EP-12 HOW-TO BUILD and FIBEREGLASS Custom Coosa board Rod Holders- INSULATED Fish Boxes

Episode# 12 ,Thanks for watching!
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[@jonnooney7102]

I think you have produced the best real world "get er dun" content for boat fiberglass work that I have seen. Keep up the good work !

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank You Sir! Much appreciate! Will try to keep rolling out quality content.

[@FishBumpTV]

Much Appreciated!

[@rberglind]

100% agree!

[@aloissuter1071]

Captian I have watched hundreds of Fiberglass boat repairs new construction. You have, by for done the best of visual and technical knowledge. That I have seen! Thanks for starting your channel and sharing it with the Boating world 👍

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thank you so much! I truly appreciate your your comment!

[@markrowe2227]

Excellent “how to” content from an expert. Thanks for going into such detail on the “hows” and “whys”. Great job Captain Joe.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks Mr Mark! Glad to share the process, and what I know about it with you guys. I appreciate the fact that you find the hows and whys interesting. I sure am ready to finish this thing, the end is in sight now. You guys are gonna love it!

[@hubertanderson7044]

You and your brother are a heck of a team that’s something I always wished I had was a brother I got two sisters but it’s great to see you and your brother working together on your project

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! Yes my brother Mark is a great guy! I sure do enjoy working together, he is a great glassman.

[@kennethemichael]

Fitting hardware is exciting. I still remember stopping by and seeing the plug you were making for this and being amazed at the work and engineering that went into just that part.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks Kenneth! Yep, we are very happy to see hardware installed. It has been a MAJOR project, and I am very ready to go fishing! We are getting close now. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@tombarker5068]

Just amazing work! Can't wait to see it in person!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much Mr Tom! Can't wait to get you guys out there in the new boat. It is going to be a total game-changer for sure!

[@chrissherman4357]

Your attention to detail is outstanding!!! I am an extremely detailed illustrator artist and I keep looking for you to screw up in the finest way and I have a hard time seeing it. Your work is meticulous and you should be commend, most people I word say do not work to this standard. New subscriber and can’t wait for the next videos. Thank you…

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank You so much! I really appreciate the compliment! I try to keep our work standards high, glad it shows. Thanks again for watching, and welcome to the channel!

[@josephwhitehead1692]

I've been watching your videos for a while and I wish I'd seen them prior to starting my own project. I replaced the transom in my 23 foot catamaran and was given a quote by a local fiberglass guy of $8000 ballpark, just based off the pictures I sent. That seems like a lot but looking back, I wish I'd just had him do the work and been without my boat for a month as opposed to a year and a half by doing it myself. Having said that, I learned a LOT about glass work and gained the confidence that I can make any repair that I need to. I guess my point is for anybody who thinks that fiberglass work is crazy expensive, they have no idea the amount of work that is involved to do a proper repair.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for your thoughts! Yes, fiberglass work is not easy, and is time consuming if done right. But it is a great skill to have! Hope the videos help on any future projects!

[@josephwhitehead1692]

I'm sure they will. I'm interested in the art of plug and mold making.@@FishBumpTV

[@jeffweaver9909]

this is such a great video. I can't wait to see this boat finished

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! We are making a lot of progress now. Hope to be done in a month or so. Appreciate you watching!

[@hubertanderson7044]

Joe from what I have saw you are a very intelligent man you know not to have batteries on the concrete it will pull the power from them it’s really not good on them lol

[@FishBumpTV]

Yes, those are all old dead batteries batteries we keep around as dead weight to hold stuff in place. You would never want to leave a good battery sitting on the ground. Thanks for watching

[@FishBumpTV]

Yes, those are all old dead batteries batteries we keep around as dead weight to hold stuff in place. You would never want to leave a good battery sitting on the ground. Thanks for watching

[@tommyphillips7335]

Your boat is looking great Joe

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks Tommy! Appreciate You watching and commenting!

[@mmanut]

FAIRLY NEW SUBSCRIBER, ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES‼️ SERIOUSLY GUYS, GREAT GREAT JOB, COULDN'T BUILD IT ANY BETTER‼️‼️🛳🚤 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much for watching, much appreciated! welcome to the channel!

[@Titans2138]

I'm not a professional like yourself and envy how good you are at laminating glass. I'm in no position to give you advice on anything and you're doing great already but if you watch a couple 3 minute videos about mixing body filler from some autobody guys, you might change your technique slightly. I love your videos. I always tell people that fiberglassing is a lot harder than it looks.

[@FishBumpTV]

I am confident the way I mix is the correct way. I do it the way 3M recommends, maybe the other guys you saw are doing it wrong. Just a thought. Glad you are enjoying the videos and Thanks for watching!

[@Dave_Dickinson]

Great work and instruction

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, appreciate you watching!

[@calebswayze1768]

What green filler are you using? What product?

[@FishBumpTV]

I am using 3 different fillers in this vid. The one I am using the most is a Napa product, called pro strand. I show the can and label several times throughout the video. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

[@kingfish3066]

It,s getting there looking great man , I'm trying to get mine wrapped up ASAP, 3 years on my project, however not nearly as involved as yours , I picked up some overcoat formula 27 you were using, in the past I have used marine Tex , but you get a lot more product with the overcoat for less money, can't wait to see the finished product..

[@FishBumpTV]

Yep, formula 27 is great stuff, It is a styrene-based filler. That makes it very compatible with gel coat. Marine tex is epoxy based, it has a more tenacious grip, and higher temp tolerances. There are a lot of great fillers out there, all with pros and cons. You just got to find the one that works best for you. Hope your project turns out great for ya. Really appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@raycleaningsolutions]

Very cool

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you very much! appreciate you watching!

[@stefanoskolettis]

Thanks for the videos, I think you should put a link for the products you use, it would help more..

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, appreciate the suggestion.

[@rberglind]

You're fast!!

[@FishBumpTV]

Try to be! Thanks for watching!

[@kennethemichael]

Oh. And look at that subscriber count. That first 1000 took forever and now you have 3.3K. Nice.

[@FishBumpTV]

Yes Sir! We are growing every day! It has been a journey, but I have enjoyed the process. Mark says he thinks we will hit 10,000 by this time next year. I hope he is right!

[@billwallenstein3387]

I’ve recently found your channel and have subscribed. I’ve rebuilt and built my own boats for years. I believe your building an excellent boat with excellent craftsmanship. I need to ask a question, why do you screw everything down? I’ve epoxied everything down I’ve done. I was taught years ago, more than 😢30 not to screw them down. There’s no doubt about the quality of your build. Thanks for your reply.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank You Sir, Welcome to the channel! First, I would like to compliment you on how politely you ask your questions. I will try my best to give a good explanation. As you know, different materials respond differently to different construction methods. I imagine you are building, and repairing wood boats. In which case clamping, or very light fastener use is the way to go. I have built a number of stitch and glue plywood skiff using epoxy, and light fiberglass clothe. They have held together very well over the years. I think using screws in wood, especially lumber may not be the way to go in some cases because if done wrong could cause the lumber to split. Just a theory? Please let me know if you have a thought on that. As for using screws in boats where we are using marine plywood or coosa board for structural members, and polyester resin, not epoxy as a glue I am sure it results in a stronger bond. Strength is the main reason for gluing and screwing as we call it in our shop. The boats we build are almost always charter or commercial fishing boats , and see very heavy use. Even if the screws make it 10 percent stronger, I think its worth it. Our family has built over 300 boats, up to 53 feet in length, with no structural problems using this method. I would say that is a pretty solid track record. Not saying it is the only way, but it has worked well for us over the years. Hope this answers your question , and thanks again for watching!

[@billwallenstein3387]

@@FishBumpTV yes you’re right, I’ve only used marine grade plywood and yes I’ve built with stitch and glue method and cold moulded. I’ve always thought the concern could have been movement and then spacing any then condensation which would weaken and eventually rot the attachment hole. Thanks again for the reply.

[@pbpager]

So I have rolled edge Kenner just like you do, how well would that putty hold up if I used it on the inside of the hull if I wanted to prep to make it smooth before gel coat? The hull flexes as you know and I question whether the putty would spider crack over time. The inside hull is unfinished so I was trying to at least make it look smooth and more aesthetically pleasing.

[@FishBumpTV]

That is a good question. I have had good success with the Napa pro strand filler in the past. I like it because it has short-strand fiberglass integrated into the filler, which adds strength. I have used it mostly in areas that do not flex as much as the hull sides of the Kenners do. Epoxy fillers have more grip and flex, but you cannot use gel coat over epoxy resins or fillers. It will not stick properly, but if you used a paint system like awl grip you could use a epoxy filler. One other option would be to add a layer or two of 1 oz fiberglass mat over the area to be faired, then roll 2 or 3 coats of gel coat over the mat. The last coat of gel should have some modifier c wax solution added to it so that it does not remain tacky. You would then sand the gel coat down to fair the surface. You have to sand it within 24 hrs or so because the gel gets harder and harder over time. This is a more difficult process than using fillers to fair a surface, but it is very tough. Hope that helps, Thanks for watching!

[@pbpager]

@@FishBumpTV When I go to apply black webbing gel coat, should the white base gel coat be dry or tacky during this process? I have the gun and everything to spray the webbing, I was told that a nap roller is all that was needed to apply the base coat, any thing specific about what type of nap roller I should use?

[@ontimespiva]

Joe, after watching your videos (great by the way) I’ve been doing my own research. I’ve talked to a couple of shops that say coosa is great but you can’t drill into it? It can only go through and attach through it? But here you are doing it. What’s the scoop?

[@FishBumpTV]

I am using the Bluewater 26 version of Coosa, which is the highest density offered. It holds screws better than the lighter densities. I also use a lot of screws and some type of adhesive, or glue when joining parts, so I am not relying on just the screws to hold things together. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@Yakedupfishing32]

Where did you get the plug to make the mound from ?

[@FishBumpTV]

I designed and built it. You can see us separate the mold from the plug in episode 1 of How to Build a Boat on this channel. Thanks for watching

[@Yakedupfishing32]

Thanks and your welcome love the content man look forward to see the end result because I’m about to start this same project myself

[@fivestarreptiles]

well that's not coming apart

[@FishBumpTV]

Haha, that's the idea! I think you are right. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@rafjaf2567]

A complete over kill, this must cost more than a ship. Seems as though it will never finish. Gusee it will last a few lifetimes. Your great great grand children will still enjoy it i'm sure.