Reddit reviews TotalBoat 5:1 Epoxy Resin Kit (Gallon, Fast Hardener), Marine Grade Epoxy for Fiberglass and Wood Boat Building and Repair (365247)
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PREMIUM EPOXY KITS include enough 5: 1 marine epoxy resin and hardener to complete a variety of boat building, composite construction, and epoxy repair projects. For use on wood, fiberglass, reinforcement fabrics, etched aluminum, bare steel, and lead. Not suitable for clear-coating applicationsIDEAL VISCOSITY for wetting out fiberglass cloth and other reinforcement fabrics. Self-leveling properties are ideal for coating and laminating. Combine with fillers to make a high-strength, moisture-resistant fairing compound, filleting material, or adhesiveCHOOSE FAST OR SLOW HARDENER: Pot life ranges from 12 minutes @ 75°F for Fast Hardener, to 20 minutes @ 75°F for Slow Hardener. Cures to a high-strength, moisture-resistant, light amber plastic solid that can be sanded and shapedCHOOSE FROM THREE EPOXY KIT SIZES: Quart, Gallon, and 5. 45 Gallon, with your choice of TotalBoat 5: 1 Fast or Slow Hardener. All kits include resin, hardener, mixing sticks, and plastic mixing cups. Compatible with other 5: 1 epoxy resin systemsNote: Due to manufacturer shortages related to the current emergency, TotalBoat epoxy kits do not include dispensing pumps
I'd like to avoid direct contact of water <--> wood if I can help it. If we were to epoxy everything, would something like this work? We used that combo for the fiberglass tape portions.
I settled on that shape because of that same issue. I was having trouble visualizing bending everything. And as far as fiberglass, this is the first time I've ever worked with it. If I was more experienced it may have been easier. I do like the extra stiffness/stability it gives to the structure. The working time with the resin is tough, and doing it on a vertical surface was difficult. And yes, the fiberglass is laid over the wood. The total cost of the fiberglass was around $170. This is the fabric I used
Fantasycart Fiberglass Cloth 6.48oz 59"wide in 50ft long https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M188N2G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PEwvzbDV1RKRR
And this is the resin
TotalBoat 5:1 Epoxy Kit (Gallon, Fast Hardener) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HR85152/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RFwvzb2G5NEZE
The prices have gone up a little since.