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I have learned more in this one video than all the years of watching videos from other people. You made the whole process more comprehensive so that I actually feel more confident to tackle some of the projects I was hoping to accomplish. Great information and perfect examples of the different types of glass and explanations of why to use them. Thank you!!!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful. We have lots more How To videos in the pipeline, so stay tuned!

@cedarhatt-vx8kf

5 ай бұрын

Me too! On this tiny project!

Man, the non-stop flow of valuable information and advice was completely absorb-able, even enjoyable, and I'm grateful to you! I haven't worked with fiberglass for years, was always wary of fiberglass/wood laminations,, but your expert advice and the products you've introduced me to and the professional tips are invaluable! Thank you!!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching!

@shaunhall6834

5 ай бұрын

Indeed!

@jckay5087

5 ай бұрын

​@@FishBumpTV I had to watch 3 times and take notes! Never so valuable of experience have I experienced, and I've already built five experimental aircraft and 3 semi-submersibles. Not to mention countless smaller scale models & drones. Thank you! Subscribed!

Thank you for an excellent tutorial on glass. The finest explanation I have seen in my 72 years of boating. Thanks

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! That means alot to me! Glad you enjoyed the video.

AWESOME. I'm thinking of trying my hand at building a small boat. Excellent info for a novice. Well done my friend.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad to help!

You did an awesome job going over the details from start to finish. Great video!!!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it!

a neat trick I picked up take a one inch steel ball bearing weld whatever you want for a handle i use a 4 inch 3/8 bolt and you have a very efficient radius tool just clean with acetone you do a great job

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

That's a great tip! I have some tools that are made for that. I will try to show that technique in another video. Appreciate you watching and commenting

Your dad taught you and your brother pride in your work. Nice job and great video.

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

He sure did! He really loved building boats, and he always did his best to teach us the right way to do things. I hope the work I do would make him proud. I really appreciate you watching and commenting on the videos! Hope to have more coming soon

What a great video. You can see the pride and workmanship you and your family have honed over the years. This was packed full of information and real time interaction. Thank you for taking the time to make this content. And sharing it with the world.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! You are very welcome!

Goodness, Captain... a "Holy Grail" level tutorial, a real treasure! Lost for words: clear & simple. Aye, aye Cap. 👍🙏

@FishBumpTV

Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

@permitfisher

Ай бұрын

I agree!

Experienced GRP guy in the UK here to the tune of 30 years. Absolutely everything said in this video is 100% correct. It’s experience as shown in the video that keeps the guy working clean and not covered in resin and glass all over his clothes. Great video to the uploader. This trade takes a long time to learn to perfect as seen here.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! That means a lot to me, and I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!

Man I’m only 17 but I for sure want to build boats for my career. I’ve been on the Chesapeake bay fishing and being around boats my whole life, your content helps me learn so much. Thanks man!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Just knowing what you want to do at such a young age gives you a huge head start! The Chesapeake is an area rich in boating history, I would take every advantage of that for sure. KZread is also a great resource for learning new skills. I am glad to be a part of that community, and share with you Guys! We hope to really grow the channel to a point where I can spend a lot more time creating boat building and fishing related content. So we truly appreciate your support! If You have any Ideas or suggestions for content, please feel free to let me know I would like to hear your thoughts. Best of luck to you with your boatbuilding career and thanks for watching!

@stephenwelch339

5 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial video , thank you for your well presented playlist. Regards Steve 😊.

I have many years in the composite industry, and I can tell you that this fellow knows what he is talking about. (a semi pro tip)... when doing the radius for the fillet we used to round off the end of a small scraper to to shape we wanted, it is more consistent than the flexible spreader.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! I appreciate the tip!

KZread is so great. Last time I did a fiberglass project was 40 years ago with 0 training and almost no money or supply sources. Watching this gives me some great info, if I was to try another project.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

I agree! You gotta love KZread!

You are a great communicator, maybe the best I've ever seen at this in 40 years of making eight composite aircraft.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! I really appreciate that!

@mickyb803

2 ай бұрын

yes excellent communicator, you can tell hes a pro fishing guide, no fluff all clear directions and paced correctly too

In depth is time well spent on my end of the video. I really like this and would like to see the older boats your family has built.

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

I appreciate you taking the time to watch, and I appreciate the feedback! I will try to get some footage of some of our families early boats for you guys. Thanks again!

Lovely methodical explanation. Thank you. I have worked with glass before but there are a myriad of little tips that😊 I have forgotten and this video quickly brings one up to speed to do it right.!!!!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I don't do this kind of work. I don't even know how I ended up watching this video in full. Very good job and very entertaining. Congrats capitán.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Haha, that's awesome! Thanks so much for watching!

@davidhyson9910

Ай бұрын

Look! A squirrel 😂

Don't throw your used mixing cups in trashcans before the resin is fully cured. Many boatshops have burned down bc of guys throwing cups in a trashcan and the whole works catches fire and burns hot!!

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

I 100 percent agree! At 16.00-16.30 and again at 20.32-21.20 in the video I cover that in detail. I know the video is long, but has a lot of real world useful info for first timers and the more experienced folks alike. Fiberglass is great stuff, but has some hazards for sure. It pays to be safe when working with it. Thanks for watching and commenting

@shoresharp8349

6 ай бұрын

@@FishBumpTV Yeah you guys did a great job. My comment was for anyone looking in the comments. Sorry it looks like I directed it toward you. You guys clearly build awesome boats.

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

@@shoresharp8349 good idea, thanks! Sometimes it's difficult to know what direction the comments are going. I always try to respond either way.

@mrcamacho1

5 ай бұрын

Wow well done your explanation and 8 generations shows.I just liked and subscribed .Do you have a video on applying filler and gel coat? Thanks again

@judsonsdiscretionarymetalw5866

5 ай бұрын

I always set my hot pots outside three feet from the steel sided building. Two months after I got laid off due to seasonal downsizing to just the owners, one of the owners got sloppy and left one inside at closing time, probably after a few beers. I literally lived across the street and remember seeing the flames towering over the trees. The shop, three boats, and two ski-doos were lost in a matter of minutes. It was all the fire Department could do to keep it from spreading into the trees. Some of the steel siding even melted. That extra 30 seconds is time well spent!

Super helpful💚🇬🇧🌱I live on a 72ft narrow boat with a fibre glass over ply top which needs some repairs & those video has been invaluable👍👍👍

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I need to fix a soft spot in the floor of a project boat i bought, and this video just gave me the confidence to do it. I cannot thank you enough Captain Joe, for such a great instructional video. Keep up the great work

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! Best of luck with your project!

wow captain you are so explicit and earnestly want me to experience and understand what is happening as you do it...I am 74 and the last time I really worked with glass and resin...I rebuilt and glassed a navy 68ft x16ft glass and kevolor patrol boat for just over 11 1/2 months in anacortes wash. I really enjoyed that boat with my family . I sure wasn't as good as you/Dave.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Mr Dave! I am glad you appreciate the videos ,and think that I am doing a good job. Sounds like a cool project boat you had. Boating with the family is always time well spent! I grew up in a boat shop, and have been around fiberglass for as long as I can remember. So I have had a lot of practice in that department . Happy to share what I know with you guys! Thanks again for watching and commenting, it means a lot to me!

I remember at the end of 60's resin was mixed from three different ingredients. My father overshot one of them and I remembes as little boy watching That pot in fire on a beach

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts

great details. I have not used fiberglass since 1976, so this was a refresher for me and brought out things I needed to remember before starting my repair job. Thanks

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

As a panelbeater that has had the displeasure of repairing a fiberglass canopy once, I am amazed you have a whole family tree of fiberglass workers.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Haha, yep! Fiberglass is a great building material, but not everyone enjoys working with it. Thanks for watching!

Thank you for sharing this video,the Boat building knowledge from one whose family and career consisted of and through the years speaks volume and for itself as well any advice offered ( Freely ) is truly appreciated and one no one should pass on or up the given opportunity if pursuing this dream...Again Sir...Thank you and looking forward to any and more videos from you building your own boat,sailing vessels and so forth...much appreciated...

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

What an amazing tutorial. Very much the Bob Ross of Glassing...I'm not even glassing and I was captivated. Well done.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Haha, that's great! First Bob Ross comparison, you made my day!

I just started woodworking since I became disabled, and I live near the Pacific Ocean, I was thinking about fiber-classing some of my outdoor projects. This is very helpful thank you

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Glad to help,thanks so much for watching!

Never worked with fibreglass but watched the whole vid; so much info and easily absorbed - 45 minutes seemed like 20. Youre a great teacher.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! Welcome to the channel!

@cronos1.2_sqrt5.2

5 ай бұрын

Well, I did and I know very well how to do it, but I still watched every minute of the video. Great lesson and good tips.

I have fixed many a floorboard where the salt and snow have rusted it out. I would go under the vehicle and cut away all the rusted flooring. Some were huge areas. I then cut galvanized metal placed on the underside. Using silicone to seal between the old and the new then riveting it in place. Once dried. I would fiberglass the inside of the floor to follow the contour. I built it up until it was even with the rest of the floor. Replaced the carpet once it was totally cured. The floorboard was know good and strong and water proof from outside elements. You did a fantastic video of explaining the correct process.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great fix! Thanks for watching and commenting!

You have single handedly restored my faith in this process!!! The CSM on top just blending all the layers below and the prep with polyester, THEN everything else is worth its weight in gold!!! Knowledge is power and you have just powered me up! Thank you Sir! Thanks Captain!!!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! You are very welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting

Like some others comments I did a project years ago. Although I was satisfied with the results, watching your presentation would have been a plus before I started. You have a gift, a knack for instructing. A pure pleasure to watch. Thank you.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! The kind words are much appreciated!

This is the best teaching I have ever seen. I have spent days looking for a real teacher thank you so much. I repair fiberglass step ladders and know I can do them safe and properly.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! You are very welcome! Best of luck with your projects.

I helped my dad when I was 1012 years old redo a boat, built a shop big enough to put the boat in in Minnesota. Built a fiberglass hardtop. All kinds of cool stuff stuff. I’ll never forget how I did it.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Very cool! I grew up working with my Dad in our boat shop as well. Lots of good memories for sure!

I am restoring a 1995 ChrisCraft Cavalier. The floor is gone as is part of the stringer. I am going to butter up a stringer and glass it. This video is exactly what I needed. Awesome video. Thanks.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Sounds great! Thanks for the comment!

Thanks, I helped repair a boat as a 9 year old way back when an old man (my age now 73...haha) building a pontoon houseboat in Florida. You reminded me so much of what he told me. Thanks for the excellent video and instruction! you make me want to build my own…haha!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Glad to help bring back some good memories, I appreciate you watching!

Excellent information and presentation here; thank you! The only note I want to mention for viewers is that the majority of epoxy resins will not break down the binder elements in fiberglass resin.

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes, we were using polyester in this video, we do have a epoxy over plywood video that discusses csm compatibility. Thanks for your thoughts!

Thanks for all the great tips. I can see how the chopped mat on top will help me. You made me want to go build something.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

I fiber glassed my Front and rear porches on an old Sears and roebuck house I once owned. My handyman did not do the detail you or level of quality you did. Thank you for the detailed explanation, in many of the youtube video's that detail is left out.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos, and thanks for watching!

for the last 7 or 8 years, my family and i have vacationed at Gulf Shores. it's a really beautiful area! that said, i wish i would've know more about this when me, my dad, and brother tried salvaging our aging ski boat (this was almost 20 years ago-before the KZread era where you can learn just about anything in a video).

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, we love it here! I call it KZread University! You can literally learn about anything you want!

I've got a 1996 norris craft boat it's fiberglass over marine plywood like that,it's bullet proof, a great way to build a boat,great video man, thanks..

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Yep, If done right it makes for a great boat! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

Great video. Way back in 2015,my first fiberglass project, I walked into a fiberglass warehouse because it was the only place you could get more than "parts store" supplies and a gentleman that you remind me of gave me the verbal version of your video. I have done a bit fiberglass work since then, and watched quite a few videos on it. Your video does a great job of expressing the need to prepare, and then on application, don't rush, but don't fool around either. I would suggest to the begginner to get a couple of scrap pieces of wood and doing what you did to learn the timing of application, and the mixing and timing of a batch of resin.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video!

Fascinating. I’m retired now but if I were young and wanted to do a business I’d definitely consider this.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you are enjoying the videos!

I did 10 months of fiberglass a few years ago in a scene shop with a fantastic head of department, and your video recalls every instruction that I slowly understood while watching yards of glass melt and gallons upon gallons of resin kick with varying amounts of catalyst as I experimented my way through various projects. Mat on top of roving is new to me but as you laid it out and explained, I completely understood the purpose. You have condensed so much knowledge into this short video. I wish I could lay some glass tomorrow to try out some of the new things I learned today. I was very happy to watch you prepare your tools and supplies, and to watch you work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Sounds like you need a project boat!! Yes, the mat makes for a really nice finish coat. It is one of the secrets to pretty glass work. Just remember that CSM or mat is NOT compatible with Epoxy resins. Biaxial cloth and Roven are fine. If you enjoyed this video, you might enjoy seeing how we built our custom 29 ft charter boat from scratch. We have over 20 videos documenting that build here on the channel. I truly appreciate your kind words and you watching our channel!!

@sheldonhelsley447

5 ай бұрын

I have wooden boat that I've kept for years for a retirement project. Now I want to get it done. Thank you so much. But how to get the old fiberglass off???? Need more info for this project. I subscribed. Hope there are other vid's to help me .

@jackhall4680

5 ай бұрын

I wish I could have the 16 year old me view this video before I made my polyurethane and fiberglass bellyboard. I would have done a much better job. Great work and good explanations. The part about heating up the wood before putting the base coat down was really great. You are a Master Teacher sir!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

@@jackhall4680 thanks so much!

Over 54 years ago i watched my dad fiberglass one of many of his boats he built. All but one were canoes, one he made split into 3 parts that fit into each part to make a long boat, you could put it it your trunk. He also weved the seats and put something on them like resen

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Interesting, thanks for your thoughts! I appreciate you watching

Nice to see someone with grinder skills, that is experience and or good training.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that! I have many ,many, hours behind a grinder! It is a pretty essential boat shop tool in my opinion.

outstanding presentation for a layman like me. Perfect.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Cap you gave a ton of pointer on the subject and thank you for that. Excellent craftsmanship might i say.

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

This was great on so many levels; information, practical skills, camera placement / framing, and most of all, host engagement. Make teaching your next gig - you're a natural. Many thanks for taking us DIYers through such a valuable series of lessons 👍👍

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! We plan on doing a lot more of this kind of content for you guys, and we really appreciate you watching!

Great video. I have done some fiberglassing work on a stitch and glue kayak and repairs to my 1975 Glasply 19.5. I have watched a lot of videos and I think yours is very comprehensive. The tip about roughing up the plywood with a grinder is far easier then a sander and faster. Thanks.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Yes, grinding the plywood surface with a very aggressive 24 or 36 grit disc allows for a very good mechanical bond or Tooth on the surface. I believe it is a very important step to ensure a strong bond, and a quality job!

Amazing tutorial, and thank you, Captain Joe! I don't know if I have the knowledge of how to build an entire boat, but this application is ideal for a lot of different build ideas that I have. I would like to make myself a personal hybrid electric/solar amphibious vehicle that can be a 4x4 on ground complete with windshield and cover, but can seamlessly fly into the water and transition into a personal sized water craft/ boat for fishing or just a day at the river/lake to cruise around n have some fun in the sun. I am thinking of adding a tent-like contraption where I could literally anchor and spend the night camping on the water/lake. I know, it is a big dream for someone who has never built a car or a boat (rofl) but, heck... all I need are the solar/electric components, a body that would be safe enough to drive off roads as well as float on water... an engine to make it go and steer... safety components in case of failures... and... yeah! Well, I don't need to keep jibber jabbing your time away--just wanted to say ty for the vid, thanks for the excellent camera persons... you guys made it feel like I was watching a professional show on cable TV.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, Thanks so much! Yes, I do know how to build complete boats from start to finish. I am actually licensed with the Coast guard as boatbuilder, and have built quite a few of them. We have over 20 videos here on the channel documenting the build of our current charter boat. It is a 29 ft twin engine center console, you might find those videos interesting as well. Sounds like a very cool project you have in mind! Hope the How To videos on the channel help! I appreciate you watching!

This is some high-quality content. If I knew someone considering doing some fiberglass work, I would recommend this video not just to help them create a good end result, but also to help them decide whether they have the space, time and setup to do it themselves.

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I appreciate you watching!

Hey, this is Bryan a d Tonya, we rented your mithers house a couple of years ago. I just wanted to say your content and presentations have improved by leaps and bounds since you first started. I watch about all of your shop content. Great job

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Good to hear from you Man! I hope you guys are doing well! Thanks so much for the compliment! We are always trying to improve our videos for you guys, glad You can see an improvement in our content. The How To, DIY Shop related videos have been getting a really good response lately, so I have more of that coming soon. If you have any suggestions for content, I would really like to hear your thoughts! Thanks again, and safe travels!

Very well done diy video! About 50 years ago, made the mistake of trying to use one large sheet and and though it worked, I was chasing pulling areas back tight and sure there were some air gaps left at some inside corners. Have some future projects I hope to do someday and this video has been more informative in one than any book, magazine or video on it I've seen. Thanks.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

Nice tutorial. Thank you. Extra points getting resin and glass on your gloves only and not on your clothes! I worked at a boat building business at one point and I agree, grinding and sanding fiberglass is the worst experience.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Haha, thanks so much! Yep, grinding glass is no fun!

I rarely have the patients to watch these types of vids, so glad this moved at the right pace. Perfect help for me to tackle my new stringers and transom.

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! More fiberglass and gelcoat DIY vids coming soon for you guys.

Hi and greetings from Wales. I'm not a boat builder, or even a boat user (Despite being a swimmer, I'm terrified of water deeper than I am tall lol), but I do use fibreglass for other reasons, such as building/construction and road vehicles and the like. Some great tips and reminders in this video and you have a great way of explaining the techniques and the reasons for using said techniques. Thanks/Diolch for this very informative video.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! First comment from Wales, very much appreciated!

Thank you for introducing me to the world of fiberglass. You provide a easy to understand tutorial.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks for Watching

Great 45 minute investment for a new sailboat owner that eventually will need some 'repairs'. Thanks again. Very practical advice and demonstrations. SUBSCRIBED.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Congrats on your new boat, and welcome to the channel!

As a guide for how much resin to use, I use 2.5 times resin to glass. Eg if you have a square meter of glass weighing 500 gms you need approximately 1.25 kg of resin. This should help as a guide for wetting out. Great tutorial for learning my friend.

Best tutorial Ive ever seen on fiberglassing. Thanks!

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! I truly appreciate that!

Thank you, I feel like I just took a master class.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, you are very welcome! I appreciate you watching!

Wow, this was a very detailed explanation of the process; well organized, kept the interest of viewer, and the why of using the different products with proper warnings as well. You Captain provided us with an excellent video.. Thank You!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Getting ready to start stringers on a old boat and find this video answering all my questions. Love to new stuff and keep up the great work!!! Thanks again

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Glad to help, and best of luck with your project!

I don't own a boat or work on boats. I don't even need to fiberglass anything.. but I watched this video till the end and now I want to fiberglass something. Nice video. thanks.

@FishBumpTV

8 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

Great video. I'll be replacing half of my deck in the next month so I'll be catch up on some of your older videos. I appreciate the way you explain it, you make it easy to understand and write to the point.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos! Best of luck to you with your project!

Great video. Man, wish you made this before I started my project build on my 27ft Avanti. Ended up having to redo the stringers and bulkheads after we paid someone do them but he did an awful job. This video would have cut months off the learning curve. Enjoy watching and that 29ft boat looks amazing.

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Oh Man, sorry to hear that your stringer and bulkhead job went bad! I hope making these videos will help people avoid some of that kind of grief! We love the new 29. it has been everything we hoped for so far. Thanks for taking the time to watch , and comment I really appreciate it!

Yea a good demonstration, I watched this video out of interest, I'm 75yrs old and not a boat builder but if I was younger and just startig out, I should think this is very interesting, satisfying and rewarding (I don't mean money wise) work to do.

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It is definitely a great skill to have!

@jasonthebi5335

Ай бұрын

great video, I've been a fiberglass builder 30+ yrs just about everything you can think of from boats to pools, bicycles speciality one off molds.. ect. fiberglass is greatest stuff ever. I've used acetone to resin seal with no issues for sealing wood only though any other thinning seems a break down of the resins. So many don't realize the importance of this step it's the difference between surface bond or penetrating 2-3layers of the wood. Have you ever tried a pizza cutter for cutting glass its way fast, also for fraying mat a squeeze bottle of acetone a little line along your straight edge and quickly tears like butter perfect edge 1min later dries out it does affect the binder a little but still wets out fine. As for radius on edges is 3/8 - or greater for easy roll out. A putty bag(zip lock bag no cut corners) makes for quick fill of inside radiuses. Roll the zipper down twice pack in the putty zip it and cut one corner and run your putty way fast then a light wet brush and perfect radius. Just things that have been game changers on time.

Agree with many of the other comments here --- great teaching video on the fiberglass w/wood process and good tips. I am researching doing some mini projects using similar materials that they use in racing canoes; fiberglass, kevlar, and carbon fiber along with epoxy resins and protective coatings. The process and how you explained and showed it, was all done in good time, with good explanations, but without any loud music or lengthy still shots --- a really good mix to keep people watching who want to learn something. As an fyi, similar in the information and quality of information I need for the small projects I am looking at doing, I found another good YTuber, Xyla Foxlin, who did a wood strip canoe with her uncle. She showed some details I had not found in other videos and talked about the errors she ran across. The error bits and the corrections are very helpful to to me. Thank you for you work on this video, job well done. You have another subscriber.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! I am glad you are enjoying our videos. We have a lot more DIY type content planned in the next few months, so stay tuned! I will check out the other channel you mentioned, and look for ways to improve on our channel. I truly appreciate you watching and commenting!

Best fiber glassing instruction video I've come across so far. Honestly never worked with the stuff but hopefully a boat build(small one) is in my future. Much appreciated all the way from Kenya.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! Glad to help! I have never had anyone from Kenya comment on the channel before, Welcome!! We have more how to fiberglass and boatbuilding related videos coming soon, so stay tuned.

@anwarsalim2276

5 ай бұрын

@@FishBumpTV Well then, it's an honor to be the first. Hopefully you get a lot more people watching over here. Already subscribed and looking forward to watching the rest and any future ones

Wow! This was a terrific tutorial, teaching fiberglassing basics to all the DYI'ers out there! I can recall making a simple repair to a small boat many years ago that was like a hellish nightmare. I was totally clueless about how to do it. It was before the Internet. Now, with videos like this one available, a DYI'er should be able to assemble the tools and materials, and then do a credible job . Than,s so much!

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Glad to help! We have a lot more videos planned, so stay tuned

You are a wonderful teacher. Very clear and entertaining. The fact that you are not covered in glass and resin proves you have a lifetime of experience. I watched all your boat build videos too, fantastic! My suggestion, go but an old rotten boat ( SS Mulch) that needs transom, stringers, floor patches, covered in abandoned screw holes, with a janky trailer and bring her back piece by piece. Show us the right way and follow through with a budget in mind. (you asked)

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying the video.I appreciate the video content suggestions and your thoughts!

Top notch vid. You should open a school. You are very talented and gifted with the easy way you communicate. Muchas Gracias.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Great info that everyone can use in building or a repair job.

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Thank You Mr Ron! It is good to know how to do a little fiber glassing, you can build and repair all kinds of stuff! I sure do appreciate you watching and commenting

Awesome tip on drying the wood of all moisture, like always you are the professional we all need to learn from if we want to be successful at Glassing. Thank You

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you found some helpful tips in the video. I really appreciate you watching and commenting!

You and your family are a credit to boat building and craftsmanship. This video was nothing but wisdom and experience spoken into a camera for the rest of us.

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for your comment, it means a lot to me!

Very great tutorial on basic glass laying. The devils in the details for quality work. Great job

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great job, I'm currently working on a vintage bass boat. And appreciate the detailed information on how to do stringers. Keep up videos. I've been building my new flooring right along with your video of the 29 footer you built!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad the videos are helpful! I really appreciate you watching and commenting!

So satisfying. You’re like the Bob Ross of boat repair.

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Haha, I like it! Thanks

Thanks for the great video! That was super well done! I had to chuckle at the memories it invoked of my working building fishing boats in the 1960's. It was the most unsafe shop I've ever been in. Open containers of resin, catylists, and powerfull promotors were atrewn about all over amd the owner would come to look around with live cigarette in his mouth hovering over the resins etc. Our hearts were in our mouths wondering if it was all going to blow up. Luckily, it never happened. Also, it was standard practice to use asbestos fibers before it was banned for fairing between and wheelhouse and deck. Worked super great. We'd scoop big handfuls of the stuff to mix with the resin. You mentioned for nice smooth finishes that you finished up with mat. We used to top up the mat with cloth which gave a super nice finish as long as the mat was not too wet. We also used phenolic microballoons for fairing which really sanded well for a smooth finish. Thanks for the memories, lol.

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Haha, wow! What a great story, glad you guys are ok! Thanks so much for watching and commenting

Great job! I think I've gleaned more knowledge this morning in 45 mins than ever before. And on a subject that has always interested me, thanks.

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad it was helpful! I appreciate you watching and commenting

Am happy I came across this video. You explain it very well and demonstrate what to pay attention to. Camera was great, pointing out all the important details. Feel a lot more confident in tackling the project of making some storage boxes for on my boat. 👍

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Wow! Golden info> This is the first episode I have seen. This is high level family knowledge shared with the general public. This is the real deal! it's actually hard dirty work and they have been day by day evolving with the best practices. And, to share this with us is so generous is actually an act of kindness. Thanks!! Remember this when you have to choke up for the real quality boat purchase. People who know understand the value. it's easy! quality stands the test of time. I would love a Side by Sidecomparison with the construction of basic hopper gun boats. In the sailing world, thie lack of this kind of real work (tabbing) is exactly the reason for the collapse of the the Lagoon 450 market. A great boat the 450 that has been under built by Lagoon (skipped these demonstrated steps with bulkhead to hull attachments) and are now being repaired/reinforced but still the owners are taking a major hit in resale value because the well known best practices were ignored... And the 450 is a great boat with the repairs but crap without. If you want a great Catamaran, buy a 450 on the cheap and do the the work shown in this video and you will be adding equity(market value) to your boat. So, we can say out loud y'all, "This video is so money!" big ups!

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks for your thoughts and thanks so much for your comment!

Thank you, very generous of you sharing your time and knowledge.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch, and comment!

Mate! I've watched a bunch of plywood fibreglassing and your detailed, experienced and practical advice vid is by far the best. My wife and I are building a slide on camper with a pop top roof that we will fibreglass over 6mm plywood though we have no prior experience with fibreglassing. You have helped us to understand the process so thank you for your time and sharing your knowledge with us. Bless you and your family from Port Adelaide South Australia, Australia.

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much for your kind words! Best of luck with your camper project, and we truly appreciate you watching all the way from Australia 🇦🇺

I had to watch 3 times and take notes! Never so valuable of experience have I experienced, and I've already built five experimental aircraft and 3 semi-submersibles. Not to mention countless smaller scale models & drones. Thank you! Subscribed!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow,thanks so much! I truly appreciate you watching! We have more fiberglass and gelcoat videos planned, so please Stay tuned.

@jckay5087

5 ай бұрын

@@FishBumpTV Will do!

Excellent pace and instructing along the way. Cant wait for the next video.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come!

🇬🇧Absolutely brilliant mate ! Thanks for taking the time to do such an in depth video, I’ve learnt so much. I’ve got a plywood canoe kit to build which I will be fibreglassing and your videos are proving invaluable.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad the videos are helpful! I appreciate you watching from the UK!

Hey Capt’n Joe, I’m in North Alabama (Huntsville Area). Proud to be a Subscriber and WOW, I’ve learned a LOT from watching! You’re a WEALTH of knowledge! Thanks for Sharing all the Pro Tips & Techniques! Looking forward to watching ALL your awesome Videos! Have A Super Week!…..Gus

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Awesome, Thank you so much, and welcome to the channel! I will try to keep more pro tips coming your way!

Interesting. I was a boat builder in south Florida and south Texas from the late 70's to the mid 90's. Occasionally I had to glass over wood, but I suspect our poly resins weren't as good as yours. Epoxy was my first choice if the customer could afford it. Had to find cloth sized for epoxy of course. Poly, back then anyway, would not bond to wood sufficient for marine use, so I used this trick. After getting the first two layers of cloth down I stapled it to the wood using monel staples, a lot of them. Seemed to hold just fine. Generally the original problem was polyester fiberglass delaminating from wood, often with water intrusion. Good video.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes, polyester vs epoxy is a big debate. Epoxy does bond to things more aggressively generally speaking. That doesn't mean that polyester is no good. Proper prep, and material selection can make all the difference in the world. I know this because our family built boats in the 60s with poly resin and marine fir plywood. Those boats are still in operation today, with no problems. Epoxy can be a very good choice for many repairs, as can modern composite cores. In the end you have to decide what is best for your project.

Excellent Tutorial, great job Cap.

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so Much! We really appreciate you watching and commenting on the channel

At the end of the video you asked for suggestions so here is mine. The latex gloves worn in the demonstration. Wear two pairs, that way if the top pair gets nicked and holed the resin doesn’t contact your skin and just hits the glove below. Again, great video.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips! That's a good one!

Captain I had to stop mid way and subscribe. Won’t repeat what others have said but this is the best I’ve ever seen explained and detailed. Chock full of info in every sentence. My minimal experience is a stitch and glue epoxy fiberglass over meranti 13’ skiff and a marsh / pole boat. You beat the pants off of anything I’ve read or watched or learned. THANK YOU!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! We are really trying to put out good, solid info on our channel. Glad you found it helpful!

@rjohnson5120

5 ай бұрын

If that’s your goal, congrats! I’m inspired. Bet I speak for a lot of viewers, I wish we were neighbors. Take care amigo!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

@@rjohnson5120 Thanks!

This is just one more manifestation of “GOD is in the business of satisfying the desires of your heart” in that I wished to know the know-how of fiber glass and plywood works,thanks very much for the education,keep on keeping on !

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! Glad to help!

Awesome video Captain

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! We have more videos on the way, so stay tuned

I'm watching how you build your ship, Terimakasih banyak

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Thank You so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

Good stuff! My wife catches me watching your videos at least three times a week. Thank you for what you are putting out for the benefit of others.

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Thanks so much for watching

Hey mate just want to say this is the best fiberglass on wood video ive ever seen! Regards from Australia keep it up!

@everythingcool101

5 ай бұрын

Oh and ofcoarse I've subscribed

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Cape. Joe keep the videos coming they are great. And would really love to see some of the older boats your family built.

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Will do, Thanks! already talk to one of the owners of one of our 37s. He was very excited about being on a video. I don't know exactly when we will be able to film it , but hope it won't be to long. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

This guys is well experienced. See a lot of people don't prime their surface before laying down cloth. Good work!

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Thanks