O.K. you f/g experts, I need some help.

[Billybob]

Thanks guys - Epoxy it is.I won't be gelcoating anyway, barrier coat and bottom paint.I plan on laying it on it's side as much as I can and I will be doing multiple layers.
I'll try to get some pics.

Bill

[rcnight]

I agree with everyone - epoxy is the only way. There are tons of sources. Do a google and I'm sure you'll fine one close to you. A trick I learned on my last boat build will save you alot of finishing time and you could probably get away with leaving the boat rightside up. If you don't vacum bag, this may work. Find a thin flexable board (luan ply or masonite) and make it non-stick. Layup your patch work in reverse (finish layer down first)on the board and secure it to the work area. You might need to use small tap screws or wedge it up in place. The idea is the non-stick surface of the board makes a smoother finish, thus less finish sanding and holds the patch in place. Good luck!

[flash14]

I have done the board trick, but be sure it is nonstick before glassing! Use wax paper in between the board and glass. At least that is what I have done and it works as long as you are careful. If all else fails, I have thickened some epoxy with micro balloons to get the layers to hang upside down. I only thickened enough to get them to stick, but still permeate through the glass for bonding issues. This is how all the guys glass the bottoms of wooden boats to avoid the swelling sequence. I have done 5 or 6 boats that way and they are still looking great after at least 6 seasons of full service. I am going to do this to my wooden skiff this next winter. Good Luck!

[warthog5]

A piece of visqeen [plastic sheeting] work's very well. It will peel off, no problem.