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A previous discussion of V12 rubrails

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Paul is right. The quickfair is stronger than the wood. My $.02.

Billy

I posted this on a sanding thread on the Tolman board. I thouhgt it might be of use to some here. Some sanding tips FWIW The most important thing is to put the epoxy on where and how you want it. If you could you would not need sandpaper. Experiment with different tools and work with the epoxy in va...

I used 3/4" x 1 1/2" hemlock for my rubrails and I thought they followed the curve of the gunnel nicely (with many clamps). I think it is easier to glue and finish/sand than a built up plywood rub rail.http://gallery.bateau2.comdisplayimage. ... 1076&pos=2

If you don't like butt blocks you should consider scarfing the panels. Much cleaner look. If I were to build my V12 again I would scarf the panels. It is harder but it sounds like you have the carpentry skill required. My US$.02.

Billy

I ran my boat into the garage with the vhf antenna up. It shattered the fiberglass at the piont it enters the steel collar at its base. I was upset. Once I collected my self I decided epoxy and glass might fix it. I took a small strip of biax and wetted it with epoxy. Then I wrapped it in a spiral f...

I second that! Thanks to all the men and women who gave so much to protect my freedom and liberty.

What is a messabout?

It seems like alot of work to build a female mold. If he glassed the mold inside and out he would have a composite structure and may be able to use less than 7 gallons of epoxy.

I overmixed a batch of epoxy and while I was grabbing a beer from the frig in the garage it came to me. I put the excess epoxy in the frig and it delayed the curing until I needed it. Probably 2 hours.