ZIPPKITS JAE 21FE V2 OUTRIGGER WOOD KIT BUILD_PART 10

Here's how I seal the inside of a wood boat...

[@bdanielcal4608]

Stuff getting to expensive for 15 bucks for 4 oz it can yellow i always used epoxy watered down with a little acetone and I never had any issues for the people who said its bad been doing it since the 1970s

[@darryldeel9098]

Looks like that stuff would be all over my fingers n sticky

[@chilly7261]

It was on mine! 🤨

[@homienat3374]

Sam can i use white spirit, or thinners ,thanks

[@chilly7261]

I'm not sure. Lacquer thinner or alcohol is compatible. Maybe Google it...

[@homienat3374]

@@chilly7261 thanks will do

[@homienat3374]

G,day mate Nat here in Ireland from Australia originally, I'm working on wooden outrigger now ,would you sheet fiberglass it as well after epoxy to get colour finish any advice thanks mate 🤙🤙

[@chilly7261]

Hey Nat, I would not cover it with fiberglass. It would add too much unnecessary weight. Some guys do not even add carbon fiber to the inside hull bottom & sponson bottoms. I did put CF in mine. Next build I would use lighter CF and be very sparing on the amount of resin. Also thin your finishing resin with alcohol, do two coats before paint, three at the most if you're not painting it. The weight adds up fast, keep all coats as thin as possible...

[@homienat3374]

@@chilly7261 thanks mate for your advice maybe be on to ya for more advice cheers, fast boating mate🤙🤙

[@chilly7261]

@@homienat3374 I just realized this question from you came on the Zippkits video. No carbon fiber in this one. There is CF in my RSX380...

[@homienat3374]

Hi Sam just finished build should i epoxy resin in and out of boat ,prime it then paint thanks

[@chilly7261]

@@homienat3374 If you're painting it, yes. I would give it two coats of epoxy. Thin your epoxy resin 2:1, two parts epoxy mix to one part denatured alcohol. The first coat will mostly soak in and seal the wood. Second coat should end up filling the wood grain level. Sand and wipe dust off with denatured alcohol between coats and then paint. Don't sand the epoxy on the inside after second coat. Good luck!

[@Sweetaccord]

Polyurethane works good too, light and waterproof.

[@OliveiraX]

Hmm, some say you should never thin your epoxy, as it may impact on its properties. You have never had any issues with it, right? I usually coat my boats with unthinned epoxy, but that makes up for a heavy coat, and then, a heavy boat.

[@chilly7261]

I've had no issues. I use denatured alcohol, which I think is more mild than acetone. I don't think strength is the issue here, it's penetrating the wood. And it's a plenty tough finish when it's cured.

[@gregoryfrost960]

Turning out awesome. Thanks for the sealing video.

[@chilly7261]

Thank you. Not a problem at all. Some good stuff coming soon...

[@andrev5207]

I wonder if it is possible to apply the resin on the hull outer using a foam roller for a smoother finish and less sanding?

[@chilly7261]

It seems like the first coat always gets the fuzzies. The second coat ends up way smoother once the wood is sealed...

[@OliveiraX]

With a roller you will end up with very thick coat. It is your choice though. As long as you then scrape the excess with a credit card or similar, it's all good.

[@chilly7261]

@@OliveiraX I prefer the control of a brush...