Here we are coating the hatch cover with epoxy resin,
which is a super waterproof high end plastic.
We also did the forward and rear hatches
when doing the main hatch.
Here is Connie wetting out the 6 oz fiberglass cloth with more epoxy resin.
This will make the hatch covers very tough
so they will stand up to being walked on.
Done except for sanding the fiberglass off the edges.
Here is the final before and after shot.
What do you think?
Thanks for stopping by my blog and happy sailing to you!!
Steve
Wow! You and Connie have been really working on Gypsy Rose. Those hatch covers turned out beautiful. Great transformation.
ReplyDeleteNice work.. She is going to be a beauty!
ReplyDeleteWow! They look great! And, they look like they were a LOT of work. I had no idea you could see through fiberglass. That's really interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe difference is stunning! She will be a beauty when ready for the first tour :). Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Maria
Very nice! I love the look of wood!
ReplyDeletelooking good. what is next?
ReplyDeleteYou're going to put of UV Varnish over the epoxy, right? Epoxy has no UV protection and will degrade fairly quickly if you leave it bare.
ReplyDeleteThat looks beautiful, I love those stripes on the wood! :)
ReplyDeleteThe hatches look great. There is a real beauty in wood and working with it. This is a sentiment that I know you share with my Pete. However, does it also mean that you have piles of wood that is going to be 'useful at sometime' like Pete? Have a good weekend xxx
ReplyDeleteLooking really good Steve. You are advancing quickly.
ReplyDeleteConnie is making some nice decorations and cushions too.. a lovely project for the two of you.
looking forward to seeing more photos.
best wishes
val
Looks as if you are "sailing along"! The hatch doors turned out beautiful! Blessings~~~Roxie
ReplyDeleteGreat job and beautiful wood! Thanks for stopping by and for your nice comment!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What an amazing change! Bet the Gypsy Rose is just lovin' her new look!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You guys are really working hard ... I just told Connie that I can't believe how far you have come in such a short period of time.
ReplyDeleteKathy M.