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Mrblueeyesnick

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Re: Stringer question
« Reply #25 on: February 06, 2015, 03:24:04 PM »
As far as resin would this stuff work for stringers or is there somewhere I should go in particular to get the resin


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Re: Stringer question
« Reply #26 on: February 06, 2015, 03:40:28 PM »
As far as resin would this stuff work for stringers or is there somewhere I should go in particular to get the resin


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JARVIS

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Re: Stringer question
« Reply #27 on: February 06, 2015, 05:05:53 PM »
It's a polyester resin. I wouldn't use it for stringers, plus....you're gonna need more Than a quart
I'd recommend a boat repair shop or online composite store. I'd say that training is good for general repairs. I would use it for structural repairs, like stringers. Nor would I use the glass from home depot or Lowes. glass should come on a roll....not folded. It tends to break fibers.
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Re: Stringer question
« Reply #28 on: February 06, 2015, 05:20:01 PM »
Ok so there is a boat repair shop in Yucaipa called ron's marine is anyone familiar with them and know if they have the stuff that is needed for stringers


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JARVIS

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Re: Stringer question
« Reply #29 on: February 06, 2015, 07:55:12 PM »
as far as resin....polyester, vinyl-ester and epoxy would work....listed as weakest to strongest and low to high in price.  weakest doesnt mean bad....your entire boat was most likely made with polyester.  im not familiar with rons marine.  theres a west marine in riverside....20-30 from yucaipa.  they will have the stuff you need.
regardless of resin....make sure your prep work is good.  epoxy is a great material....but if area isnt prepped....might as well use elmer's glue :o
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Re: Stringer question
« Reply #30 on: February 06, 2015, 08:09:59 PM »
check out some online distributors.  theres one in san diego....aeromarine.   also, uscomposites.....tap plastics...
theres a few.

stringers can be done alone....but help makes it easier.  gotta move quick alone or resin gels in cup.  remember, they all will produce heat.  epoxy can get hot enough to melt the cup its in....or at least too hot to hold.  spreading it out like in a plastic dish...plate....paint tray with help radiate the heat and minimize premature gelling. do a search on here if you havent already....one stringer at a time....or put boat on stands....if not, at least off of bunks.  good luck man.
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Re: Stringer question
« Reply #31 on: February 06, 2015, 09:30:36 PM »
Thanks bud. I have been checking out all of those pages. Good info and looks like quality stuff. If there is anyone in the Hemet/San Jacinto area that has a little knowledge on how to do stringers I could definitely use the help and advice. I hoping to get this stuff ordered in the next week or so.


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Re: Stringer question
« Reply #32 on: February 06, 2015, 11:10:35 PM »
I would go to sher fab in Ontario for fiberglass  supplys .  They will have everything  you  need.  And they have  pretty  good  prices. Get your lumber at ganahl in corona . And lots of throw away paint brushes and nitrile gloves. I used  about 4 gallons of resin . a lot was wasted because  i tried to work  on  it  when it was too hot outside. Looks like im headed  in that direction again if i dont stop procrastinating .
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Re: Stringer question
« Reply #33 on: February 06, 2015, 11:26:49 PM »
Ok I will check them out. I am just getting the money together. So I should be able to do it soon. I have got just enough money to buy the stuff to build my supports and the stringer material and fiberglass materials.


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