Mold Building Secrets-Part 2- DIY Advice

So, you want to know how a fiberglass mold is built? Well good, because I am going to show you how to get from an idea to a custom molded fiberglass part. Once you understand the basics, the sky is the limit for what you can build! We are building a Key West style Hardtop for our custom built 29 ft hybrid bay charter boat, and you are invited to our family's boat shop for a step-by-step tutorial on how mold building is done. This video is for the DIYers out there that want to build their own custom molded parts, from hard tops and consoles, all the way up to boat hulls!
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[@raymongarza4290]

Have about 25 years of working with fiberglass on aircraft and boats ,but never really got into building from molds . I would really like to build a hard top for a couple of my boats and I have now found the perfect teacher to guide me thru this. Thanks for taking your time and expertise to teach us.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks so much! I really appreciate your comment!

[@jonnooney7102]

Missed your calling Joe.....you were supposed to be teaching. You are very natural in this role !

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you Sir! Glad you are enjoying watching what we are doing down here in the boatshop! Happy to share what I know with everyone and I truly appreciate your support of the channel!

[@charlesclark7225]

Wow! Anyone interested in boat building and or repairs will gain so much from following your utube channel! Your experience and knowledge base is off the chart ! And your presentation is remarkable!…can’t wait for the small boat restoration project! Great work!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying the channel, and I appreciate your words of encouragement! We have a lot more planned for you all, so stay tuned!

[@migueldefares]

Bob Ross of fiberglassing. ❣️🙂

[@FishBumpTV]

Haha, thank you!

[@hubertanderson7044]

Joe you a one man army. I have learned so so much from your videos. Thanks so much for you time. And make sure to tell your wife Happy Mother’s Day

[@sallucido852]

When you are mixing your resin, I noticed the time to mix is not the regular 2 to 3 minute mix that you regularly mix. What is the difference in time?

[@FishBumpTV]

Just trying to keep some helpful content rolling out for you all! She said thanks!I truly appreciate your support of the channel, it means a lot!

[@joesharp5602]

Boatbuilders typically do not share decades of boatbuilding experience with "anybody" however the Buskens family is not holding back anything. This is such a valuable channel for the weekend warrior fixing up a boat, or building a console, or engine bracket, or a wannabe professional boat builder. We are learning all the professional techniques and materials to build professionally. It doesn't get any better than this. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to learn the right way to build and fix boats. Thank you Captain Joe, with great respect.... Joe

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thank you so much! Glad to help and share with everyone! I truly appreciate your comment!

[@joesharp5602]

@@FishBumpTVBuilding, repairing, or modifying a boat, especially its hull, is serious business and must be done with the proper materials and procedures. I have seen so many poor choices of materials and substandard work done on KZbin videos that affect the ultimate safety of those that will be aboard the completed boat. It makes me cringe. This is “not” what we see on FishBumpTV, only professional processes on this channel. I hope that all wanting to tackle a repair or modification to their vessel will find your channel and learn the right methods and materials for their project to assure a safe build. We all should work to push this channel to the forefront of boat work sites on KZbin. It serves the best interest of all… Joe

[@FishBumpTV]

That means alot to me personally! Hope what we are doing can help and inspire some folks out there to get their project done right, and efficiently. Thanks again for your support and encouragement of the channel!

[@JohnLee-im7iu]

I will watch everything you do. You are helping so many people. Thank you.

[@FishBumpTV]

I appreciate that very much! Thank you watching and commenting!

[@Phoevos]

You mentioned in the past your goal was to make a reference point for fibreglass on the internet. You achieved it, if not far exceeded it. Hands down most useful tutorials on boat building/fibreglass I've seen on youtube with sufficient details for DIY. I watch all your videos, my compliments.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thank you so much! Your comment means alot, and I will try to keep a high standard for the content we put out for everyone!

[@Mike-ld5dv]

Keep the lessons coming. There are many diy people out here learning from your content and many people out there making videos like yours, but nowhere near the quality. Wish I saw your videos 7 years ago when I redid my 97 dargel skout. Thinking of picking up another skout to redo and all of this work your doing will really help ! Thank you

[@FishBumpTV]

Will do! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@dtmeeks]

Hey man, it's Taylor form Arkansas. I'm loving all the new projects and informative videos. I'm about to start a 14' foam core custom hull for my daughter and feel a lot more comfortable from watching you. Keep up the good work man!

[@joshuatylergeorge]

You should document this somewhere cause this sounds interesting for me for my kids as well.

[@FishBumpTV]

Good to hear from you! Sounds like a great project boat! Wish you the best of luck and thanks for watching!

[@scottsmith2869]

Taylor, where in Arkansas? I’m in the North West area close to Fayetteville.

[@dtmeeks]

@@scottsmith2869 I'm down around Hot Springs.

[@dtmeeks]

@@joshuatylergeorge I'm really thinking about getting a camera to record the process

[@slange455]

Cameraman does a great job looks like you make a good team 👍

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you! I will be sure to tell him that you think he does a good job. I am sure he will be happy to hear that!

[@scooby70611]

Without a doubt the most informative channel I’ve found covering glassing and resins etc. Natural teacher as well.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thank you very much! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@055sos]

Joe, this video's are the best out there, by far. I've spent 15 years making complex small carbon fibre parts for yachts always working with epoxy. About to start a hull up rebuild on an old Searay. Your video's are filling in all the gaps....thanks so much.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks! Glad the videos are helpful!

[@lleberly]

Joe, y'all have ruined me! Tom is always watching your videos and now I'm hooked, too! I do not need all this info, but I cannot look away. 🤣 (Logan, your video skills are impressive!)

[@FishBumpTV]

Haha, too funny! Glad you are enjoying the videos and I will be sure to tell Logan that you said good job!

[@henrye718]

I definitely like to see a small boat build, like a 16 ft Dory. Thanks for the videos they're great

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!

[@lordbrian6702]

Hi from the UK, I'll be making a lift up top for my Mercedes Vito next year, I work with GRP regularly but this video and the series will help loads, thank you for your efforts. Brian

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you are enjoying the videos Brian! Thanks for watching all the way from the UK 🇬🇧!

[@Close_Call]

Enjoying this from Scotland, have a great day. Thank you for sharing

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching all the way from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿!

[@hecdc7703]

Very interesting. I've had a few "old time" boat builders explain to me how they built a plug and a mold, but I finally got to see it done. Thanks.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad it was helpful! I am working on more videos for this series so you can see it all the way through to the finished product, so stay tuned!

[@fraserwright9482]

Watching from Finland, getting the ground work to tackle fibreglassing an RV body with my Sons. Great tips and good speed

[@FishBumpTV]

Very cool! Thanks for watching all the way from Finland 🇫🇮!

[@darrendayton288]

Capt. Joe, thanks for taking the time to help all of us DIYers in need. Sure wish I ran across your channel sooner but I have a long way to go on my project so I'm definitely doing my research with you as my source of knowledge. Mahalo from Hawaii

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching all the way from Hawaii!

[@cube252002]

Found your channel not too long ago, maybe a couple weeks ago, loving the videos! Extremely informative AND enjoyable to watch! No intention of building a boat anytime soon HOWEVER I am looking at building a custom camper for myself using the same principles, and I’m getting more and more excited the more of your videos I watch! Thank you!

[@FishBumpTV]

That's awesome, welcome to the channel! Yes, there are so many applications for the materials and processes that we are using here in there boat shop. I am excited to hear about some of the projects you all are working on. Thanks for watching, and I wish you the best with your camper project!

[@sanokano1]

Thank you, Capt. for another great video! your craftsmanship and teaching methods are excellent, I've watched this 4x.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thank you! Glad you are enjoying the videos so much!

[@sampickens1998]

This is my first time watching one of your videos and I enjoyed watching it. Your info is outstanding. One boat I personally would like to see you build is a bass boat of your own design.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the suggestion!

[@MexicoPescadoro]

Logan slings that camera like an absolute pro! You guys are a great team Cap. I was waiting for this hard top build. I can't wait to see how you finish the plug. It obviously has to be as smooth as a baby's butt because the mold is like a mirror and if the mold is built from the plug.... well, you know where I'm going with this.

[@FishBumpTV]

Haha, I agree! I am very proud of Him and his camera work! As always, thank you for your support of the channel!

[@markpalmer5311]

This is a great lesson! Was always a little intimidated by the plug and mold process. Now? Less intimidated!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@PatrickHoodDaniel]

49:12. I love this suggestion!! I tend to watch your videos all the way through. I do use the arrows to skips a little, butit's easy to see where I need to pay attention. I would love to see the videos stay this length as you have so much to tell and many years of "valuable" knowledge and you are so generous to give this knowledge to the world.

[@melinda5777]

AMEN! But hey nice gentleman, if you skip on the video KZbin will mess with his Algorithm and $$ per episode. And if you watch any advertisement (yuk, they kcus!), he gets credit for that to. I usually fix me a drink and let it play. Just trying to help Captain Joe out!🤗

[@PatrickHoodDaniel]

@@melinda5777 I believe this is partly true. In my channel, I commonly peer into the analytics of videos and use the watched moments (where folks skip to and watch) to be very valuable and can tell me a lot about what my viewers want to see. By doing this, it give the channel creator more valuable information and, if desires, can focus more on that form.

[@melinda5777]

@PatrickHoodDaniel Yes, I like you!👍 I have actually learned something new. Thank You! My Dad told me as a early teen, if you don't learn something new e ery day, you've just wasted your time.

[@PatrickHoodDaniel]

@@melinda5777 You are lucky to have such a thoughtful dad.

[@FishBumpTV]

Awesome! Thank you! I truly appreciate your support of the channel.

[@austinjohnson9654]

13-16’ catamaran style would be awesome to watch you build

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@tonyg1958]

Loving this series. You're right about how some of these skills are common across different types of work. I do some amateur woodworking and tipping is also used there to smooth out stain and clearcoat.

[@FishBumpTV]

Right on! Yes, different skill sets and techniques can definitely be used in the boat shop!

[@mackie666]

Loving this channel and all the hard work you guys are putting into your videos, learning so much 🙏 thanks from all the way over in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😁

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you are enjoying the videos all the way from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@JohnLee-im7iu]

Thank you Joe. Watching fromOrlando, Fl. Super good video and information.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching from Orlando!

[@kirkpierce3089]

Thank you Thank you Thank you. Love this channel

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, you are very welcome! Glad you are enjoying the channel!

[@Picasofly]

Just found your channel and I'm building a boat in my garage. I've always wanted to know how to make a mold for a hard top on my offshore boat. Thanks.

[@FishBumpTV]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching and best of luck with your boatbuilding project!

[@melinda5777]

Captain Joe, its your DI neighbor! This was fantastic! Reminds me of my work on my sailboat. Roll and Tip is the only way to go, with painting too! Its amazing how you don't see the brush marks.🤣🤣 The 1st time i was painting my boat and i had help bc I didn't know how the Ablative Paint would work, he said you Roll and I'll Tip. I said, What?!! Well it all worked out fantastic! When you do it yourself instead of paying the boat yard to do it, you save thousands of dollars!!! Anyway, never did a hard top mold, so this is great!! I might trade my bimini for a hard top!!! ✝️🙏❤🇺🇸👣🍍🤗

[@FishBumpTV]

Yep, roll and tip is a great DIY technique for sure! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@5VABrowns]

Excellent work and explanation Joe. Keep up the great work. I want to build a hardtop for our 36' Albin trawler's upper deck. I'm looking forward to your future episodes.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, glad you are enjoying the videos! I have always liked the trawler style boats, and a hardtop would be a nice addition!

[@DavidMorgan-vj2rf]

I would love to see you build a 16 or 17 ft about a 50 to 60 in bottom boat I think that'd be cool Love the videos dude learn a lot from you keep up the good work.

[@FishBumpTV]

I appreciate the suggestion! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@stephenoliver1618]

Very good channel he explains so you can understand look forward to more videos

[@cacoste]

What a fantastic detailed and informative video. Thank you very much for your effort, time and dedication to the channel. Excelent Information.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffherrman6492]

Joe. Keep up the great work and videos! I watch alot of channels and I think yours is my favorite. 😎

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks! I really appreciate you watching !

[@maddness1997]

Love the series

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@mesittingduck]

I would love to see a micro skiff build.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!

[@kenfyoozed387]

Uncle Joe, used your links to grab some resin for my BlazerBay refit project. Thanks fo the info the other day over the phone about the gelcoat. After my test pieces dried overnight with the basic white it seems to be a closer match that previous thought. But once the Alexseal is on the console I'll know more. BUT.... while watching..... you remind me of BOB ROSS! Loving your teaching style!

[@FishBumpTV]

Haha, good deal man!! I will take that as a compliment for sure! Glad to help

[@alangood8190]

Excellent tutorial as per usual. Thanks.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@locryStudios]

Another epic episode!!! ❤

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks!

[@mcmxillc6138]

What a great project! This is something I'd be interested in tackling so am curious to see how you attach the fiberglass top to the t-top or whatever you plan on building. I have a Robalo R200 with an aluminum t-top with a fairly nice canvas top that's laced into position, but a hard top would be so much nicer. I've watched most of the Buskens 2900 build episodes and it's awesome seeing how you build such a quality boat. I will say that my boat has lost a bit of its shine after seeing all that you've done, but it's all good. 🤣 Thanks so much for all your hard work and for sharing your extensive knowledge.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks so much! I really appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@jimferry3509]

thank you very informative, I will be making a mold later this year.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad to help! Best of luck with your mold building!

[@tommyphillips7335]

Joe that looks great keep the vids coming

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, will do!

[@vkdirector3087]

love it mate , keeps the tutorials coming

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, will do!

[@ewjorgy]

Just found your channel! Great info and outstanding presentation! Keep up the great work!

[@FishBumpTV]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@2frogland]

thank you your very interesting inspiring and informative to watch ,im restoring a trident 24 yacht at the moment and a traditional style british open 16ft fishing boat your channel is vital

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks so much! Glad the channel is helpful, and I wish you the best with your project boats!

[@user-le1bu2go2y]

I really enjoy your videos Thanks !!!!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad to hear it! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Harrybollox]

Another great video. You mentioned what else to build, I see on many boats very swish custom grill/bbq cabinets matched into the grp of the boat with lids and doors etc. But I haven’t seen anyone build one on KZbin. Perhaps there’s complications needing to mimic cabinetry with hinges etc , and also the heat considerations. Maybe you can put it on the list of ideas for a video any way .

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@elmonkeh]

Im here because im building a seat for my dinghy and was thinking about using a mold.

[@checkthewater39]

Well done sir.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you very much!

[@jimmyghersi]

That was super interesting, full of detail and fun to watch!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@RobertSmith-xy8ti]

Build a 14'-15' flats style skiff with shallow draft v hull.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for the suggestion! We might just do it!

[@kylewilliams911]

I would follow a skiff build for sure!

[@FishBumpTV]

Very cool! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@howellgrange8257]

Excillent job 👍

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you very much!

[@ETorres-AA7TI]

Thank you JOE . I agree with the below comment. . you should have a fiberglass university and be the Main professor and DEAN . . calling you Dr. Joe PHD.

[@FishBumpTV]

Haha, glad to help you guys! That's a good one, my family will get a kick out of your comment!

[@scottf6604]

J. As always fantastic content. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us the viewers. Please continue doing and sharing. S.

[@FishBumpTV]

Your comment is much appreciated! Thank you very much for your support of the channel!

[@rickludwin5691]

When it comes to teaching, you CRUSH IT! I love your videos. Gonna try to make something similar with my son this fall for his 18 ft CC. All in, what's the approximate cost for all materials? Don't need itemized breakdown, just ballpark.

[@FishBumpTV]

Awesome! Thank you! I will try to do a materials and costs breakdown for you all as we get to the end of the project. I really appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@ed22383]

Good content.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@jimclark2824]

Love the content...

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you very much!

[@andrewklamo5402]

Awesome job I found the epoxy csm on Amazon I use it

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, glad to help!

[@Cptnbond]

Love it.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@Cptnbond]

@@FishBumpTV I know you want to grow the channel (excellent, quality stuff), but to adapt to the crazy KZbin universe, look at 'MotorCity Boat Werks' and 'Gaslighting?? KZbin vs My Boat Building (Ep. 54)' for some hard learned experience from a great guy. Cheers.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! I will check it out.

[@1267josh]

Thank you

[@FishBumpTV]

You're welcome! I appreciate you watching!

[@giangordon1929]

Where can I get that kind of sheet foam to purchase

[@FishBumpTV]

I got it from our local fiberglass distributor. I have not been able to find it on Amazon yet. If I do I will post a link.I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@timothypalmer454]

This was a very interesting video. I beleave you said you were using a 2 oz. foam. Is that a close cell foam?

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! It is a 2 pound density insulation foam, but I am not sure if it is closed Cell or not.

[@JohnLee-im7iu]

Also, could you explain when peel ply would be needed or if you guys even use it….

[@FishBumpTV]

Peel ply is used to reduce or remove amine blush when working with epoxy resins. I prefer to work with 2 to 1 ratio epoxy which doesn't usually produce amine plush, or I just remove the blush with warm water. I know lots of people are interested in Peel ply, so I will try to make a video on the topic for you guys. Thanks for watching!

[@megajointen]

Hey Joe Thomas from Denmark again, i have a problem right now that a video could help. I would like you to show how to fix glasfiber where you only Can get to from one side. It would be Nice if it was from diffrent angels, mine is Hole in the buttom that has to be fixed from outside, and with the buttom Down. Then the floor Witch has to be made from the top, and it Maybe has to be a Big Hole like 3x3 feet, again only from one side and this time from top wich turns up. Best regards. Thomas Just loving your videos Long as short😉 Have a great day

[@doug2202]

Love these videos Capt. and as always great job my the camera man. When using laminating or tooling resin does cure hard enough to sand without gumming up the paper? I thought the purpose of laminating resin was to be able to add additional layers without the need to sand?

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you are enjoying the videos and the camera work! You can sand laminating resin, but yes it will gum up your paper. Just wanted to show different resins in use and that many resins are compatible with one another. The dcpd ortho blend cures with very low tack, and could work good if you knew that you will be sanding it. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@BobbyWatkins-rv5jr]

Hey Captain Joe I’m in deep with my boat. I’ve got the boat running new canvas top and cleaned up. The boat is a 1995 Pro-Line 25’ WA. I’ve run into a soft deck, head liner pulled loose and glue that needs cleaning off. Maybe once cleaned just paint with gel coat ??? I need help !!! Any suggestions ! Love your KZbin channel !!! Bobby

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

I don't know but I'm thinking about lift and elevator and trim tab for some reason. I wonder how the handling is impacted especially when getting on and off plane.

[@FishBumpTV]

I don't know for sure, but I wouldn't mind if it had some lift at speed. I am trying to make it as clean and drag free as possible. It will be interesting if it has any affect on the boats overall performance! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

@@FishBumpTV I've been history of the Hamilton Jet up to more modern designs. Those guys were placing a small wing at the bow - maybe to force the bow down on those designs. Neat stuff for sure.

[@carlgiardino4243]

Joe, thank you for sharing all your knowledge. I’m thinking about building my own 13ft “dingy” to carry on my 58”. I’m thinking a design like a center console. Have you thought of any designs yet? Would fiberglass over plywood be the right way to go ? TY in advance.

[@chadbedee6430]

Joe, Just finished part 2. Where can you buy the foam sheets? Not having any luck on internet search.

[@FishBumpTV]

I bought it at our local fiberglass distributor. Their company name is Advanced Plastics. I would imagine most fiberglass distributors should have some. It is a 2 pound density, non structural, marine grade insulation type foam. It is pretty delicate when handling it, so that could be a reason why some suppliers might not be able to ship it. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@tomogletree1]

Great content! What kind of foam is that?

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you! It is a 2 pound density, marine foam.They keep it at our local fiberglass distributor. It is used alot for insulated fish boxes and such. It is not very strong by itself, not what I would call a structural foam, but good for what we are doing here. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@si-sb2mx]

i like trick with aceton

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@scottsmith2869]

Another great video! What type of foam board can we use when working with Polyester resin? Thanks in advance. I’m planning to build a hard top for my Cobalt ski boat wake tower. I plan to just build one of them so I’m planning to make it with foam core and coat top and bottom with fiberglass and resin. Any encouraging thoughts?

[@FishBumpTV]

There are lots of different marine grade foam cores out there that could possibly work. One good foam core I have used in the past is Divinicell, I also use a lot of coosa board. I will be buying the foam core very soon for my hardtop build, so I will try to discuss foam core selection in that video. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@incognitonewtab9326]

Hey brother got the same exact engine identical problem saw a comment saying it was the temp sending unit do you have a link to where you got yours

[@JustinHurley-vt4py]

Not sure if I missed it or not but what kind of foam did you use for the plug?

[@FishBumpTV]

It is just a 2 pound density marine grade insulation foam. I bought it from our local fiberglass distributor. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@1267josh]

Any updates with next video in the series?

[@FishBumpTV]

The new one is out. I hope you enjoy!

[@1267josh]

@@FishBumpTV I did! I’d love to stop by and checkout the shop sometime, saw you pull up next to us at the rigs in the 29 sheepshead fishing…. Man that’s a sweet boat. What was the beam and deadrise on it?

[@hotcoco1997x]

How came the polyester don't eat the fome ? What kind of fome is it ?

[@FishBumpTV]

It is a foam that's compatible with polyester resins. Our local fiberglass suppliers carry it. It is a 2 pound density, insulation type foam. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@aldeezeefouronefeezzee837]

What kind of foam are you useing?

[@FishBumpTV]

2 pound density closed cell marine grade insulation foam. Thanks for watching!

[@hardhead-cz3ro]

dang Joe are you on vacation .....no more videos?......I'm hooked on crack come on with the videos

[@FishBumpTV]

Haha, nope! Just the opposite! Fishing charter season is picking up, but still found time to make a video for you guys this week. Just uploaded, hope you enjoy!

[@absurd207]

the resin wont eat into the foam?

[@1982mako224]

He's using a poly or PVC based foam that is compatible with poly resin. If you were to use EPS or XPS foam with poly resin the foam would melt. For those foams you would have to use Epoxy resin.

[@FishBumpTV]

Not this foam. It is designed to work with polyester and vinyl Ester resins with no problems. Thanks for watching!

[@user-se4wq6xi4h]

Once again, another great video. About the poly over epoxy issue, for stressed structural repairs, I always use epoxy. Then scrub with soap and water and scotchbrite, then sand and scrub again. Then, it's my experience that gelcoat is OK over this. In any case, epoxy sticks better than polyester with a mechanical bond, for example repairing an old hull (which is all that I can ever afford). Plus, I'm waiting on your skiff build...

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for your thoughts, and support of the channel! Vinyl Ester is another option for folks that want a very good bond and compatability with gelcoat. The skiff build idea has gotten a lot of interest, so we will see!

[@mizerrocker]

Just shaved before going out to work on the boat, This is something I have not heard in any videos, is that a respirator does not work with a stubble or a beard something you might want to add!!

[@FishBumpTV]

I think some respirators work better than others under different conditions. A full beard could be a issue, but the newer 3m respirators seem to work well with a stubble. Obviously if you can smell fumes, you might want to change your mask, or grooming. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@poepflater]

I sometimes listen with mybehind while I'm busy with other things... Like the sound of people being active while I work... anyway, I;ve always thought this man talks a lot about busking.. he must have liked it,.,, Until I saw the surname on the boat... Now I feel pretty dumb~!

[@FishBumpTV]

Hahaha! That's ok, I could see that happening! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@bretringquist2800]

Just a thought, why not use contact cement? - its fast and strong and can handle 400 deg F. Time is money without cutting quality. You could save 2 coat times and material. I'm always trying to help not be negative!!

[@FishBumpTV]

That could possibly work, but I had the resin and knew that would work for sure. It would be worth trying to see how it does, it might work great! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@grandmajosephine383]

How come the polyester resin didn't eat up the foam?

[@TripWire-75]

PPPPPP, Proper, Prep, Prevents, P!$$, Poor, Performance

[@FishBumpTV]

Haha, very true! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@troyrockstardad]

Hi Joe , it was good to meet you at the Home Depot the other day. Can you pm me some information about doing a fishing charter?

[@FishBumpTV]

Hey Troy, it was nice meeting you too! Just check out our charter website at islandmarinecharters.com . It should have all the info you are looking for. Thanks for watching!