to make an informed decision when choosing the ideal wood sealant for your boat. We discuss the application process, necessary precautions, and additional considerations for using Fiberglass Resin effectively. Not only will we examine the benefits of using Fiberglass Resin, but we will also address its limitations and any potential drawbacks to provide you with a well-rounded understanding of this specific wood sealant. Our goal is to help you make the best decision for preserving and protecting the wooden elements of your beloved boat. Don't miss out on this insightful video that can potentially save you both time and money on your boat maintenance journey! For more informative videos on boat maintenance, wood sealants, and everything related to boating, hit that subscribe button and stay tuned. Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences on Fiberglass Resin as a wood sealant in the comments section below. We value your feedback and look forward to engaging with our amazing community of boating enthusiasts! So, buckle up and embark on this educational journey with us!

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[TheSlammerFishing]

Ive seen what seems like a hundred people lay down fiberglass resin to seal there deck but nobody ever thinks to at least add a layer of fiberglass cloth to reinforce it. When we redid the wood floor in our small boat I cut out a layer of 3m fiberglass cloth the same size as the deck with a 2 inch overhang around all the hatch holes and sealed the wood with that thin layer of glass. It mad the deck way stiffer and even gave us the confidence to have used a thinner sheet of ply to do the same job. If your already going through the trouble of mixing the resin and coat the wood id suggest taking the extra step of glassing it too

[jerryd]

I’m doing the floor on my pontoon this fall. This information has sparked things I hadn’t considered yet. Thanks for the great content. Job well done!!

[workforit]

Bro I don't know what it is, but I just got off work and decided to watch your video. I started feeling calm and relaxed. Definitely got a chill Vibe about you. And thanks for the content!

[hjehje]

Fiberglass is pretty amazing stuff. I was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada. The local boat builders would build small plywood dinghys ( 10 to 12 foot plywood row boats) and cover the bottom surface with fiberglass. Thry gave them a good coat of resin and applied fibreglass cloth as well for abrasion resistance. When they were fininshed with this they would apply a few coats of paint. These little boats got banged around a lot on a daily basis and they lasted for years.

I grew up working with my father in his autobody repair shop. We would often use fiberglass resin, cloth, and reinforcing compound to repair rust holes. Fibreglass is not affected by salt and such repairs would last a really long time, often longer than using a metal patch. Sometimes, if there was a small hole at the bottom of a panel I would patch it with metal and cover it with fiberglass reinforcing compound. It was as solid as a rock and inexpensive.

I see that some RVs have exposed OSB or plywood floors. This is disappointing considering the price of those products. If the floor was in good condition, I think that a few coats of fiberglass would help to preserve it.

Thank you for this video.

[StanleyZep-ucpy]

You made an excellent video. thank you

[darrellmedley]

I use a microfiber wrag to clean off the dust. This will tell me if I have missed any areas when sanding. The resin will make the wood fibers stand up and be prickly, so you want to make sure you sand the entire area.

[jeffmann]

Thanks for sharing! I’m working on a pontoon.

[darrellmedley]

You can use a brush and save on materials. There is a method of using Acetone to clean the brush after applying fiberglass resin. Your brush will be dry and ready to use when the first layer is dry. You can also spray your mixing cup with Dawn and Pam and clean our the resin before it hardens. This will give you a clean cup for the next batch.

[duanetaylor]

Thanks for the tips and tricks, pros and cons. Thanks for sharing. Tight Lines!!!

[StanleyZep-ucpy]

near a year later. how does it hold up to sun and water?

[tripplebeards]

I should’ve tried a roller. I just made a transom for my bullet input, a couple coats of fiberglass resin on it. I was stingy with the hardener on the first coat on both sides. It was a little tacky today, but I was able to sand it. I made sure to put in quite a bit of hardener for coat number two and it got hard within 45 minutes!

[scorpohead]

I don't understand what you were saying about wood glue and poly being in conflict?

[RobertQuinby-lwvg]

What type or grade of plywood did you use for the boat decks?

[grantlaredo]

Great vid mate! One question, maybe a dumb one? Would this seal outside ( wet side ) of wooden trailer boat ? All the best from Australia!

[dannyjohnson]

I’m thinking of going this route today (west coast)

[herewegoagain]

1:40 these chemicals are so potient that just a drop will cause the whole to harden. It just takes longer. The example with bondo 50:1 ratio is so user has long work time. The more u put the faster it solidifies. I figured that out working with bondo and later epoxy.
It my be "dry" & flimsy today but a week later hard as a rock.

[Hello-foez]

I have some indoor plywood that I used for the flooring in my house... Should I bother using that in my boat if I coat it with some resin and maybe some paint over that or should I just go get some exterior grade plywood at least first?

I don't expect it to last 20 years, but If i could go 5 years without it needed to be fully replaced again I would be happy

[bradevans]

What kind of glue do you use for the carpeting? And what kind of carpet?

[dannyroberts]

A better choice for wood is marine grade epoxy resin. It will bond better with the wood. If not using fiberglass cloth a clear penitrating epoxy resin works great. All these coatings need to be painted over or varnished with something containing UV inhibitors. The resin will break down under the UV rays of the sunlight . The resin you used is a polyester resin and has been used in boat building for years. This resin cost allot less but in my experiences the quality for longevity when used with wood is not as good. If using fiberglass matts or cloths it bonds allot better. Still all fiberglass resins need to be coated with the UV barriers. If you leave this in the sun unprotected it will start to turn collors then crack. Also over time blisters will form under the resin trapping moister and rotting the wood underneath. So prep work of your surface is key to long lasting protection. If laminating fiberglass cloth or matts over wood it is very important to remove all air pockets or bubbles. Again this is were rot will develop.

[edjennblack]

I have been enjoying your videos, I am currently redoing a boat floor, I had a question that you didn’t need to use fiberglass when using fiberglass resin on the wood floor that you put carpet on?