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    Yes, next time I will use my respirator. Would surface veil E glass be good for sealing the wood instead of 1.5oz chop strand?
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    Started sealing the motor cover. Forgot how bad the resin stinks in a closed garage.
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    I think the seat bench and rear seating will get fiberglassed to the floor. The floor is new, so to speak, I replaced the stringers, floor and foamed back a few years ago. The boat sat on the trailer for 3 years till now.
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    Thanks, that is a good idea.
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    Finished the rear anchor seating. Just need to glass. Decided to go with 2 bucket seats instead of 1 and a lounge seat. Edit: The engine cover will lift with an electric actuator.
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    Up here in Canada, we pay triple your prices for most things. I don't want to be cheap, but I also do not want to waste money.
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    That's what I bought on the weekend to start the rear seat project. Then I thought the normal exterior plywood rot out in a couple of years. Now I take it all 6 sides need to be sealed? This would be a lot easier on my pocket book. When attaching the main bench seat to the boat, would 4"x3"...
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    Well, I priced the PVC sheet. With them bringing in a sheet of 1/4" it would cost 315. This is from Laird plastic. I think it is laminating 2 of my 5/32 sheets of Meranti together time. Realistically, I will redo, update the boat in another 5 to 7plus years. I still have to buy a walking foot...
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    I can re-use my old seats for the rear anchored seats. I have new vinyl skins made for them.
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    I just priced some 5/8 Meranti marine ply,156 a sheet. For the peace of mind, I think before I do the other side, I will get a few sheets of it. Edit: Would 1/2 inch be ok if it is glassed?
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    My youngest son came up with an idea for seating. I was just going to put a big sun pad at the back. Now I made a frame for glassing. I used exterior plywood. I will have to seal every square inch with resin. I still have to price the pvc sheets tomorrow. The front Port box seat will have a...
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    I forgot I made gel coat laminates for the top of my sides many years past. Never thought of PVC sheets. They may be good for the bottom of my sides.
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    Not really, I was just thinking of a clean interior. Maybe I will laminate 2 of my panels together. That would be close to 3/8 thick. Then skip the fibreglass and use my foam and vinyl. Just thinking of different ways to finish the interior.
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    The old picture of my interior.
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    An old picture of the interior of my boat. I want to make side panels of fibreglass. I picked up some 5/32 thick Meranti plywood. Would 2 layers of 1.5oz chop strand mat with 17oz 0-90 glass in the middle be strong, light enough. I will make arm rests made of vinyl and foam for comfort. This is...
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    I am also customizing the dash and passenger side dash. The new gauges will not fit the old layout. I will also change the seating from bench seating to buckets and a bench with a large sun pad. The sun pad will have a lift actuator to raise it for maintenance on the engine, and storage on the...
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    Thanks, Scott. Very nice and meticulous work you performed on your boat. What did you use to sand your floor? I still have old glue from the carpet, but it is dry now. Perhaps I will try the thickened gel, as you and Mike have suggested.
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    Thanks, Mike, I think sand would best suit the area. Has any used SoftSand Rubber Particles SR-101 Non-Skid Coatings?
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    What do others use for anti slip on gel coats? I have my back platform that needs to be sanded and a few holes repaired. I need some sort of grip for wet feet.
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    Changing colour of gelcoat question

    To answer my own question....Duratec 904-001 has a shelf life of 6 months. I will be ordering a new gallon......
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