Fiberglass Boat Interio Refit

[stefano_ita]

Hi all

i'm a novice about it, i would like to know, how the wood forniture are attached to the hull of a fiberglass boat?
I looked at it different time but always never get an idea...is it like a T made of fiberglass, patched to the hull, and the horizontal part is bolted the furniture ?

Thanks all
Stefano

[valhalla360]

Different ways but the most common is tabbing. They fit the plywood then run a strip of fiberglass cloth on both sides that overlaps both the hull and the bulkhead which hold it in place once the fiberglass resin cures.

[stefano_ita]

Thanks,

pratically is like glue together the wood to the hull with fiberglass strips and then screw shelves and so on on it alright?

http://wavetrain.net/boats-a-gear/27...ull-structures

Is it possible to laminate fiberglass upside down? Epoxy doesn't look very liquid, with fiberglass maybe could stand? (on the internal roof to get it understand)

[deltaten]

Stefano;

Yes, it *IS* possible to work overhead. There are methods and materials that make it easier than some would lead you to believe.. I've done it. Not entirely clean or easy; but doable. I can't post pics from here; but if you want info/pics, I would be to send regular e-mail if you PM to me address.

regards,
Paul

[stefano_ita]

Originally Posted by deltaten

Stefano;

Yes, it *IS* possible to work overhead. There are methods and materials that make it easier than some would lead you to believe.. I've done it. Not entirely clean or easy; but doable. I can't post pics from here; but if you want info/pics, I would be to send regular e-mail if you PM to me address.

regards,
Paul

Thanks

I PM you right now