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Resin
- Thread starter carson
- Start date
Epoxy resin has a stronger mechanical bond and will bond to polyester resin, however epoxy is more expensive. Either one will work, it's a personal preference. Here's a write up on epoxy resin:
http://checkmate-boats.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23210&highlight=epoxy
JT Patroni
Well-known member
When I replaced my transom/stringers I used 1708 with West System epoxy at a room temp of 60 degrees. Wetting the 1708 was a bit more involved because of the thick viscosity of the epoxy, but was a stronger end result. When I put the floor in I switched back to the poly resin making sure it was not applied to the epoxy resin. Three seasons and the resto is still like new.
It is all a matter of preference and your ability/comfort level working with the different materials.
Too be honest, if I ever did another resto like the one on my Starflite I would probably use poly through out the entire job. I tend to overbuild, thinking I am not knowledgeable enough to get a good job completed.
Having the proper tools to work with was a definate plus.
It is all a matter of preference and your ability/comfort level working with the different materials.
Too be honest, if I ever did another resto like the one on my Starflite I would probably use poly through out the entire job. I tend to overbuild, thinking I am not knowledgeable enough to get a good job completed.
Having the proper tools to work with was a definate plus.