Re: [bolger] Re: fiberglass and plywood

From some recent tests in Boatbuilder 1 layer of Xnole is almost 6 times as
abrasion resistant as 1 layer of 6oz fiberglas. Some of this is because 1
layer of Xnole uses a lot more epoxy and is ulimately quite a bit heavier.
After reading through the whole article, I came out with the opinion that
Xnole is much better on bottoms unless wieght is a real issue.

HJ

On Sunday 17 November 2002 05:34 pm, you wrote:
> Is something like Xynole just as good as glass for non-structural
> applications like hull sheathing? It is supposed to be more user
> friendly.
> Charles
>
> -

Is something like Xynole just as good as glass for non-structural
applications like hull sheathing? It is supposed to be more user
friendly.
Charles

--- In bolger@y..., "schpankme_verimuch" <schpankme@a...> wrote:
> A thin layer of fiberglass applied over plywood and bonded with
> epoxy, is almost a miracle worker. If the plywood was installed
> while its moister content was within those 10% - 15%, the
fiberglass
> cover makes it more durable than aluminum or steel. Fiberglass
> fabric and epoxy transforms the boat into a fiberglass structure -
as
> far as weather stability is concerned. The appearance improves and
> the surface smoothness improves.
>
> Regards,
>
> Schpankme

A thin layer of fiberglass applied over plywood and bonded with
epoxy, is almost a miracle worker. If the plywood was installed
while its moister content was within those 10% - 15%, the fiberglass
cover makes it more durable than aluminum or steel. Fiberglass
fabric and epoxy transforms the boat into a fiberglass structure - as
far as weather stability is concerned. The appearance improves and
the surface smoothness improves.

Regards,

Schpankme