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I planned to fiberglass the outside of my build this weekend. Now they are calling for 75 degree highs in the day and 45 at night. I can not heat my building. Should I wait for a warmer day?

I will get some pictures to post. There are some scratches and rubs that are down to the fiber so it definitely needs an epoxy redo. Souris Rivers claim to fame is that they use epoxy resin as opposed to vinyl resin. I figured to use a coat of polyurethan for protection. Do you think a gelcoat...

I have a souris river canoe that after 21 years of use needs to have the bottom sanded and epoxy applied. It would seem SR used west system when they build it. I was thinking that since I am using RAKA in my cedar strip build I would just use it. Do yall think it would matter what brand I use or...

I don't want to hijack this thread but I am a little confused here now. I what to make my boat bottom as strong as possible. I am NOT concerned about weight. My plans are to put a regular layer plus football layer on the outside. Should I do that on the inside to make it stronger. Mine is the...

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I am about to order my epoxy and fiberglass from RAKA for my first strip canoe build. They have woven and stitched. Which do I need or does it matter? Also do you think the 3 gallon kit would be enough for a 16 foot canoe?

I started my first build recently. Started my strongback in February. I am building Gilpatrick's wabnaki. Other than his book and Canoecraft. I asked alot of questions on facebook under my wife's account. Jim Dobb directed me here and I gleaned a lot of info but have not posted so I thought I...