EPOXY MADNESS

Yesterday we rolled a layer of Epiglass epoxy onto the bottom. Three of us accomplished the task. We had one person mixing the epoxy in small batches and pouring it into a roller pan. A second person rolled the epoxy onto the bottom with a foam roller. The third hand smoothed the epoxy out with a cut foam roller. The whole process took about an hour.

The day prior to rolling on the epoxy, we had wiped down the entire bottom with Interlux 202 Solvent to remove any surface contaminants. This process took about 1/2 hour. 202 is extremely smelly stuff, so respirators were definitely needed.

Thanks to a few of my crew who were able to help out - Nate, Austin, & Cathy.

Here are a few pics. The first is of the tools and products used.


And the second is a picture of the hull after the epoxy was applied.


The next step will be to rough up the epoxy with 80 grit sandpaper and then begin applying fairing compound. If all goes well, we'll be working on this over the course of the next week (and beyond).