Glassing on our Catamaran Bows - After I Clean Up a TOUGH MISTAKE (MJ Sailing - Ep 361)
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We’ve got both bows bonded onto our catamaran now, but before we can start glassing them in place, we run into a tough—and time-consuming—setback.
While the methacrylate cured between the flange and the bow, it expanded more than expected, leaving hardened ridges that now need to be ground down before we can move forward. So Jessica spends the day in tight quarters with the belt sander, clearing the way for fiberglass work on the interior seams.
Once that’s sorted, Matt begins glassing the exterior—two layers of 12 oz cloth laid top to bottom, sealed in with resin and peel ply for a strong, smooth finish. Bit by bit, we’re locking these bows in place for good.
Thanks for watching and supporting our build—one layer at a time!
– Matt & Jessica
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We’ve got both bows bonded onto our catamaran now, but before we can start glassing them in place, we run into a tough—and time-consuming—setback.
While the methacrylate cured between the flange and the bow, it expanded more than expected, leaving hardened ridges that now need to be ground down before we can move forward. So Jessica spends the day in tight quarters with the belt sander, clearing the way for fiberglass work on the interior seams.
Once that’s sorted, Matt begins glassing the exterior—two layers of 12 oz cloth laid top to bottom, sealed in with resin and peel ply for a strong, smooth finish. Bit by bit, we’re locking these bows in place for good.
Thanks for watching and supporting our build—one layer at a time!
– Matt & Jessica
If you have spring projects on your own boat and would like 5% off your purchase of Total Boat products, make sure to use our link here!
https://www.totalboat.com/MJSailing
Link to our boat: https://maxcruisemarine.com/
Link to SouthCo: https://southco.com/en_us_int/
Thank you SO MUCH to our Patrons. These amazing supporters help keep us on the boat, our camera equipment up to date, and the videos coming. Without our patrons, these videos would not be possible.
To join the Patreon ranks, please visit:
https://www.patreon.com/mjsailing
or
Buy us a beer through PayPal! https://www.paypal.me/MJSailing
or
Help contribute to the build by shopping our Amazon Wish List!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…
Delivery address:
Kentmorr Marina
910 Kentmorr Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
Thank you!, Matt & Jessica
Videos made by Jessica, featuring Matt and Georgie.
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