Making A New Fiberglass Hatch From A Mold

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Occasionally during a boat repair project you're faced with having to re-build a new fiberglass part. This video shows the basic steps from start to finish.
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[@SM-ob4js]

I wanted to let you know after watching several of your videos you gave me the confidence to try to make a hatch that my boat manufacturer said they would not make for me. I followed your process and I was surprised at how good the hatch came out. I want to thank you for giving people like me the confidence to try something they are not familiar with.

[@thehydroblade]

Everyone else makes such a big deal about projects like this, and you just showed me how stupid easy it really is. Thank you!

[@preppernaut4094]

This video is eight years old and I still got just as excited as you in real time about the PVA film. I've got to go make something now. Awesome job!

[@BrindiSea]

making the mold would definitely be a good video since that is often the most important piece in creating a great final product.

[@fizztot]

Any ideas on how to make the mold if you have no original lid at all?

[@MohanRaj-li3sz]

cbrindisi

[@tylerw1418]

My thought exactly

[@JoeKThePotter]

I feel I need to say this. I know you primarily are dealing with boats, but the majority of what you are teaching here can easily be utilized in the automotive craft as well, in addition to several other trades. I am using several of the techniques you have presented here on your channel, to make parts , specifically fender skirts, for my car. They can also be used to make hood scoops, fender flares, even full fenders, hoods, door skins, and other parts! Thank you for your experience and showing us, soooo many of us, how to put them to use! Peace!

[@ginaashley8833]

I like it when at the end of the project you can show a before and after shot. It really illustrates how nice a job you did. Enjoyed it.

[@michaelgerst1395]

Great video, and now I know where I failed on my last attempt; however, making a mold would be an awesome addition to the video list. Thank you for being thorough in your videos!

[@AWDn0t2]

Andy, your work never ceases to amaze me.

[@kevinbrown5493]

watched this in awe. You make everything look so simple! Mould vid would be great to see.

[@yura187]

Hi, jut wanted to let you know how helpful your videos are for someone who just got into boating and is making their own repairs.

[@ThatGuy-dj3qr]

Impressive! Thanks for all the help your videos have given me with with fibreglass and gelcoat.

[@porkchop659]

Awesome Video Andy, always great to learn something and see what you are working on!

[@popsoldboats3406]

That PVA was awesome. I grew up around auto body work and only saw a small amount of glass work. I really like your videos. I am working on a few small sail boats now.

[@DaedalusProps]

This is so cool. I'm actually making fiberglass body armor, but all that you did here is still SUPER applicable for what I'll be making.

[@dalejohnson9342]

This looks like a great idea for making my custom hood scoop for my 78 Suburban. I was thinking of making it in metal and then welding it onto the hood, but this looks like an easy alternative to building from metal and having to do a lot of hammer and dolly work.

[@MattWilkinsUK]

Brilliant video. Never done any glasswork before but this has given me the confidence to give it a go. Thanks!

[@thomasrobins78]

Agreed! I would love to see the mold-making process! As always, great video. Please keep'em coming. You've given me a lot of confidence in my projects. Thanks!

[@ManojSahoo-ib9tn]

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[@frankdavidson9675]

a lot of times you can cover the old part with wax paper use it for you mold tape the wax paper on or you could use plastic sheeting

[@cap2c484]

Wow, that was really cool. What a beautiful finished product! 💪

[@Txradioman1]

I love your fiberglass videos. I have a lot to do to my 28' O'Day. My first project is to rebuild the rudder. Moisture got into it and I don't think I can repair it. Your videos have given me a place to start. Thank you!

[@Mr-x-683]

8 years ago… 8 years ago I probably watched this when I was bored and not understanding the full process. And there’s 2024 I bought a boat a year ago and I decided to build stuff for my 1968 boat 😂

[@SailingInconceivable]

Dood! Wonderful results! I'm DEFINITELY using these tips! Thanks again, Andy. ~Hans

[@glmphoto]

patiently waiting for how to make to molds video.. thank you

[@Mike-yv1dh]

Awesome video man loved it! Thanks for making this video I don't have a boat but I'm getting into working with fiberglass

[@lectro88]

Man you always have the best videos and soundtracks. Always enjoy.

[@nymack66]

It's a beautiful thing, you make that look so easy, an excellent video as always.

[@tomharrell1954]

Wow it's so nice to an expert an work. I will have to do this for my boat soon. Your video will make it so much easy.

[@choimdachoim9491]

I need to do this with 5 hatch-covers and I not only now have the confidence to do it but I am eagerly looking forward to it.

[@markhughes1215]

Absolutely brilliant ,great watching

[@artiguf]

Even though this video is about 2 years old, i gotta say your a star. Great video!

[@rireauxabois]

sir, you have helped me so much in rebuilding my boat. Big thanks

[@boatworkstoday]

+rireauxabois Happy they helped :-)!!

[@KHtally]

You are a master my brother. Thank you for the great tips and tricks.

[@Mahfuzul_Islam_Alamin786]

Thank you so much for let’s us watch your experience 😘😘

[@youngypaul]

your an artist. Great work!!

[@biofloresta]

thanks my friend for your teaching

[@gearman4111]

I'm watching the video well. Keep posting great KZbin videos. I always cheer for your videos.

[@theSword-]

Dude you are awesome!!! I am just now getting into doing fiberglass on cars. Great video.

[@DavidJones-ow9gt]

brilliant, well done

[@riverfallscory]

That's really cool. Good job!

[@geetee8200]

Awesome video man. Very helpful, thankyou!

[@benjibumble]

Awesome job! Would love to see how you made the mold

[@jakebarnes28]

Patrons get to see extra content (become a paying member to support his efforts on Patreon, and you can see the building of the mold). I'm close. As soon as I've bought my boat (my first) I'll become a patron.

[@emersonazucena9776]

What hes trying to say is that the people are sitting on this chair's their heavy as hell

[@emersonazucena9776]

Great video

[@josecorujo4148]

Im a new subscriber out of Southwest Miami I'm going into the Boating industry trying to find my own lane and finding all your information very useful I appreciate things like this thanks man great videos.

[@ricardocavazos2926]

Any of your videos Jose Corujo .... wk related on boat industry ??

[@neddelley8766]

Hooky with Sloan, great music and great post. Cheers. 👍

[@davidcaruso9123]

Nice work brother!

[@nowisthefuturenitf8210]

Thanks for the informative video. Today I learned from you.

[@PDZ1122]

Wow, I've never seen PVA come off that cleanly!

[@baltoman6709]

Thank you , great video and information .

[@stanczyzon8587]

Great video! Always watch your videos all the way through it this was nice because you sped up the parts and it shortened your video! Great Job....

[@boatworkstoday]

Stan Czyzon ;-) Thanks Stan!

[@Dino-yw1td]

Great vid as always

[@blakesmokes]

Amazing work bro

[@edwardcraven9195]

Thanks for the informative video.

[@MecitKorkut]

Thank you for your time Waching from İstanbul

[@chrish2996]

Awesome Andy. Over 1 million views. A fantastic video thanks 😊

[@rogerhockemier9904]

That is very cool man good video ! Keep up the good work!

[@slipperytrigger]

Beautiful video

[@mikefriend1039]

Great site great explanations, really enjoy watching!

[@boatworkstoday]

+Mike Friend Thanks Mike!

[@danssv8]

Great job and very informative , thanks for sharing

[@haydngrosvenor4948]

enjoyed the video thanks Andy

[@nikkiblack5073]

awesome I'm learning so much

[@michaelregan427]

Awesome thank you for the video

[@TS-mq1fj]

I'm learning soo much from your tutorials. Thank You

[@christianwix3286]

Hi, very nice video. However, I would love to see the fabrication of the mold included. The corners looks rounded. How did you do that? Again, great video.

[@rastagrastag9496]

Love to see you making a swim platform from scratch

[@rogersahlin2022]

Dang, such a beauty

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video thanks for sharing

[@JoeKThePotter]

Now THIS was what Ive been searching for! Thanks again!

[@OrlandoPaco]

Awesome stuff!

[@milcotto4153]

It is coming together like magic :-)

[@Selbitschka]

great work!

[@saltiness_incoming1407]

Enjoy your video alot thank u

[@SgtBrewdawg]

Great job!

[@curtisprincemusic]

Hey Andy, dug your channel man I’ve learned so much! I’m getting ready to build a hard dodger and a sea hood and was thinking I could build them on the plug basically using the technique you did here. Is laying up on the plug going to be a problem? Thanks Andy, again dig your channel!

[@JustJanitor]

I like your videos and your attitude heck yeah man

[@madzz180]

nice guide

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Super, thank you for the video! Big likes and subscriptions!

[@tuanTruong-mr3iv]

Thank you , Sir

[@albertrodriguez6539]

September 2020 and I just saw this great video

[@southerntexashomestead5028]

Very nice job. Well done. : )

[@TroyDejayzoo]

very helpful! im modifying a jeski and your videos have helped a lot, appreciate it man!

[@GhostScaleRC]

So satisfying to see it peel off :)

[@Yannis2022]

Great video! What would you say is the minimum amount of fibreglass layers for this type of parts on the boat and how much resin did you use in total for this project?

[@omnimorph1439]

Hi, I love your videos and I'm trying to learn this skill myself. I see that you are mixing cloth and mat when your are building up the seat, why not use only cloth?

[@derrickcarter912]

Outstanding!

[@aksarkhan9683]

good job I need this release agent

[@ralphferrazsilva9902]

Beautiful

[@user-id8ng9eq9h]

Thx for the video - how’s you make the mold? I want to attempt making a new transom door for my Whaler. The door has a few contours to it and reassess for the doors hinges that I’m trying to figure out how do duplicate. Thx for your help

[@williamsnyder7346]

Just started watching your videos to learn some other ways of doing things and I was wondering how you made the mold is there another video I missed or how did you make the mold

[@boatworkstoday]

Unfortunately I didn't think the mold making process would be something folks wanted to watch :-/ I was wrong! It's on the list for this Fall / Winter!!

[@m.f.p.mennonitefarmingprod8553]

Continuing to watch all your new materials and going over your old stuff! This fall I’m going to be building a large live well. Could I create a box mold out of plywood and use gelcoat onto the plywood and glass on top of it and allow it to release? Or should I use the plywood as part of the structure and leave it in?

[@larrytolentino7909]

can you do a video on building a cab on a pre-existing half cab or how would you go about doing something like that?

[@njsarn]

Thanks for a fascinating fiberglass making video. I have a seat make of Marine grade plywood and trying to wrap it with fiberglass and Gelcoat it later on. What would be your advice for wrapping outside corners and outside edges? Thanks much!

[@busan01]

Hi Andy, I would really like to see how you made the mold. I am in the process of making a new hatch cover to my old Princess 286.I have the possibility to borrow one identical hatch cover from a friend but need to copy that one in a safe way!

[@rarenium2500]

Nice work! You make it look so easy... Is it possible to make a mould out of plywood and use the same method? Now when I look close I think that is plywood :) But what is the black its coated with?

[@joselacera8716]

sir thank you for this video can you tint that laminate gel too very nice video and where can you get it

[@tedgraves6366]

Outstanding. . .

[@Wolf-xi4if]

I too would really like to see the mold making process too. I've not seen that before.

[@bensteel3944]

It's the reverse process .. Clean the old hatch up ... Spray the release agent. Gel and then fibreglass and you have your plug.

[@tommythompson749]

Excellent!

[@leeleebinojer4517]

Good shearing 🙏👍

[@OlivierSuire]

Thanks !

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

Dude! You are amazing with working glass! If you don't have access to something like PVA would several coats of a good carnooba wax of some sort of releasing agent be used in it place?

[@victheoutdoor6221]

Great video. I'm curious to see if this technic would be usefull to build pop top roof for campervan. Pop tops are much bigger so not sure. What do you recon?

[@timkelly9288]

I just bought a 1984 Cape Dory Typhoon. There is some cracking and delamination around the mast step. I'm guessing the core will need to be replaced and relaminated. What kind of core do you recommend for under the mast step and should I consider putting in a compression post.