Thank you for the comment.

The stitches need to be removed so the outside of the hull can be sanded smooth before applying the paint. Thanks for the comment.

Its an acrylic adhesive available at boatcraft.com/collections/delta-kayaks/products/delta-3-repair-kit

These kits are sold as complete CNC cut kits. We do not offer full size paper plans. This kit is available at www.timberboatworks.com/collections/touring/products/lightning-17

The gunwales are used to protect and stiffen the sheer line, so by installing them to encapsulate the top of the cedar strips it will stop any chance of damage (portage, paddle strike, storage or transportation) and water penetration into the top of the cedar strip. It is also a much cleaner appearance and more similar to how ash gunwales are installed on manufactured kevlar and composite canoes (ie: Hellman Canoes, Swift Canoes, etc). Thank you for the question.

No I am using a smaller HVLP spray nozzle with a smaller nozzle size. It is thinned according to the Pettit Flagship Varnish recommendation. Too much thinner will lead to very weak and soft varnish. I adjust the air pressure at the compressor not at the gun to have an even pressure all the way through the hose, the gun cannot regulate the pressure in that short distance between the regulator on the gun and the nozzle.

This is a 3K Carbon Fibre Twill available at boatcraft.com/collections/specialty-cloth Thanks for watching.

Applying the gel coat is inexpensive, about $15 but the polishing is the important part. 3M makes a cutting compound and polish that makes it look uniform to the rest of the hull. boatcraft.com/collections/cleaners-waxes/products/gelcoat-heavy-cut-compound

It paddles even better than it looks. This is a build your own kit available at www.timberboatworks.com/en-us/collections/touring/products/lightning-17

Thank you. The products and tools used are simple. The gel coat costs about $15 and the 3M product heavy cutting compound and polish. boatcraft.com/collections/cleaners-waxes/products/gelcoat-heavy-cut-compound

Masking tape has fibers that stick to epoxy. It leaves residue and tape in the epoxy and makes more work. Masking tape also allows bleed underneath the tape, which will never give sharp lines. Electricians tape can be stretched to sharp edges and can do circles and round shapes, which all boats are rounded shapes. It serves well and most of all its cheap to use.

ABS boats are more durable than HDPE (polyethylene) boats because they are flexible and way lighter. ABS has more flexibility than HDPE so impacts do not shatter the surface. You can see in the video how much the ABS bent before failure. This boat was in a roof rack and hit a concrete parking structure, this is not a regular situation or use for this boat. Deltas specifically are build very well, durable, UV stable, ultra light and high performance. This is not the case for all ABS boats. boatcraft.com/collections/delta-kayaks

Interlux Interdeck Grey boatcraft.com/products/interdeck-non-skid-paint?_pos=1&_psq=interdeck&_ss=e&_v=1.0

West Systems Epoxy. 1708 Biaxial Fiberglass. White Gel Coat.

The paint used in the video is for commercial use, it cannot be retailed. The issue for rattle can paints in general is preparing the plastic to receive paint, since plastics are non porous and non sticking by nature. It would depend on what fiberglass and resin was used as well, automotive polyester like bondo will not adhere to plastics long term. Be cautious when buying boats that have not been professionally repaired. I am using a specific acrylic adhesive from the manufacturer that is formulated to bond to plastic, not polyester resin or epoxy for instance.

If you are injecting the acrylic adhesive into the crack from the underside and filling the joint completely you do not require fibreglass on the outside. If you are not able to adhere the internal crack surfaces we do want fiberglass on the top and bottom of the crack. Generally we do not want to have a visible repair, which leads to painting if you are having adhesive exposed to UV.

Epoxy through 1708 biaxial fiberglass.

Thank you. A different look at customizing a mahogany kayak.

This one was 60 hours. The extra carbon fibre took time to get right.

The graphite coating is not structural, its only to reduce deep impacts and scratches. The graphite isnt a filler so it just duplicates the fiberglass surface and texture below. It could be used as a water proof barrier.

@@timberboatworks I think adding scilla to the graphite and epoxy mix increases strength as well. But my goal here is to coat a already fiberglassed hull with three layers of epoxy. So I can get away with paint or varnish for uv protection. I happen to live in a place where epoxy is much easier to get than marine paint.

0.032" stainless wire. Copper wire has become too expensive to be used in repairs and constructions. This wire is sourced from the concrete and cribbing industry. Its cheap and easily sourced.

0.032" stainless wire. Copper wire has become to expensive for constructions and repairs.

The hull design will dictate the location of the seat, if you are unsure of the location a 1/3 and 2/3 method can be used for approximate positioning and then small adjustments can be made off this concept. We do not want to move the paddlers too far to the rear of the canoe because this will shift the weight of the load in the canoe which can affect performance. The paddlers should be kneeling when paddling for the most stability and power, seating that is too high will make the boat unstable unless there is enough weight in the boat (gear, people, etc.) to compensate for a top heavy load. It is paddler position vs. draft of the hull that calculates stability of any craft.

Gel coat contains styrene which dissolves foam. If you purchase solvent resistant rollers they can be used but will leave significant texture that would have to be sanded and cut/polished away after. Bristle brushes will also leave some texture. You can spread gel coat with a squeegee or trowel if the surface is relatively smooth, if not a bristle brush has to be used.

How long between coats were you spraying?

Is it possible to gel coat a 17 foot canoe in one shot? How quickly does the nonwax type dry?

Great video, thanks for the tutorial. I have a rather large scratched area to repair on a red sailboat. How did you match the gel coat color so well? Thank you.

Graphite undercoating is an hard slippery surface, so rocks and other sharp impacts do not penetrate deeply and potentially damage the fiberglass hull and it also reduced resistance in the water making the craft more efficient. The cost of doing the coating is about $15 and it greatly increases the lifespan of the hull.

I haven't worked with line tape in the past but I am certainly willing to give new techniques a try. The electricians tape has a higher edge and can handle the heat of the epoxy as it cures without bleed through. The three coats of graphite powder in epoxy are about 1mm thick, the three coats of varnish are also about 1mm thick. I think its a good idea and I will give it a try. Thank you for the idea.

@@timberboatworksFine line tape is a plastic strecthy tape used in automotive painting to demarcate lines, pin stripping etc. I used it in the past on waterline separation, boot stripping and when i epoxied the upper hulls on small boats. It is not a cheap tape but boy it is effective......good luck....by the way the black bottom paint looks great with the upper hull natural. I may try this on my S&G build this spring. How much graphite powder(% to epoxy) did you use for coating the bottom...my boat is 16ft, 25" wide.

​@timberboatworks what's the purpose of the graphite? Is that the same stuff that people use to lubricate locks?

Yes. Regular paper will allow some epoxy to transfer. Wax paper or butcher paper (as seen in the video) has a wax coating that resists epoxy. Its always best to wipe up epoxy drips with acetone even on the paper.

Yes. Epoxy will offer water proofing depending on the quality and type of plywood. Fiberglass with epoxy will add strength and durability. Epoxy still needs varnish or paint to protect from UV damage.

​@@timberboatworks awesome, thanks so much! Did you have to thicken this epoxy at all so it didn't run/sag?

36 pounds. 16 feet in length, 22 inch beam, 275 pound carry capacity. www.timberboatworks.com/collections/touring/products/solace-16ex

Absolutely, any excuse to use carbon fibre is worth it. Its just thin application of polyurethane varnish for UV stability. Thank you for the comment.

Thank you. I hope that it has been helpful, there will be more repair and build videos in the future.

Yes, this model is far more aggressive than our other kayaks. We are looking into a skin on frame conversion for this kit as well.

Sadly this canoe was lost on the highway on its way back to the client. The stem on the bow was crushed. The client has since fibreglassed and varnished the damage. Thank you.

I promise there is more to come for this Quick Build 14 as we get set to release this new design. Thank you.

@@timberboatworks I'm suggesting a showcase trip up to the canoe circuit in Lac La Biche featuring your products and builds. Lovely scenery, great fishing, and epic wilderness. I'll chat more in person in a few weeks, got some ideas to run by you. Love your builds so far.

If you are looking for a smoother application of gelcoat with less refinishing then air dry is added to the gelcoat mixture during application. If you are creating a air tight barrier other materials like wax, plastic, tape, acetate, pva or wax paper can be placed on the surface after application. This will leave far more texture and will require more sanding instead of just polishing the surface.

@@timberboatworks I am looking to refinish/refurbish a kayak which has scratches down to the fiberglass but I don't know if I need to buy both gelcoats (with and without wax).

Waxed Gelcoat will cure hard every time you add the catalyst. This means that every layer that is applied must be scuff sanded and sovent wiped to remove the wax on the surface. Unwaxed Gelcoat can be applied in multiple coats and on larger surface areas because each layer remains tacky until the final air tight barrier (as mentioned in the previous comment) is added to force all the lower layers to cure (this is called "kicking down.") If you are new to applying gel coat purchasing a waxed gelcoat will generally be easier to use but will require the sanding and de-waxing step every coat.

​@@timberboatworks Okay, thanks!

Firstly I know virtually nothing about fiberglassing. A boatbuilder who builds kayaks as well, was complaining to me when I asked about that sort of thing, about people coming in for him to refurbish their skis who have done DIY repairs on their skis hull outside who used the flowcoats that have the wax. He said they go yellow over time and it gives more work to fix.

No they are a thin gauge steel wire so that the adhesive doesn't glue them into the plastic permanently. Zip ties and other things can be used, but they are difficult to retrieve once the inside is fiberglassed.

@@timberboatworks Thank you for clarifying that! I wasn't sure whether or not the ties stayed in or not after the gluing. I assume you pull them out with pliers?

Yes, we sell a Delta Repair kit that has the glue that i've used in the video along with fiberglass. Its easiest to try and use the broken pieces of thermoform from when the hull was damaged. Molding new pieces is challenging. A pure fiberglass repair can also be done if the thermoform is prepped correctly and the correct adhesive is used.

Looks great though, nice work!

Generally ABS is very flexible. Since the material is fractured and kinked the load has to be backed by another material internally. A layer of ABS behind the damage would work, but does need to be moulded to shape and will add weight. I saturate 6 ounce fiberglass with the Delta manufacturers adhesive so that it remains thin, light and smooth. We dont want any sharp edges inside the bulkheads that could damage gear. Thanks for your comment.

Thank you for watching. As long as you are using the correct adhesive for ABS plastic your repair will be a success.