Hey all! I just started on a project to build my own stitch-and-glue Jon boat, and I've hit a snag on the fiberglass. Do I need to apply multiple layers to all the seams? If so, how many layers? I'm just trying to calculate how much fiberglass tape to order. Thanks!
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When I built my CLC Skerry (stitch and glue) it called for fiberglass cloth (one layer) to be applied below the water line on the out side of the hull. That did the trick nicely. It added structural stiffness, made everything water proof and made the bottom tougher for dragging up on the beach. If you go to the Off Center Harbor web site they have a 10 part tutorial on epoxy. That will tell you everything you ever need to know about the subject. They are running a Rona Virus special that lets you join on the cheap.
Thanks! I'll check it out