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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => GRP & Epoxy => Topic started by: lockerrr on March 21, 2011, 04:46:48 pm

Title: Small GRP boat hull
Post by: lockerrr on March 21, 2011, 04:46:48 pm

Hi all

Looking at making a small catamaran, only be 42cm x 21cm x 100cm.

I have been searching for glass on the internet, but can only really see Fastglas from Hlafords as a reasoanble option, does anyone know the weight of this glass?

Or know where I can get some GRP from? I am housebound at the moment so internet delivery is preferable.

Also will I get awat with only 2 layers as I am worried about overall weight of the hull as I have only accounted for an overall weight o for the hull of 1kg

Thanks

Paul

Title: Re: Small GRP boat hull
Post by: john s 2 on March 21, 2011, 08:52:29 pm

Another way of building could be balsa. Then tissue cloth glassfibre it. Just a thought. Any fiberglass firms near
you? Do realise travel probs. John.

Title: Re: Small GRP boat hull
Post by: Roadrunner on March 21, 2011, 08:56:07 pm

http://www.fiberglasssupplies.co.uk/acatalog/resin_kits.html (http://www.fiberglasssupplies.co.uk/acatalog/resin_kits.html)

I buy my stuff from here. I prefer to use the 'west systems epoxy resin' and 'surface tissue' for external finishes(protect a wood surface, balsa ply,plank on frame) or G300 or 450 for internal layups with a gelcoat (plug work)

Title: Re: Small GRP boat hull
Post by: dreadnought72 on March 21, 2011, 09:14:38 pm

And there's http://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk/ (http://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk/) too.

Andy

Title: Re: Small GRP boat hull
Post by: lockerrr on March 21, 2011, 10:07:04 pm

Many thanks I have put my order in at ECF