Fiberglass (inside)

As you saw on the previous page, the outside is pretty well completed as far as fiberglass goes.  Now that the canoe mold has enough strength and durability, we can begin sanding away at the inside.  Once smooth, we can repeat the fiberglass process on the inside.

Great weather outside...why not?!

Unfortunately, due to the concave shape of the hull, 90% of the sanding of the inside had to be done by hand.  This was one of the most time consuming parts.  Sand paper (lots of it) and foam bl0cks that I cut to shape was the main tool used at this time.

Laying the glass mat out, now ready for epoxy application.

As the fiberglass absorbs the epoxy, the fiberglass becomes transparent.

Spreading the epoxy evenly was a time consuming process but thankfully I had help from about 5 classmates who hung out with me for a few hours until it was done.

Working at the bow (front) of the boat, ensuring every spot of the canoe was covered in epoxy.

The epoxy is now setting up to dry. Next Step?