ungelcoated glass in the weather?

[hugo]

this wonderfull weather we have been having has ripped two tarps off my boat and the ungelcoated glass work in the bilg keeps getting wet and holding water. dumb question ... is this going to be a problem for me or is the uncoated glass going to be fine with rain water sitting on it and then sun hitting it? or do i need to keep it tarped over better?

thanks and sorry for what might be a dumb question?

[hermco]

If you are going to be adding poly or vinylester resin laminates or painting it you need to be sure there is none or as little moisture as possible. Epoxy is a little more forgiving but moisture is not a good thing. Speaking from experience.

[hugo]

Thanks Don, the glass work thats already done, dry, and hard , just not gelcoated yet should be ok then? just dont do any more work unless its totaly dry first?

[Blue_Heron]

Poly resin will absorb some moisture. Make sure it's not just dry, but VERY dry before you put anything else on it.

[hugo]

absolutly noted, thanks guys i appreciate the info. this weather had been to much to keep the boat totaly dry since i started the transom rebuild. as soon as i can get the gelcoat done and hang the braket and motor i will finish the floor on the inside. the job went alot faster in my mind when i started!

[Blue_Heron]

Originally Posted by hugo

...the job went alot faster in my mind when i started!

Heh, Heh. Tell me about it!

[DonV]

Excellent point Hugo!! Also, the money left my wallet a lot faster than I thought it would.

[hugo]

truer words were never spoken!