Swim platform... looking for sugestions.
02-19-2010, 10:06 PM
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15lb density FR-7115
3/4" 4'x8' sheet 30 lbs.
1" 4'x8' sheet 40 lbs.
20lb density FR-7120
3/4" 4'x8' sheet 40 lbs.
1" 4'x8' sheet 53.33 lbs.
My rough calculations are
60lbs core material (2 x 3/4" sheet TR-7115)
65lbs resin (approx 7 to 8 gals resin at 8lbs/gal)
25lbs fiberglass cloth (approx)
80lbs brackets (8 x 10lbs each)
total weight 230lbs +-15%...
This should be a close weight for this platform, and on this big of boat, I dont beleive it will be any problems.
As far as comparison to a teak deck, I am not sure of the weight for a teak deck.
02-20-2010, 01:09 PM
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Another question.... I ran into someone who has done fiberglass in the past, and they asked me why I just don't use an inexpensive chop gun, and use a spool of fiberglass?
I have found a gun, and have seen others. http://cgi.ebay.com/Fiberglass-Chopp...item3a53a77480
And the fiberglass filament seems to be much less exspensive...
Would this be a better idea, or not??
Again, thanks a ton.
I have found a gun, and have seen others. http://cgi.ebay.com/Fiberglass-Chopp...item3a53a77480
And the fiberglass filament seems to be much less exspensive...
Would this be a better idea, or not??
Again, thanks a ton.
Last edited by c4jester; 02-20-2010 at 01:13 PM.
