The CC Boat Project #8 Foam, stringers, and bulkheads.

The Divinycell stringers under the deck are almost completely glassed. Time to install the fuel tank, the Cossa transom and the decking.

[@Jason5291984]

Stumbled across your video, as I’m in a process of doing my stringers and new deck (first time for me, nerve racking) but watching your videos helps a ton!!! Thank you sir

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Jason Glad you enjoyed the videos on my build. Take everything I do with a grain of salt as a lot of it is experimentation. Good luck on your build. Barry

[@lectro88]

You Nailed it.. Very Aggravating work, especially when hot and sweaty. Also time consuming is an understatement. But I enjoy the satisfaction after progress, and the strength after vrs. before. Nice work.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

lectro Thanks for the comment, thanks for watching, and thanks for the shared experience! Barry

[@davidluke8460]

There's few things I find more satisfying then turning weak structure into strong structure!

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Agree! I am not an engineer but if I make things stronger than original I feel OK.

[@jagboy69]

@@barrylukebuilds7894 Hey Barry, does David find sanding fiberglass satisfying too? :-P

[@josephshultz6726]

Those stringers and bulkheads look awesome glassed in.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Once again, thanks!

[@LadyDewBuild]

Looks great, I was shocked at the before glass and after glass on the strength of the foam! Amazing how much stronger it is with glass. Thanks for sharing

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Thanks Donnie There is a whole big world of incredible plastics out there that I knew very little about. Now I know not too much more that when I started.

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

**Hydroatream, among others I'm sure, used to make a U shaped stringer in the center of the hull right above the "pad" running surface. Not sure if there was anything other than just fiberglass and resin but the shape gave it it's rigidity, and it was strong plus never rotted or absorbed water like foams! Anyway, even if the plastic or whatever is used is soft as mud, when encapsulated in fiberglass impregnated with resin it will be strong as heck!

[@paul89010]

Hi everyone I’m need of some advice for transom repair/replacement please, bought the boat last year knowing nothing about them, bad idea. I’ve got a fletcher arrow hawk classic, GT150 V6 on the back, I’ve had the engine in bits and now runs fantastic, now I’ve found out that the Transom is seriously rotten with a 300 lb plus lump on the back isn’t good. I can see that they have cut a price out the back from inside and replaced a patch and appears to have covered it with a form of bitumen gunk, no fibreglass has been put back and plate on outside, where do I start???? Please if anyone can help I would be very grateful for some direction, cheers

[@LadyDewBuild]

@@paul89010 Sorry you got a mess, I'm a steel guy myself, You have a significant project ahead of you so your best bet would be see if you can get ahold of an expert in this, [e-mail] he also has a KZbin Channel "BoatworksToday". IMHO

[@stevethordarson5198]

Barry. Great video! Thank you very much. Regarding gloves, vinyl gloves degrade in seconds when in contact with acetone, and some other solvents. When working with messy materials, I always put on 3 pairs of gloves. when one pair gets gummed up, you just peel them off and you have a fresh set. Works great when you have to get material down before it sets. Cheers. Steve.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Thanks Steve!

[@Crewsy]

It looks so much better already.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Thanks Wayne. I was nice to clean out the mess and see some progress.

[@jaytua730]

brings good memories when I did my Cat last year, I used Dyvinicell and Nidacore as well which is the honeycomb. The nidacore cant hold a screw but it is super strong and very light. Under my center console I used PVC board 1/2" wrapped in 1708.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Jay Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing. Barry

[@ALMEIDAELECTRONICMARINE]

Super soy cubano y no me pierdo ni un solo de sus vídeos bendiciones eres el mejor yo estoy en un proyecto igual a ese

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Thank you mu new Cuban friend! I am glad you are enjoying the project and good luck on yours. Barry

[@gerlandkent6377]

[great, looking work]👍

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed!

[@dinclann]

nice nice nice video. thank for take your time to explain all.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Thank you for taking the time to write this! Makes it all seem more worthwhile. Barry

[@jagboy69]

Great progress man!

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Thanks Buddy!

[@georgeperkins4171]

@Allan Darius must have a really good relationship.

[@georgeperkins4171]

Im tearing out my rotten stringers right now. I was planning on taking it to soneone but i might look at it in small steps. Little tips like how the big roller works vs the little are very useful.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

George Go for it! You can't mess up anything that a grinder wont be able to fix. Thanks for watching and good luck! Barry

[@ChristopherSamuelsson]

Looking good and you make good progress 👍 Did you try using 2-3 pairs of gloves on the same hand? If it's gets to messy or breaking you can just remove one and continue glassing without getting resin on your skin 👍

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Thanks Christopher! I have tried to double up on the nitrile gloves with mixed success. I haven't been able to buy those lately so vinyl gloves it is. They are pretty useless except for messing with polyester, where I am becoming a little fond of them. Barry

[@joesloan1724]

@@barrylukebuilds7894 - if it's a short job, I use plastic shopping bags.

[@douglasfurlong1]

Give you a little tip...lay up the corecell on both sides on a table..do that for all your panels...that way you just have to cut the shape out of your stringer and glue it in...no side layups...its always easier to lay up a corecell foam board flat on a table and you can do 2 sides at the same time....it will save you a lot of hours. I was working on a a 50 foot trawler and i ran 45 gallons drums of epoxy over airex so i learnt what works and what does not...cheers.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Thanks Douglas! Having myself also watching videos (after the fact) I 100% concur with your tip. I was doing it the hard way. Barry

[@douglasfurlong1]

@@barrylukebuilds7894 At least you did it:)

[@habaristra6248]

Excellent Work! ......Allow me to share a lay-up trick I got from a Seattle boatbuilder...Use disgarded window glass as a work surface. Pre-impregnate and de-bubble all the glass first, immediately wet out the target area and then work the pre-saturated glass into place.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Haba I have received lots of fiberglassing tips over the past year and I am putting yours in the "Good" category. Barry

[@anunciosportuano4798]

that bucket tool is awsome never seen something like that.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Anuncios Thanks! One of the most useful tools I have ever made. Not to difficult of a build, this is the link to the video. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWOto6SDZ8yEqKs

[@anunciosportuano4798]

@@barrylukebuilds7894 thank you sir, i apreciate that, as a painting contractor this will defenetly be of use. You have yourself an awsome weekend, look forward to seeing your center console project finished.

[@dulcevendetta]

i like your template solution gonna steal it!

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Hope it works well for you! Barry

[@strikeforcek9149]

Do you pre-seal the wood or pre-wet the lumber before putting on your first resin and glass layer? Or, do you just kinda put it on thicker first right before sticking the glass to it? I'm worried about my lumber stringers sucking up too much resin and leaving my first layer a little too lean/dry, from the wood sucking up and soaking up some of the resin...

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

StrikeForce I think it is always a good idea to pre-seal because of just what you said. Barry.

[@cleatusbarncoat8642]

Great video and impressive work! Got a pic of the actual, completed boat? Thanks.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Cleats Thanks for the kind words, they keep this old man going. Unfortunately You Tube does not allow adding photos in the comments, I wish they did. But if you follow the series there are some good clips of the finished product. Barry

[@tomt4524]

When glassing, I like to wear 3-4 pairs of gloves, so I can remove a pair when I need to without hassle and continue glassing

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Tom That works for lots of guys but I never got the knack for it to work for me. Barry

[@nelloagostini4389]

Hello Barry, I'm enjoying your videos keep"m coming. qustion for you are you useing laminating resin or waxed ? and as far as the gloves go put on 3 or 4 pairs and when they get to mucked up you just peel off one layer and keep going. Looking forward to seeing your boat go on its maiden voyage. take care all the best

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Nello Thanks for watching and for commenting! Laminating resin only. It would have been nice to also have had finishing resin but I didn't. I never had much luck with the multi glove method, but that's just me I guess. Please subscribe, helps me out a little. Thanks Barry

[@homerfreebean7239]

Howdy Barry, Where do you order your glass and resin? Awesome videos!

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Thank you Homer! The fabrics were purchased online from wherever. The resin I purchased from Advanced Plastics in New Orleans. It was drivable for me so I didn't have to deal with shipping costs. Barry

[@haydenloader4529]

Awesome video barry. Questions! I'm restoring a 6 metre fibreglass boat at the moment and have comepletely stripped it hull with intentions of putting in composite stringers and bulkheads. Question 1- Should I have 2 bulkheads in between stringers to create a box for the fuel tank? Question 2- How do I install the fuel tank? Question 3- Are bulkheads aside from the ones to create a 'box' to sit my fuel tank in actually neccesary for a small boat? Thanks!

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Thank you Hayden! I don't think I am qualified to answer your questions, but I will offer this. Every boat I have seen disassembled had a bulkhead for and aft of the fuel tank. Most folks prefer to hang their tanks from brackets rather than support them with foam. I used foam because the tank I had was designed to be supported with foam. As for bulkheads, what was the boat originally built with? Was it strong enough or did it show signs of structural failure? Go form there. Thanks for watching and good luck with your project. Barry

[@Eluderatnight]

Keep a rosin bag handy for nitrile gloves when your hands get sweaty.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Nice tip, thanks for that. Barry

[@stephenlarkowski8186]

What grade divinycell did you use and where did you get it? I’m trying to look for it and can’t seem to find places that sell it.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

I purchased the Divinycell, Coosa board and my resin from Advanced Plastics in New Orleans. Not sure how the Divinycell is rated but I was told they only stock the stronger version. Good Luck! Barry

[@shawnlockett4676]

What different kinds of fiberglass did you use I'm doing a 68 starcraft newport and this is my first project boat

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Shawn Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. Mostly chopped mat and 24 oz rovin woven. But lots a odds and ends thrown in for good measure. Barry

[@bradleybradshaw3994]

Hi , How much resin did you use on complete boat? How many rolls of fiberglass?

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Bradley The resin is an easy answer, I used ten Five gallon pails. The cloth a little tougher. I use a full roll of the woven roven and most of a full roll of chopped mat. But I also used quite a few of smaller units of various types of glass from Ebay. Good luck!

[@TonyDFreestyle96]

Barry I love the build brother. What resin are you using here?

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

I don't know the brand, it came from Specialty Plastics in New Orleans. Thanks for the kudos! Barry

[@TonyDFreestyle96]

@@barrylukebuilds7894right on.. its epoxy or poly? Big decision to make in choosing which route to go.. big price difference too..

[@FradyKatt]

I doing the same job NOW but the Foam thing im not sure Think im going back with Wood.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Wood or foam, both just a support for the fiberglass. Both are fine. Wood is a LOT cheaper. Good luck with your project and thanks for taking the time to comment! Barry

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

Good job!! The reason the foam works is because it’s just a base for the glass. That’s why with a properly fiberglassed hull, you can’t tell if the wood in the stringers is rotten. The glass is the strength. Not the wood or foam.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

I agree totally! Barry

[@Jason-zr6il]

Did you sand in the groove where the old stringers was or you just cleaned it out and add the resin filler?

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Jason, it's complicated. None of the original tabbing in the boat had failed. I know that a wet on wet bond that was possible when the boat was being built is stronger that anything I would be able to accomplish. So I made an effort to save as much of the original glass as possible. This usually almost full height of one side and maybe an inch or two of the other. The high sides got a good sanding, the remaining troughs got a good effort. I don't have a power sander that would reach in the troughs so I did a lot of hand sanding with very course grits. Are they perfectly sanded? Probably not. But all in all I have no regrets and would do the same again. Thanks for watching! Barry

[@Jason-zr6il]

Barry Luke Builds I’m trying to restore a 26ft boat so I’m following your videos LoL. I’m just asking anything on what I missed. A lot of companies sell glass by the pound, not sure how to purchase. Can you give an idea on that? How much pounds would give you in yardage or feet?

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

@@Jason-zr6il Deciding which glass to use and where to buy it and how much to buy is a tough one. I purchased a full roll of chopped mat and a roll of 19oz woven roving, 110 lbs each. I will defiantly have CSM left over but the woven is looking pretty close. Most people are using combo mat these days, much easier to work with but in my humble opinion just uses excess resin. Lots of info out there so do your research and then go for it. Don't let perfection get in the way of your build! Barry

[@Jason-zr6il]

Barry Luke Builds the biaxial will cost too much so I just wanna go with csm and woven. Maybe 200 lbs each would be enough to finish my stringers, floor and transom.

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Jason should be enough. I think 110lbs is a standard roll. If so just get a roll of each and see how far it goes. Good luck!

[@tonycreighton7394]

hi nice vitdeos.. question what is the name of that material or wood you are using for stringers and bulkheads ? can please doing the same thing whit a 1997 chaparral 23 foot... the floor is gone LSO,,, THANKS HOPE YOU WILL RESPONSE..

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Tony I used a foam product called "Divinycell". Lots of similar products out there and unfortunately all are expensive. Good luck with your project and thanks for watching! Barry

[@tonycreighton7394]

@@barrylukebuilds7894 thanks. I tried to find it but no luck, tried home depot and lowes, they don't have it

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

@@tonycreighton7394 would have to be a marine or fiberglass supply house

[@MrCharles504]

Where at in New Orleans do you get the 5 gallons of resin and what’s the price??

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Charles Advanced Plastics or Jefferson Fiberglass. About $125, it's been a while so not sure what the current price is. Barry

[@trungphungviet8540]

Did you use Divinycel with density H80? 15mm thickness? Can you explain for me why you use chopped mat under woven roving? And another place use only woven roving? What does chopped mat benefit? Thanks!

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

TPV Yes on the first question. Mat is typically used under roving and sort of a tie layer. It holds lots of resin. My glassing technique and quality control is not the best so take what I do with a grain of salt. Thanks for watching! Barry

[@bobomac8330]

Put on multiple gloves. Peel one off when it gets messy

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Thanks BoBo! I have tried that method in the past and I just doesn't work for me, but thanks for the tip!

[@joesloan1724]

Is there any reason I cannot use the Poly-Fiber to thicken epoxy resin?

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Joe I use Poly-Fiber all the time to thicken epoxy. Best approach would be do do a few sample tests with the epoxy of your chose. Barry

[@joesloan1724]

@@barrylukebuilds7894 - Thank you. Your source for poly-fiber will save me $$.

[@woodyfrancis9187]

What is the black material on top of stringers and where do you get it

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Woody Not sure what you are referring to. Could you give me a time in the video where you see what you are asking about? Thanks Barry

[@woodyfrancis9187]

@@barrylukebuilds7894 10 seconds into project 7 stringer foam eyc

[@woodyfrancis9187]

10 seconds in

[@woodyfrancis9187]

Project 8 build

[@woodyfrancis9187]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bV6VfGhnrsyrb9E

[@zero_to_1000]

What kind of foam did you use?

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

The brand is Divinicel. I think I spelled that correctly. Barry

[@4_nikk_attor]

Best way to fix that boat is some kerosene and a lighter

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

A little harsh there Ken.

[@MachTuck]

Great video Mr Luke! Im new to your channel, Very interesting process!

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Thank you MT, glad you enjoyed! Barry

[@Nate_Squared]

Pretty work, Sir :)

[@barrylukebuilds7894]

Thank you Nate!