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After 2 years I finally glassed the inside and it turned out really bad. I could see some spots not staying down good but the more I tried to work them out the worst they got. I ended up with maybe a dozen nickel size spots that are raised up about 1/16 inch and another dozen small spots. All on...

Is there a way to add texture on the bottom when glassing the inside

Some may remember I started my first canoe last year. I fiber glassed the outside in October. Unrelated to that but I became sick and other things so was unable to do any more. I am now able8 months later to start back. I notice that the fiber glass is still visible in several places. I was...

Well I had intended to fiberglass last weekend but ended up sick. I did put a seal coat on. I know some do and some don't but I did. While I was at it I put on a strip of fiberglass on each end. Thread keep coming out so I will have some touch up when it cures. I had a spot here and there where...

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 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 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...