Hi Captain Joe! Please don't apologize for the long format videos! They are great! You make me wish that my boat was closer to where I live so I could do more fiberglass projects on it! As always, thank you and all the best from California!🧡
Hi back atcha! I appreciate the feedback and encouragement regarding the long format videos. That seems to be our thing, but I know some people might see a 50 minute video and skip right over it because it seems too long. Channel growth is important to help me be able to continue making these videos for you all, so I'm always trying to find that sweet spot for video length and attracting new viewers to the channel. Thanks so much for watching all of the way from beautiful California!
The fact that your long format videos are working for you shows your content is entertaining and informative. Would like to see incorporating plastic composite materials such as starboard, acrylic, etc in both both cosmetic and structural applications. Keep ‘‘em coming…I’ll continue watching.
@@FishBumpTVyeah man there is no one doing what you are doing. Everyone is gate keepers for their business, thinking if they provide instructions it will harm their business which it wouldn’t. But the amount of money this channel will start making in a couple years time with Video is like this as the sailing community continues to explode will be well worth your time you have put into it.
@Truecrimecommunity Thanks so much, I appreciate your support and encouragement for the channel ! I hope you are right about the channel growth, and the channel being discovered by the boating community!
Second only to Yellowstone. Love your vids. Keep em coming. I have watched every fiberglass video you have put out. You have become the leading authority on fiberglass work.
I bought it from one of our local suppliers, Advanced Plastics. They have several locations in the southeast. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
I don’t mind the longer format videos. If you could think about doing chapters I think people might like that better. Can you do an episode on textured gel coat? Or maybe some ideas on deck non skid in the gel coat phase of the build? 👍🏻
Fantastic! Screw holes are something almost every project boat has, and it's a great starting point for new fiberglass and gelcoat DIYers. I wish you all the best, and I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Dear Joe, thank you for another enlightening video. I enjoy the fact they go in full detail and I do not mind the length of the video (since you mentioned it). Learning so much. Greetings from Perth Australia.
You are very welcome! I appreciate the positive feedback on video length.I generally make the videos as long as they need to be to cover the topic we are working on, but I have had some comments saying the videos are too long. Thanks so much for watching all of the way from Australia 🇦🇺!
I added an on-board battery charger/maintainer mounted inside the center console of my boat. It makes it very convenient to keep the batteries charged when the boat is sitting on the trailer in my yard. However, it was very stressful to drill holes for the mounting screws through the side of the console. You know that at some point you're going to have to replace the charger and there's a good chance the mounting screws for the new one won't line up with the holes in the console. The information you've provided in this and other videos makes me confident that I can patch the old screw holes and keep things looking nice and neat if I ever replace the charger. Thanks for the great service you're providing to the boating community!!
I agree, an onboard charger is a great addition to any boat. I'm happy the info in the video helped to reduce any stress that you were having over drilling holes in your boat, and I'm glad that you are enjoying the channel!
Really enjoying your videos! Don’t care how long they are ! You explain in such detail , giving tips and tricks as you go along and that’s priceless ….I was wondering why you never mention premixed fairing compounds (like total boat products) I know you use and like the local products …and they’re obviously excellent..I restored a 1972 Boston Whaler ( strictly an amateur here ) I grooved out many gel coat cracks …used the Total boat 2 part fairing compound ..found it to be excellent to work with and really easy to sand …was just wondering…great videos!
Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! There are many great products out there, and I am sure that as the channel grows, I will have a chance to use more of them. I do appreciate your input and suggestions, and I do look forward to using a variety of new products in the future.
I am so glad to see the channel growing more and more people appreciating the invaluable content you put out, congratulations guys for your hard work and dedication. Let's go fishing 🎣
Thanks so much, I am glad that you appreciate the work we are putting into the channel! I am also grateful for all of the beautiful people from Australia tuning in!
You are an artist in your craft! Really appreciate the time and detail you put into these videos. I've really learned a lot from your series. I have a small boat and, thanks to you, I now feel confident that I can take on some of the smaller cosmetic jobs on it. You've also inspired me to dream about building my own small boat. After watching a few more videos, I may make that dream a reality. So thank you, thank you thank you! Really enjoy hanging out with you in your shop and learning from you.
Wow, what a nice comment! I am glad to hear that you are learning from and getting inspiration from the info on the channel.I wish you all the very best with any future project that you may tackle!
Captain Joe, I'd like to see a project using surface veils (patterns and print fabrics, etc) for new construction (molded and un-molded builds) and freshening up older builds. Thanks
Just want to say a huge thank you for this content. I’m working on some major console and floor repairs on my boat and your videos have been so helpful and a definite confidence boost while getting started. The detail and variety in repair techniques are the best I have found anywhere. So appreciate you sharing your skills and experience!
Thank you so much, this is exactly what my project is, filling old screw holes around my speakers multiple screw holes . I enjoy all your videos and the long content is great , it doesn’t leave me hanging with what do i do next and provides my enough information to do a quality really good job. Thank you.
Just found your video, very detailed and informative. My dad had a boat shop when I was a kid and I miss working in the shop! Video length is great, you can add “chapter” markers to help those looking for certain parts of the video, just a thought. Excited to see your other videos, thanks for the great content!
Welcome aboard! It is very cool to hear from someone who also grew up in a boatshop! Glad you are enjoying the videos and I appreciate you watching and commenting!
@ it is definitely an interesting world. 14 years old and allowed to run the chopper gun, I thought how could it get better! Sadly, I took a different turn as I got older and currently work in utilities engineering however the skills and lessons learned have lasted a lifetime! Miss the sounds and smells, however the itch, yeah no love lost there!
Yep, he was the best, we lost him way too soon! Keeping the family legacy going, and passing on what he taught me is a big part of why we are making these videos for you all. I think he would be very happy to see the response that the channel is getting from everyone! I truly appreciate you watching and commenting!
Like all your videos! Question im making a work tabletop out of plywood for backyard. i would like to know which is better to withstand elements? Coat it with Epoxy or Polyester Resin and Gelcoat?
Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! Either polyester, vinyl ester or epoxy resin could work, but I would personally add some fiberglass into the mix. A layer or two of csm with the polyester or vinyl ester and some 1708 or a couple layers of 6 or 8 Oz clothe with epoxy resin. Epoxy should be painted to give it some uv protection if it's going to be outdoors. I hope this helps and I wish you the best with your project!
Been watching for a while. Where can we buy stainless steel, Marine grade course thread wood screws at industrial pricing. Amazon, Home Depot and other big box stores carry some however we soon will be able to buy 1000s at a time. Want lower prices. Any ideas. Thank you for work your putting out there!
Thanks, and welcome to the channel! You might try Fastenal, they should be able to help you out. I know that they have a good reputation in our area. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
I recently found your channel after starting a 1999 Gheenoe build. I am doing a false floor and front casting platform in it. The goal is to be as light as possible. I discovered a product called nidacore or the generic version called plascore. It's a thin honeycomb type structure with a thin polypropylene mesh lining. Do you have any experience working with that stuff, and if so, do you have any tips? I plan on using DCPD/Ortho blend polyester resin combined with 2 layers of CSM and one layer of 1708. I think that combination sandwiched around 1/2" plascore would be plenty for my application and quite lightweight. Thank you for all the knowledge you've given me over the past few weeks and I can't wait to continue to learn from you!
Welcome to the channel! It sounds like you are planning a nice upgrade to the Gheenoe with the false floor! I am familiar with Nidacore, but I personally prefer materials like Divinycell or Coosa board for most of my projects. They are more rigid, and I like the way that they sand and shape better. With that being said, I know lots of people use Nidacore, and it has been around for a good while. 2 csms and a 1708 on each side should be just fine for lightweight applications. You might want to look into a quality iso or vinyl ester resin if you want to add a little more strength and water resistance to your project. Fiberglass warehouse offers a very good vinyl ester and iso resin and they offer a discount code for fish bump tv viewers. I hope this gives you some options, and I wish you all the best with your project!
@FishBumpTV thank you so much for the info and good wishes! You convinced me on going vinyl ester. I also just found a very small seeping damage spot on the hull. I'll be sanding that down and doing one layer of 1708 across the entire hull before gator glide on the bottom and paint on the sides. If i could get divinycell or coosa nearby, I would go with one of them, but there's nothing close. Nidacore is cheap to ship in 2'x4' pieces. I will continue watching your channel for knowledge and inspiration!
I would be interested in seeing what type of screws you are using on glass. I have got a few load bearing parts that I want to fit on my sailing dinghy but I am not sure what kind of screws I should use. If you could make an episode about screws or fasteners which you normally use on your boats that would be much appreciated. cheers
Marine grade stainless steel is my go-to material. I use a variety of sizes, depending on the job at hand. Maybe I will do a video on fastener selection in the future. Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!
You are very welcome, glad you are enjoying the videos! I showed both the access and non-access way in this video. I didn't have backside access to the screw holes in the thumbnail picture, except for one of them. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Hi Joe! Not sure if this is going to be a future video but would love to see how you would patch those larger holes in the console where the gauges and screens used to be. Would you need to use some type of backing material?
Thanks for the video suggestion! I am not planning on filling those hole in, but yes, you would most likely use a filler piece or backer on something like that. As always, I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Love the long videos mate! Its always a good day when there’s a new video. have a quick question for you. I’m about to start replacing my transom, I’m laminating 2 x 18mm sheets together outside the boat on the bench then installing into the boat afterwards. I’ve got vinylester laminating resin will this be okay to laminate the marine ply sheets together or should I add wax? Also what are your thoughts on adding csm inbetween the 2 sheets of ply?
Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying the in-depth, full-length videos! In my opinion, you don't have to add csm between layers of plywood,especially if you are using plenty of stainless screws to hold it together. But it certainly would make it stronger, and I did fiberglass between the layers of Coosa board when I put the transom in my 29. I don't personally ever add wax to any resin that I use. If I want the resin to be tack free, I will usually finish out with waxed gelcoat. I hope this helps and I appreciate you watching!
Hey Captain Joe, love the videos and have learned a lot from them. You have been using a high quality brush for gelcoat on a few of your videos. Will acetone clean the brush effectively or are they trash afterward?
Hey Captain, any tricks to removing fiberglass dust from the skin? You know as well as I know how annoying it can be when you do get that stuff on you. Also thank you for the video, this is probably the most common repair a typical boat owner will try to attempt to do on their own.
Pour a cold sugary drink that gets sticky as it dries, then rinse with cold water. Hot water opens the pores and lets glass get deeper, so colder the better.
Apply baby powder to exposed skin before doing any fiberglass work. It may not block it all, but it greatly reduces the itch. I think the theory is the powder blocks the pores of the skin, thus keeping the fibers from penetrating. All I know is that it works.
I believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to fiberglass dust and itch. For starters, long sleeve shirts and pants, or better yet, a tyvek or painters suit. Some good fans for moving dust and fumes away from your work area. A shop vac or vac assist tools like festools for catching dust at its source. And NEVER leaning against or sitting on anything that might have fiberglass on it. Also wearing gloves any time that you are sanding, cutting, or applying fiberglass materials. I do know that some folks apply baby powder before working with fiberglass, and it seems to help. I also have a video here on the channel about how to stay neat and clean while working with fiberglass. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!
It has a shorter shelf life than polyester or epoxy, but it hasn't been a problem at all for me. I haven't had any of the vinyl ester resin from fiberglass warehouse go bad before I could use it. If you keep it cool, and keep the lid air tight, you will get a better life out of all resins. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!
@@FishBumpTV sure does. I got an old Grady that could use some fiberglass and gelcoat repairs. I guess I should plan on doing them all in a relatively close period of time so I get the whole gallon’s worth out of it.
Joe, it would be nice to know how do you charge for a repair job, by the hour, worth of boat or material...?, just to compare Florida, Alabama and Croatia
I usually estimate jobs based purely on time and materials used. Experience helps in making estimates, and I have been doing this my entire life, so it's going to be a little easier for me to know what to expect than someone that's just getting into this type of work. Hopefully, the longer videos, with lots of details and information, can help everyone out there get a clearer picture of what to expect. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!
I’m one of those that watch tons of videos. However, when they are too long winded I loose interest very quickly. I really enjoy the content, just way too much me me me. That being said content was interesting, I will try a couple more, younger viewers want a 45 minute video in 15 minutes with information not the me me me. Just trying to be honest here, plus all comments help your algorithm. Even thumbs down do help. I will give thumbs up through.
A real and straight worker doing his job, teaching others how to do stuff. At least for me this is awesome content!
Wow, thanks so much! I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying the videos and I appreciate you watching and commenting!
@@FishBumpTV You deserve it bro. Keep it up!
Hi Captain Joe!
Please don't apologize for the long format videos! They are great! You make me wish that my boat was closer to where I live so I could do more fiberglass projects on it!
As always, thank you and all the best from California!🧡
Hi back atcha!
I appreciate the feedback and encouragement regarding the long format videos. That seems to be our thing, but I know some people might see a 50 minute video and skip right over it because it seems too long. Channel growth is important to help me be able to continue making these videos for you all, so I'm always trying to find that sweet spot for video length and attracting new viewers to the channel. Thanks so much for watching all of the way from beautiful California!
The fact that your long format videos are working for you shows your content is entertaining and informative. Would like to see incorporating plastic composite materials such as starboard, acrylic, etc in both both cosmetic and structural applications. Keep ‘‘em coming…I’ll continue watching.
Thanks so much for the positive feedback and the content suggestions! Much appreciated!
@@FishBumpTVyeah man there is no one doing what you are doing. Everyone is gate keepers for their business, thinking if they provide instructions it will harm their business which it wouldn’t. But the amount of money this channel will start making in a couple years time with Video is like this as the sailing community continues to explode will be well worth your time you have put into it.
@Truecrimecommunity Thanks so much, I appreciate your support and encouragement for the channel ! I hope you are right about the channel growth, and the channel being discovered by the boating community!
Every video a masterclass
Wow, thanks so much! I truly appreciate your comment!
Second only to Yellowstone. Love your vids. Keep em coming.
I have watched every fiberglass video you have put out. You have become the leading authority on fiberglass work.
Wow, thanks so much for the compliment! I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying the channel, and I truly appreciate you watching and commenting!
Long or short videos.... Never get boring... Great helpful content.. Thank you very much... keep up the great work to you and the cameraman.
Fantastic! Thanks so much for the kind words!
Excellent content. A summary video with a link to a full detail video like this would be great. Kind of like a movie trailer.
Thanks, I appreciate the suggestion!
Where do you get your MEKP red dye? Or what is it called, so I can find a source?
I bought it from one of our local suppliers, Advanced Plastics. They have several locations in the southeast. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Another great video captain Joe and number one cameraman Logan!
Thanks so much for the kind words! I will be sure to tell Logan that you said, Good job!
I don’t mind the longer format videos. If you could think about doing chapters I think people might like that better.
Can you do an episode on textured gel coat? Or maybe some ideas on deck non skid in the gel coat phase of the build?
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Thanks for the suggestion and for watching! I appreciate the feedback!
Thanks! I hope this gets you a beer - you deserve it!!
Fantastic, Thanks so much!!
Just to reassure the producers: the content is priority viewing,…and much appreciated.
Thanks so much, I appreciate that feedback!
Perfect timing, i have some screw holes to fill on my project boat , thanks for great content A+++
Fantastic! Screw holes are something almost every project boat has, and it's a great starting point for new fiberglass and gelcoat DIYers. I wish you all the best, and I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Capt. Joe, you once mentioned consulting on projects through Patreon; is this a thing?
Yes, we have some patreon spots that we just opened up for consultation. Feel free to reach out to me if you feel like that could work for you. Thanks
Hi Joe what fiberglass resin works best with 1708 2 ounce I try to build a wooden small boat
Dear Joe, thank you for another enlightening video. I enjoy the fact they go in full detail and I do not mind the length of the video (since you mentioned it). Learning so much. Greetings from Perth Australia.
You are very welcome! I appreciate the positive feedback on video length.I generally make the videos as long as they need to be to cover the topic we are working on, but I have had some comments saying the videos are too long. Thanks so much for watching all of the way from Australia 🇦🇺!
I added an on-board battery charger/maintainer mounted inside the center console of my boat. It makes it very convenient to keep the batteries charged when the boat is sitting on the trailer in my yard. However, it was very stressful to drill holes for the mounting screws through the side of the console. You know that at some point you're going to have to replace the charger and there's a good chance the mounting screws for the new one won't line up with the holes in the console. The information you've provided in this and other videos makes me confident that I can patch the old screw holes and keep things looking nice and neat if I ever replace the charger. Thanks for the great service you're providing to the boating community!!
I agree, an onboard charger is a great addition to any boat. I'm happy the info in the video helped to reduce any stress that you were having over drilling holes in your boat, and I'm glad that you are enjoying the channel!
Really enjoying your videos! Don’t care how long they are ! You explain in such detail , giving tips and tricks as you go along
and that’s priceless ….I was wondering why you never mention premixed fairing compounds (like total boat products) I know
you use and like the local products …and they’re obviously excellent..I restored a 1972 Boston Whaler ( strictly an amateur here )
I grooved out many gel coat cracks …used the Total boat 2 part fairing compound ..found it to be excellent to work with and really
easy to sand …was just wondering…great videos!
Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! There are many great products out there, and I am sure that as the channel grows, I will have a chance to use more of them. I do appreciate your input and suggestions, and I do look forward to using a variety of new products in the future.
I am so glad to see the channel growing more and more people appreciating the invaluable content you put out, congratulations guys for your hard work and dedication. Let's go fishing 🎣
Thank you very much! I couldn't do this without everyone's support and encouragement. It means a lot to me and my family!
Thank you for all of the videos .
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Awesome vid mate 👍👍
Thanks for the visit! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Love watching these help me heaps with all the little tips amd tricks with my current rebuild
Glad to hear it! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Very grateful to have a Fishbump TV video to watch, really enjoying this series. Thanks again for taking the time to share 👍🇦🇺
Thanks so much, I am glad that you appreciate the work we are putting into the channel! I am also grateful for all of the beautiful people from Australia tuning in!
You are an artist in your craft! Really appreciate the time and detail you put into these videos. I've really learned a lot from your series. I have a small boat and, thanks to you, I now feel confident that I can take on some of the smaller cosmetic jobs on it. You've also inspired me to dream about building my own small boat. After watching a few more videos, I may make that dream a reality. So thank you, thank you thank you! Really enjoy hanging out with you in your shop and learning from you.
Wow, what a nice comment! I am glad to hear that you are learning from and getting inspiration from the info on the channel.I wish you all the very best with any future project that you may tackle!
Captain Joe, I'd like to see a project using surface veils (patterns and print fabrics, etc) for new construction (molded and un-molded builds) and freshening up older builds. Thanks
Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!
Just want to say a huge thank you for this content. I’m working on some major console and floor repairs on my boat and your videos have been so helpful and a definite confidence boost while getting started. The detail and variety in repair techniques are the best I have found anywhere. So appreciate you sharing your skills and experience!
You are very welcome! I'm glad to hear that the videos are helpful, and I wish you all the best with your project!
Amazing content, new to boating. I want to make a few repairs and your channel provides so much detail it gives confidence
Welcome to the channel, and thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Thank you so much, this is exactly what my project is, filling old screw holes around my speakers multiple screw holes . I enjoy all your videos and the long content is great , it doesn’t leave me hanging with what do i do next and provides my enough information to do a quality really good job. Thank you.
You are very welcome! Glad that you are finding the videos helpful!
Great vids Capt Joe very helpful..
Thanks so much, glad the videos are helpful!
Just found your video, very detailed and informative. My dad had a boat shop when I was a kid and I miss working in the shop! Video length is great, you can add “chapter” markers to help those looking for certain parts of the video, just a thought.
Excited to see your other videos, thanks for the great content!
Welcome aboard! It is very cool to hear from someone who also grew up in a boatshop! Glad you are enjoying the videos and I appreciate you watching and commenting!
@ it is definitely an interesting world. 14 years old and allowed to run the chopper gun, I thought how could it get better! Sadly, I took a different turn as I got older and currently work in utilities engineering however the skills and lessons learned have lasted a lifetime! Miss the sounds and smells, however the itch, yeah no love lost there!
Thanks Joe! Great video!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Awesome job again, captain. Your videos are just so informative and fun to watch. In my opinion, to short so make them longer. 😂 Thanks in advance
Wow, thanks so much! I appreciate the positive feedback! I've got more long videos heading your way!
I love he ZEP spray bottles. I would never have thought you could use them for acetone. Thanks!
Yep! We are always using them around the shop. So many uses! Thanks for watching and commenting
Awesome as always!!
Wow, thank you!
Wish you lived next door to me. 😊
I would have liked to meet/know your dad. He taught you well.
Yep, he was the best, we lost him way too soon! Keeping the family legacy going, and passing on what he taught me is a big part of why we are making these videos for you all. I think he would be very happy to see the response that the channel is getting from everyone! I truly appreciate you watching and commenting!
Enjoying the videos. Great content
Much appreciated, thanks for watching!
Like all your videos! Question im making a work tabletop out of plywood for backyard. i would like to know which is better to withstand elements? Coat it with Epoxy or Polyester Resin and Gelcoat?
Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! Either polyester, vinyl ester or epoxy resin could work, but I would personally add some fiberglass into the mix. A layer or two of csm with the polyester or vinyl ester and some 1708 or a couple layers of 6 or 8 Oz clothe with epoxy resin. Epoxy should be painted to give it some uv protection if it's going to be outdoors. I hope this helps and I wish you the best with your project!
Nice work. Learning 😀
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Been watching for a while. Where can we buy stainless steel, Marine grade course thread wood screws at industrial pricing. Amazon, Home Depot and other big box stores carry some however we soon will be able to buy 1000s at a time. Want lower prices. Any ideas. Thank you for work your putting out there!
Thanks, and welcome to the channel! You might try Fastenal, they should be able to help you out. I know that they have a good reputation in our area. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Joe, do you have any adhesion problems when you hot coat the gel coat with wax ?
No, not as long as the coat underneath is still in the curing process or still tacky. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
I recently found your channel after starting a 1999 Gheenoe build. I am doing a false floor and front casting platform in it. The goal is to be as light as possible. I discovered a product called nidacore or the generic version called plascore. It's a thin honeycomb type structure with a thin polypropylene mesh lining. Do you have any experience working with that stuff, and if so, do you have any tips? I plan on using DCPD/Ortho blend polyester resin combined with 2 layers of CSM and one layer of 1708. I think that combination sandwiched around 1/2" plascore would be plenty for my application and quite lightweight. Thank you for all the knowledge you've given me over the past few weeks and I can't wait to continue to learn from you!
Welcome to the channel! It sounds like you are planning a nice upgrade to the Gheenoe with the false floor! I am familiar with Nidacore, but I personally prefer materials like Divinycell or Coosa board for most of my projects. They are more rigid, and I like the way that they sand and shape better. With that being said, I know lots of people use Nidacore, and it has been around for a good while. 2 csms and a 1708 on each side should be just fine for lightweight applications. You might want to look into a quality iso or vinyl ester resin if you want to add a little more strength and water resistance to your project. Fiberglass warehouse offers a very good vinyl ester and iso resin and they offer a discount code for fish bump tv viewers. I hope this gives you some options, and I wish you all the best with your project!
@FishBumpTV thank you so much for the info and good wishes! You convinced me on going vinyl ester. I also just found a very small seeping damage spot on the hull. I'll be sanding that down and doing one layer of 1708 across the entire hull before gator glide on the bottom and paint on the sides. If i could get divinycell or coosa nearby, I would go with one of them, but there's nothing close. Nidacore is cheap to ship in 2'x4' pieces. I will continue watching your channel for knowledge and inspiration!
Thanks for all your effort with these videos. Cheers.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great videos thanks very much
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I would be interested in seeing what type of screws you are using on glass. I have got a few load bearing parts that I want to fit on my sailing dinghy but I am not sure what kind of screws I should use. If you could make an episode about screws or fasteners which you normally use on your boats that would be much appreciated. cheers
Marine grade stainless steel is my go-to material. I use a variety of sizes, depending on the job at hand. Maybe I will do a video on fastener selection in the future. Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! !!!! What's the best method for small screw holes were you don't have access to the back ????
You are very welcome, glad you are enjoying the videos! I showed both the access and non-access way in this video. I didn't have backside access to the screw holes in the thumbnail picture, except for one of them. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Great video. Thx
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Hi Joe! Not sure if this is going to be a future video but would love to see how you would patch those larger holes in the console where the gauges and screens used to be. Would you need to use some type of backing material?
Thanks for the video suggestion! I am not planning on filling those hole in, but yes, you would most likely use a filler piece or backer on something like that. As always, I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Love the long videos mate! Its always a good day when there’s a new video. have a quick question for you. I’m about to start replacing my transom, I’m laminating 2 x 18mm sheets together outside the boat on the bench then installing into the boat afterwards. I’ve got vinylester laminating resin will this be okay to laminate the marine ply sheets together or should I add wax? Also what are your thoughts on adding csm inbetween the 2 sheets of ply?
Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying the in-depth, full-length videos! In my opinion, you don't have to add csm between layers of plywood,especially if you are using plenty of stainless screws to hold it together. But it certainly would make it stronger, and I did fiberglass between the layers of Coosa board when I put the transom in my 29. I don't personally ever add wax to any resin that I use. If I want the resin to be tack free, I will usually finish out with waxed gelcoat. I hope this helps and I appreciate you watching!
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Thanks so much!
Hey Captain Joe, love the videos and have learned a lot from them. You have been using a high quality brush for gelcoat on a few of your videos. Will acetone clean the brush effectively or are they trash afterward?
Sure, acetone cleans it up with no problem. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!
Hey Captain, any tricks to removing fiberglass dust from the skin? You know as well as I know how annoying it can be when you do get that stuff on you.
Also thank you for the video, this is probably the most common repair a typical boat owner will try to attempt to do on their own.
Pour a cold sugary drink that gets sticky as it dries, then rinse with cold water. Hot water opens the pores and lets glass get deeper, so colder the better.
@@bullthrush Interesting...how long do you let the sugary drink sit on the skin? Fully dry, tacky?
Apply baby powder to exposed skin before doing any fiberglass work. It may not block it all, but it greatly reduces the itch. I think the theory is the powder blocks the pores of the skin, thus keeping the fibers from penetrating. All I know is that it works.
Its worth trying using an adhesive tape, like masking tape or a bandage, stick it on the skin and pull it away !! (Sorry hairy guys!).
I believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to fiberglass dust and itch. For starters, long sleeve shirts and pants, or better yet, a tyvek or painters suit. Some good fans for moving dust and fumes away from your work area. A shop vac or vac assist tools like festools for catching dust at its source. And NEVER leaning against or sitting on anything that might have fiberglass on it. Also wearing gloves any time that you are sanding, cutting, or applying fiberglass materials. I do know that some folks apply baby powder before working with fiberglass, and it seems to help. I also have a video here on the channel about how to stay neat and clean while working with fiberglass. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!
I've heard that vinylester resin has a very short shelf life. Have you experienced this?
It has a shorter shelf life than polyester or epoxy, but it hasn't been a problem at all for me. I haven't had any of the vinyl ester resin from fiberglass warehouse go bad before I could use it. If you keep it cool, and keep the lid air tight, you will get a better life out of all resins. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!
@@FishBumpTV sure does. I got an old Grady that could use some fiberglass and gelcoat repairs. I guess I should plan on doing them all in a relatively close period of time so I get the whole gallon’s worth out of it.
Joe, it would be nice to know how do you charge for a repair job, by the hour, worth of boat or material...?, just to compare Florida, Alabama and Croatia
I usually estimate jobs based purely on time and materials used. Experience helps in making estimates, and I have been doing this my entire life, so it's going to be a little easier for me to know what to expect than someone that's just getting into this type of work. Hopefully, the longer videos, with lots of details and information, can help everyone out there get a clearer picture of what to expect. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!
@@FishBumpTV even after 20 yr of part time job it is not easy for me.
Can you use charcoal powder for showing pits ?
That's a good question! I have never tried that, but it could possibly work. Thanks for watching!
MEK VS. MEKP what’s the difference please?
Mek is a solvent or cleaner, Mekp is the activator or catalyst for gelcoat and resin. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!
I’m one of those that watch tons of videos. However, when they are too long winded I loose interest very quickly. I really enjoy the content, just way too much me me me.
That being said content was interesting, I will try a couple more, younger viewers want a 45 minute video in 15 minutes with information not the me me me.
Just trying to be honest here, plus all comments help your algorithm. Even thumbs down do help. I will give thumbs up through.
These videos are too long!
No matter how you try, you can't squeeze a watermelon into a banana peel!!!!
@@Edward-bn2vw isn't it great. Where on TH-cam can you get the knowledge captain Joe is giving you! Knowledge is king.
@ I know, it is awesome - but when there's loads of other stuff in my feed it becomes unviable to watch a 40-60 minute video.