rte203

I'm repairing my stringers in my 22 scarab with epoxy and 2 layers of 1700 biaxail cloth, for the sole should I use the same 2 layers of 1700 and epoxy.

Thanks in advance for any answers

rte203

Does anyone understand what im asking? or should I re-phrase?

glassdave

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are you asking what goes on the cockpit floor? What is going to be under it?

rte203

Hello GlassDave, Its 3/4 inch plywood rolled with epoxy resin, I havent rolled it yet, Im working on the stringers, its a 1997 22 scarab, I replaced the stringers just like they were from the factory, The are built similar to very long shoe box, built out of 3/4 inch plywood, if your familiar with the way they are built, then those box are capped from port to starboard with 3/4 ich plywood, Im replacing everything like it came from the factory. but my question is: should I cover the deck ( 3/4 inch plywood) with 2 layers of 17oz 45/45 biaxial,seems like it wouldnt be strong enough,. this is my first boat repair, so Im very lost most of the time Ive used epoxy on everything so far so I want to stay with th epoxy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHWnATfd1pE&feature=plcp

hopefully I wont get in trouble for posting this link to my boat, but this is what it looks like altho I have poured the foam since then.

glassdave

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yes definitely stick (no pun intended lol) with epoxy if you have already started with it. Two layers of 17 would be rock solid, hope you are planning on using a 1700 rather then a 1708 (with stitched on mat) and yes definitely a 45/45 will lay nicely over that.

Great video, you can post links like that no prob. Work looks great.

rte203

Thanks Glassdave, your great!

rchevelle71

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Cool,

Never realized the 22's were built like that.

Glassic R.T.

rte203 , l@@king g@@d and yes the 17 oz bi ax like dave mentioned is a very good fabric to use with Epoxy , and seeing that this is your first time doing this type of work i would like to point out that you should be somewhat careful on how you work or handle this fabric because it can , and will distort very easily .

glassdave

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amen to that RT, but it sure dues work well. I cant understand for the life of me how or why some of these supply places still dont carry it especially when the carry epoxies. Heck it wasnt till about a year ago that US Comp picked it up. 1708 is a total pain to wet out comparatively.


Thought you were gonna call? What up dude? lol

Glassic R.T.

Dave , i apolgize for not calling you today like mentioned in a previous post, and the reason being is i was trying to finish up a few loose ends before the Holiday , and will give you a call tomorrow afternoon . .........But seriously with everything said above 17 oz - bi ax , has excellent wetting out quality , and Dave are you sure....... us- composites has picked up on using Epoxy with # 1708 because ............................i know someone who ordered there 635 resin , and was told that they had a special #1708 to use with Epoxy which is a total joke if you know what i mean .