Wood hull Fiberglass bottom

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  1. jstod

    jstod Well-Known Member

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    For wood hulls is it a good idea to use spar varnish and seal the entire hull including the bottom before fiberglassing the bottom?
     
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    I generally glass first and seal afterwards.
     
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    Same here. Although because I seal with the same resin I 'glass with, I don't have a conflict. It's also handy because when I'm epoxying something on ship A and wind up with a little extra epoxy, I can use it to seal a little more of ship B, minimizing waste.
     
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    okay thanks. Is there an added benefit to sealing with epoxy rather then the varnish or is just easier and cheaper to use what you already have?
     
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    I think that the epoxy holds up better over time, but I've done boats in spar varnish and they've lasted years. YMMV.
     
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    okay thanks!
     
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