carbon fiber or fiberglass?

[Eodman]

I am not sure of the proper way to do it! Because the stuff I used had adhesive on it I did not put a top coat on it. I'm relatively new to this building also!

[Eodman]

I wrapped the mat on the sides of the tunnel also!

BY the way that company does have a website!

Oh yeah if you get these mats from them - they are a little stiff but if you hit them with a hair dryer they become pretty soft!

[bustitup]

I am not sure of the proper way to do it! Because the stuff I used had adhesive on it I did not put a top coat on it. I'm relatively new to this building also!

well your boat is still in one piece?....lol

wow that stuff is expensive 8"x10" piece is $30

[bustitup]

I wrapped the mat on the sides of the tunnel also!

BY the way that company does have a website!

yes I found it

[ghostofpf1]

http://www.acp-composites.com/home.php

steve

[bustitup]

I think I might just go with two or three layers of 5oz fiberglass cloth from OSE....hell the boats made out of fiberglass

anyone else just use glass for repair or strengthen?

[Eodman]

Bustitup - its your call -- but if I remember right the reason for using the Carbon fiber was weight! Each time You use a sheet of glass you have to lay down another coat of epoxy!

[Meniscus]

bustitup,

There are cheaper options out there in carbon fiber, such as the mesh version I mentioned previously. While this type is not woven, it has similar strength and certainly less weight than the fiberglass.

Here's a link to the stuff our LHS (Local Hobby Shop) carries: http://h1070964.hobbyshopnow.com/pro...p?prod=BVM1705

[bustitup]

bustitup,

There are cheaper options out there in carbon fiber, such as the mesh version I mentioned previously. While this type is not woven, it has similar strength and certainly less weight than the fiberglass.

Here's a link to the stuff our LHS (Local Hobby Shop) carries: http://h1070964.hobbyshopnow.com/pro...p?prod=BVM1705

yes that looks more like it

[Steven Vaccaro]

bustitup,

There are cheaper options out there in carbon fiber, such as the mesh version I mentioned previously. While this type is not woven, it has similar strength and certainly less weight than the fiberglass.

Here's a link to the stuff our LHS (Local Hobby Shop) carries: http://h1070964.hobbyshopnow.com/pro...p?prod=BVM1705

Interesting. I will pick some up to test.

[ghostofpf1]

do they give the weight ?? That looks like lightweight "veil" cloth...

I've used CF cloth with weights around 5 oz sq yd in my reinforcements....

Consider perusing my link above for ACP....I've met the proprietors (George and Barbara Sparr) and they are good people

Steve

[bustitup]

well I found a place right here in my county that sells there carbon fiber weaves in 5.7oz they will sell a "blemished" yard 36"x60" for $24 and they have kevlar too which is pretty reasonable

http://www.shopmaninc.com/index.html

[Meniscus]

I will find out the weight next time I go into the LHS, granted they have it on the shelf by the time you all buy them out! LOL!

[bustitup]

shipping weight is only .05

Model: BVM1705
Shipping Weight: 0.05lbs
4 Units in Stock--
Manufactured by: BVM
UPC: 830967003277
Also Known As: BVM1705

[ghostofpf1]

Sorry I meant the weight of the fabric ..usually expressed in weight per square yard
Steve