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Hey guys well Im hoping to start my project within the next couple of months. Was wandering if someone could give me an idea of how much material i will need to redo the deck and transom of my 79 20 SF. Planninng on using marine ply, so how many sheets? How much resin/cloth? I want to start buynig the material now so I can have it ready to go! Thanks in advance for the help!

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if you need some help with that project let me know!

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Thanks Im sure I will whats up with you and that other boat...Is yours going now?

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well the 23 is just not in the cards right now. i sent u a PM about mine a few weeks ago. i guess u didnt get it? for ur project i would use epoxy. its gonna cost more but from my project its easier to use.

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i been doing some research and finding that they say the polyester is easier to work with??

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I redid the transom on my 20' sf. I started with one six gallon kit of epoxy from raka. That should get you through the transom for sure. You will probably need two kits if your doing the floor too. I have enjoyed working with the epoxy and wouldn't want to have to deal with the fumes of polyester resins. I have found the raka epoxy to be great stuff and much less expensive than other brands. -will

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clean up polyester resin w/ acetone
clean up epoxy w/ vinegar
the choice is yours

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will - thanks for the info...how much plywood did you use?

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i didn't know vinegar removes epoxy. That by itself is a reason to use it instead of polyester. Epoxy is stronger and bonds better.

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I didn't use plywood for the transom. I used one 4' x 8' sheet of coosa board that was 1 1/2 inch thick. I did use one sheet of plywood to recore all of my hatches. I think it was 7/16" non treated. For the transom you will need two sheets of 3/4 inch plywood - at least that is what a majority of people use. As for the floor, I dont know. You will have to take a couple of measurements to determine what you will need. -will

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Only when it is still uncured.

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will- Thanks again was looking at the coosa...Pretty expensive but I may spring for it!

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i would probably do my transom with the coosa but wood for the floor because of the way it holds screws better for the top and console and things.
by the way mine is getting close. you still want to plan a trip?

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yeah lets go...let me know