Hey John, did You lay up the cabon on top of the existing metal panel, or fust use it for pattern?

Hi Hal.   Ian just sanded the metal and layed the fabric over it and taped it on the backside.    By the time you get the epoxy on it, its bonded forever.  Then trimmed off the excess on the backside.   

Thought I would throw this up here in case any of you have considered messing with this stuff.

My boat has a metal dashpanel that I've never cared for so we decided to change things up.

My son Ian started with some 5.7 ounce Unidirectional Carbon Fiber fabric that I picked up at Tap Plastics.



Layed that out over the panel.  It's a bit challenging to lay it out and you absolutely HAVE to be cautious with this stuff as weave gets messed up easily if you get too heavy handed. 

Once it's how you want, mix up your epoxy resin.  We used West Systems 105 resin with 207 Special Clear hardener.  Just lightly dab it on to wet the fabric but again, dont get too heavy handed with it.

Once that tacks up, start applying additional coats.    He ended up using 3 coats of the epoxy and it's shown below.



Popped in the gauges to see how it's gonna look and I'm really happy with the look.



Next, we wet sanded it down and I'm gonna try blowing some clear on it too for even more depth and UV protection.   FYI, most epoxy needs UV protection or it will yellow.   Supposedly, the 207 is pretty UV resistant but a few coats of clear should insure that I dont have any UV issues.   

Stay tuned..................john

Beautiful boat.  We need this up here.    I'll get the word out for you..

Definately need more details like the others said.  Flat or round keel?  Shoe, rideplate?  Distance from transom to rear motorplate?Oh, and horsepower?

Lots of folks can get you to your goal.  Just need some.more info to point you in the right direction

This is still one of my favorites and I lurk often.   Its just that you guys all live I'm BFE.   

Played perfectly on my Droid tablet.  Fantastic job. Thanks a bunch......... well, except for Omar......
 

Great project.   I would be happy to help with advice anyway I can......john

Brad, it was really nice to meet you as well.   Sorry about the motor but as fast as you were, I can't imagine what the new bullet will be like.    Oh, and stay away from Cooderbob and Johnny.....theyre trouble   

Please keep in touch

Figgr'd I would give an update.  Ton of work left to go but Ian and I are slowly making progress

Damn Brad.  It would good to see you guys up there...   

That would be awesome Glenn.  Ian and I would love to see you guys

Ian and I are gonna check out Burley this year and Im curious if any of guys are coming North for it?

I checked Compjetracing.com and couldnt find it listed.

Hope they have some Compjets cuz you guys usually put on the best show in my opinion.

Hope to see you there.......john

based on your sig, you get back in june. screw the paint, run it for a summer so you can come get free beers from me and everyone else that appreciates what youre doin over there. come back safe

X2    Stay safe