BOATBUILDERS TOP 10 FIBERGLASS TIPS, TRICKS, TECHNIQUES and TOOLS
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- In this video, we will be sharing over 100 tips and tricks for working with fiberglass. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out, you are sure to find some valuable insights in this comprehensive guide. From choosing the right materials to mastering advanced techniques, we cover it all in this video. Watch along as we share our top recommendations for optimizing your fiberglass projects and achieving flawless results.
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So much great professional info in only 25 min. Don't want to think how much time it took you to set up the tables and shop space for this. Well done and many thanks! 👍
Thank you so much, and I am glad you enjoyed it!
More of these kinds of vids please! I learned more in 20 mins than weeks of forums… now I know what areas I need to research more
Wow, thanks! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! We have over 100 videos on the channel, and they are organized into several playlists if you go to our TH-cam home page. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching
Just like to give a shout out to your great cameraman for chasing you around and providing great camera footage. Thanks Logan!!
Haha, awesome! He saw your comment and thought it was great! Thanks for watching
I’m younger and have been a full time tech for a couple years doing mechanical and electrical work in florida. I learned quickly the boating industry, especially down here is the farthest thing from “cut and dry” and you really need experience. If your planning on doing your own work please listen to what he suggests and not what any other TH-camr or forum says. If your in my position where you have experience with everything boating except fiberglass you’ll be able to tell that he knows everything he’s talking about and you’ll know these videos are priceless.
Thanks so much for your thoughts, and I appreciate you watching!
Incredible how much you've packed into this video! Your channel has really helped curb my tendency to slap epoxy resin on repairs at default...I appreciate your focus on prioritizing the different qualities of vinyl-ester and polyester products with intended outcomes and durability. Thanks for taking the time to lay everything out!
Wow, thanks so much! Glad to help!
Capt Joe/Fish bump family appreciate your time y'all put it out there for us , sounds like fish bump family is going to be very busy this boating season looking forward seeing these fantastic videos take care y'all have really improved my confidence into working with fiberglassing & bonding these materials Thank you Fish bump family!
Yes, we are going to be very busy over the next few months, but that's a good thing! We have some really cool Bigger projects planned for the channel that I think everyone will really enjoy! Thanks you so much for watching and commenting!
Love your videos, an absolute wealth of knowledge delivered perfectly and to the point. I wish one of the big powertool brands could sponsor you so you could lose some of those cords.
Wow, thanks! Who knows, maybe someday!
Awesome to see you back Captain Joe, another fantastic video much appreciated 👍🇦🇺
Thank you so much! Glad to be back in the boat shop. We will be starting some bigger projects soon, so stay tuned!
One stop repository of All things FRP/GRP...Outstanding job Cap n Joe..Thanks.
Wow, thank you! Much appreciated!
1808 is not easy to find, I ordered some 90° 0° woven and some 90° 0° stitched. What video had the transom install in it? I saw the video about the clamps?
JOE you ROCK!!! thank you thank you for having this channel. . and Thank you for taking the time to do videos about what you do and sharing to others. I dont know anything about fiberglass what so ever and never done any fiberglassing and because of your videos and time. . i learn so much and encouraged because of you on my side to watch as often I want to guide me to start playing with fiberglass . . THANK YOU !!! - from SACRAMENTO CA
Wow, thanks for the kind words!I am glad the channel is helping you to learn about fiberglass and gelcoat. There are so many things you can do when you have a understanding of these materials. I promise that we have lots more tutorials and boatbuilding and repair projects in store for you guys! So stay tuned!
Hi, I'm from Germany and came across the channel during my business trip to the USA. The videos are really super helpful. I would be happy if you continue to provide such good content. You must offer training courses so that I can take a course with you on my next trip to the USA to learn all about these topics.😅
Best regards from Germany!🇩🇪
Glad you are enjoying the channel! We may actually start doing some Hands On classes in our shop at some point, and we would love to have you viset! Thanks for watching all the way from Germany 🇩🇪
Another german here. I don't normally use the word 'awsome' as it is used way too frequently imho. However, your videos are awsome! No click bait, straight to the point with a ton of neat, professional expertise.
Keep your videos up mate, you are an enrichment for us youtubers.
Hey Capt. Looks like fishing did you well, great energy in this video , I'm putting all this great content to good use , thanks for all you Guys do! Keep it coming!
Yep, it is always nice to get out on the water and catch a few! Glad the videos are helpful, and I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Great! 👍👍
Thank you for this video. It clarifies many points. I undertood that polyester resin CAN dissolve the binding agent of the csm and therefore stick well to it while the epoxy can’t dissolve it and therefore don’t stick much to it. But polyester resin don’t need this binding agent (styrene most of the time i heard) to make a proper lamination.
Glad it was helpful!
Really fantastic quick overview!! Place to start and then dive into details from your other videos. Thanks so much for putting this together… now I have a bit more confidence to try some projects.
Thanks so much, glad the videos are helpful!
Great video thank you!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and commenting
Yozer that 2as a great crash course!
Haha! I was trying to really give everyone at least one or two goods tips or trick in this one! Thanks for watching
Great Summary! Thanks for sharing your time and many talents Captain Joe! All the Best. Chuck
Great summary, thanks! Just in time for my fiberglass\gelcoat\mirror finish project.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Covered it all capt joe well said
Thank you very much!
You mentioned that you did a video with those gelcoat DIY kits. I assume that one hasn’t been posted yet?
Yes, it has been posted. It is just a few videos back on the channel. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Thanks for all the great training! Where's the internship application? 😀
Glad you are enjoying the videos! Haha, we may have to start a in shop class some day!
Subbed and binge watching to soak up knowledge. I’ve torn off the top cap on an 87 Chris craft sea hawk and hope to start rebuilding all of my stringers and transom with coosa this winter. I’ve been told this boat was made with DCPD resin but I have no way of telling. Can I reglass using vinylester resin? Thank you for making these types of videos.
Fantastic, welcome to the channel! There is a good chance that it was built using a DCPD resin as that is very popular with high volume builders. I don't know of a way to know for sure, though. Vinyl ester could be a good option for your rebuild, just be sure to put a very rough 24 or 36 grit grinder surface on everything that you will be fiberglassing over so that your resin can get a very good mechanical bond. I do have a 21 ft project boat that we will be putting a transom, stringers, floor, etc, in starting soon. Hope this helpsand thanks for watching!
You always do great quality videos
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
Amazing information!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks a lot 🌹
You're welcome 😊
Great vid👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Have any recommendation for heat gun I really enjoyed your videos currently down in Panama prepping to leave thanks for all your videos now I know the correct way to do fiberglass
I have used several different brands, and they all seem to be about the same. Wagner heat guns seam to be the most popular for the DIYers. Hope this helps and best of luck!
Really enjoyed that, a confidence booster that I’m doing most of by boat work correctly using resins and tools, but I’ve been fighting with sagging Gelcoat atop previous epoxy in certain repair areas, gotta prep it right. What’s the best poly resin to cover a small epoxied area so the Gelcoat with stick?
Glad you enjoyed the video! I don't recommend applying gelcoat over epoxy in most cases. Sometimes it will cure properly and sometimes it will not. I will be doing some more research and maybe a video on this topic soon hopefully. Thanks for watching!
thanks for giving your time. i have a question, can we add and join some parts with epoxy material on the boat worked with polyester?
Glad you are enjoying the videos. Yes, generally it is OK to go over polyester with epoxy but not the other way around. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Amazing info, thanks
Thanks, glad it was helpful!
Love the thorough explanation that you are giving us. Now to throw you a curveball, from the Bass Boat guys. Is there a set weight of glitter to clear gel coat? I am getting ready to change the color of a badly oxidized boat that is solid glitter flake. I will be making multiple batches and would like to keep the glitter consistent. Thanks for any insight that you can give.
Glad you are enjoying the videos! I am sorry, but I just don't do any metal flake work. I might try to do something on that topic for you guys in the future.
Can you use evercoat on west system epoxy instead of mixing peanut butter with west system.
just bought a bunch of vinyl ester and gel coat and all the catalyst is clear. can you link the red dye you mention in this video? i can't seem to find any MEKP specific
It can be a little difficult to find online sometimes. I source mine from a local fiberglass distributor called Advanced Plastics. I will try to find a source, and link it for you all.
Hey i was just wondering why you dont use arjay bonding putty never seen you use it just seeing if you never used it or you just dont like it cause i use arjay 2121 but haven't had it on boat long enough to know about longevity
I have used arjay putty in the past with good results. When making the videos I try to focus on the ones we use the most on your average DIY project. I might show some different materials as we move into different projects. I hope this helps and thanks for Watching!
Good Day
I am having trouble finding the R-5 dye for MEKP, any suggestions????
Please let us know your experience wetting out all the glass layers separately and then adding them in one go to save time. Thanks.
I don't typically use that method. I prefer one layer at a time, and rolling out each layer carefully to remove any air that might be between the layers. But that is just my personal preference. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
First comment! Thanks sir!
Nice!! Congrats
I have a older ranger boat i no longer fish tournaments ,but I love to fish with my great grand kits .The gel cover has faded and the metal flake is dull I.ve buffed it several times and is know longer shiny .I like to recoat it can yo spray clear coat or what's the best way ? I don't need the metal flake .
I don't do any metal flake or clearcoat work in our shop, but my understanding is that it can be re clear coated. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
What applications would you use woven roven vs 1708 or 1808 for repairs? I’d assume an engineer would have a layup schedule when building a boat from scratch, right?
So what do I use to glue my stringers down in my ski boat, I’m using marine plywood
What is your opinion of Total Boat / Jamestown Distributors for resins and glass? I'm using 2oz CSM for glassing a yoga ball for a Halloween prop... is the 2oz csm too stiff?
As far as I know they have good products. I have always preferred a lighter weight csm personally, usually 1 Oz. Just because it is easier to wet out and work with. I am sure the 2 Oz can work, but it will take a little more effort. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
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Appreciate it!