HOW MUCH POLY OR EPOXY RESIN DOES YOUR FIBERGLASS LAYUP NEED?

Both fiberglass samples were on 1 SqFt of 1708 fiberglass (12" X 12"). Don't mix up too much and waste material!

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[scottschlather]

I blew thru 4 gallons of resin yesterday on 3 layups on the deck of the 17' skiff @ 1%. The previous video was playing continuously in my mind! As the 5 gal pail was getting low!

[timerickson]

One of the most helpful videos you have done lately. I'm retiring in a couple of months.
I'm weighing the idea of building a pocket cruiser and gathering information on costs etc. Thank you your information should save me around $2000 on costs of polyester resin. Making the build a more viable option.

[bipedalhominid]

The best part is every single product is different in how much you need haha. Eyeballing it comes from experience. However halfway through my first boat build I was able to hone the art of the eyeball. It doesnt take much experience which is good. I owe a lot to you andy, I've watched every single video. Some multiple times.

[SalingSamantas]

I greatly appreciate this video. Thank you! I've never stopped to figure this out. I just mix small batches and when I run out mix some more.

[dannyjones]

Andy, c'mon brother, we missed ya last week, and now you drop a cliff hanger on us. You and Mads keep me going on my 1968 Hatteras 34!

[KeithCarmichaelInFL]

I saw this earlier when you posted the lone video. Not sure why it didn't get as much attention it deserved. I am looking forward to seeing what changes are coming! Hope you have a great week!

[maryjnorwood]

Still groovin’ on the music. Catching a bit of a klezmer vibe. Makes me happy!😎

[shaunhousman]

Would love to see a post on how to make tight shapes, corners including the best matt and techniques to use. Love the content

[rockyjones]

How do you determine how many layers you put down what cloth to use and how many layers at a time

[WaterfrontJustin]

I didn't even see a short from you and I am subbed

[ronaldharris]

Good job some of us trying to diy a repair project can't afford to waste poly or its upscale brother epoxy resin

[truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb]

I'd like to go back 3 years and see more videos on DYI. I built a squaredrop camper and depended on your channel to know what to do. I was building a camper, not a boat.

[fsj]

Thanks for sharing and I love that little hardener dispenser you used. Very cool for small batches. Thanks for sharing!

[paulkube]

My supplier recommended 3.2 Oz epoxy resin per s.f. of 1708 and (IIRC?) 1.5 OZ. CS mat. This resulted in a 1/16" per layer thickness at a "just right" resin density. Getting the 1708 to infuse resin is a challenge, most times rectified by pre-wetting the glass.

[vindivergilio]

I usually 'guestimate' and either a) don't mix enough or b) mix too much and have waste. Think I'm gonna try your way next time. Thanks for the tip.

[sailcat]

I have found that if you finish with a roller and a you'll need less resin.Also fewer bubbles, . and a better resin to fiber ratio.

[sharongladwin]

Great video and this is a good length of time

[TotalBoat]

Great tips and points! This is always important to avoid too much waste!

[bobw]

It would be interesting to know the final thickness of each sample. I suspect the Epoxy sample ends up thicker.

[davidmontgomery]

I liked the info so thanks for that. My question is this: where did you find that music? That was a perfect fit for the wetting section of the video. I got a little chuckle from it.🤣