stringer replacement

[tdetra]

I have a 22ft silverline that has rotten stringers. Ihave pulled up all the rotten wood and almost ready for glassing. My question is what thickness of mat should I be using and how many layers.Example: two layers of 1 1/2 oz mat or one layer of 24oz. double bias. Or am I in need of a better book.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: stringer replacement

What exactly is it that you are ready to glass??

 

[tdetra]

Re: stringer replacement

1x7x12 doug fir to the fiberglass hull

 

[tdetra]

Re: stringer replacement

all the stringers

 

[BillP]

Re: stringer replacement

1.5 oz mat, 18 oz woven roving, 1.5 oz mat, 18 oz woven roven.

 

[tdetra]

Re: stringer replacement

Thanks for your help.

 

[624oldron]

Re: stringer replacement

I assume that you are replacing the stringers.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: stringer replacement

Originally posted by tdetra:<br /> 1x7x12 doug fir to the fiberglass hull

I hope you have pre-treated these with epoxy?

 

[barbender55]

Re: stringer replacement

You may find that with the heavier 18 oz mat that it will not adhere to the top of the stringer. You may get a bit of a cap on it. This is because the mat is a tad to heavy so you may have to slice it down the middle. I had this problem last week and almost decided to end my rebuild with a match!