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by Mike1
Apr 19, 2018 4:39 pm
Forum: Hydrostream Hulls for sale
Topic: Varmint **SOLD**
Replies: 7
Views: 18277

Re: Varmint **SOLD**

Where are you located and how much for boat and trailer?

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by Mike1
Mar 21, 2018 10:41 am
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: Core bond...pre-made retail or mix your own?
Replies: 18
Views: 21085

Re: Core bond...pre-made retail or mix your own?

Thank you both. I will definitely look at your posts.

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by Mike1
Mar 20, 2018 4:44 pm
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: Core bond...pre-made retail or mix your own?
Replies: 18
Views: 21085

Re: Core bond...pre-made retail or mix your own?

I've been reading so much stuff and some of it is conflicting. So I should 1- grind the surface down with 14 to 24 grit. Then vacuum and clean with acetone ? Then apply the core bond and put the resin coated core down on this? Or do I also have to coat the original hull with resin before. Also when ...
by Mike1
Mar 20, 2018 12:14 pm
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: Core bond...pre-made retail or mix your own?
Replies: 18
Views: 21085

Re: Core bond...pre-made retail or mix your own?

Thank you for giving me your time and knowledge I have very limited experience with fiberglass work and your posts are motivating me . It clear that you do quality work.

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by Mike1
Mar 20, 2018 12:08 pm
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: Core bond...pre-made retail or mix your own?
Replies: 18
Views: 21085

Re: Core bond...pre-made retail or mix your own?

Also what type of resin do you prime with? I was thinking of priming the bare hull with epoxy before laying in balsa( To create a moisture barrier). Is this correct and will the core bond adhere to epoxy? [ Post made via Android ] http://www.hydrostreamforums.com/ext/sniper/mobiledevice/images/Andro...
by Mike1
Mar 20, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: Core bond...pre-made retail or mix your own?
Replies: 18
Views: 21085

Re: Core bond...pre-made retail or mix your own?

Thank You for posting.
After you put the bond down then the primed balsa do you use sand bags or do you have a different method ?

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by Mike1
Mar 15, 2018 11:28 am
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: Recore on 1987 Valero yt
Replies: 8
Views: 9293

Re: Recore on 1987 Valero yt

When I pulled the floor up the fiberglass over the port sponson had delaminated near the transom . When I press on it it seems water like a wet sponge. Did you also core the sides of the sponson or just the bottom? Did you frame the sponson to strengthen it or does the core take care of that? Thank ...
by Mike1
Mar 13, 2018 8:13 am
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: Recore on 1987 Valero yt
Replies: 8
Views: 9293

Re: Recore on 1987 Valero yt

Thank You very much for responding. I will definitely check out your article and probably have some questions. I am putting this build on hold for now until work slows down a little.

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by Mike1
Mar 02, 2018 8:05 pm
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: 1986 VKing YT project 99% DONE
Replies: 9
Views: 12374

Re: 1986 VKing YT project 99% DONE

Hello brutalvking I am going to be recoring my 87 Valero yt this spring and I'm looking at different materials besides balsa. What is the name of what you used? How has it held up? Did you lay some glass under it or just over. Is it vinyl ester resin or epoxy. Also I am thinking about changing out t...
by Mike1
Mar 02, 2018 7:40 pm
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: Recore on 1987 Valero yt
Replies: 8
Views: 9293

Re: Recore on 1987 Valero yt

Thank You !

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