Fiberglass lay up Modern Boats

[TCHB]

Do most of you think most modern boats are layed with the same resins, glass types and time in the mold?

[theman]

WHY?

[Havasu_Dreamin]

No, I don't.

[stinger]

what do you want to know about lay ups?

[rivercrazy]

What differentiates an excellent layup from a not so good one.

[stinger]

what do you want to know about lay ups?

[rivercrazy]

I would think that some of the better mfg's out there do some great things with glass and resin. Can you provide some basic info as to what techniques are required for good layup quality. As customers, we have all heard the normal sales pitches. Things like AME Vinylester resins, tri & quad axial braided glass, top grade coremat, balsa coring, hand layup, vacuum bagging, etc etc. It would help to know why these materials are better and what techniques produce the best results

[TCHB]

OK Howard says they keep thier boat in the mold for weeks before removing. Is this normal?

[Charley]

everyone leaves them in for weeks..... like .3 weeks .7 weeks hehehe

[theman]

NOT ALL MANUFACTURES LEAVE THERE BOATS IN FOR WEEKS MOST OF THEM DONT ITS MORE LIKE A WEEK SOME ONLY 3 DAYS