Can I use polyester resin for fiberglassing?
Although it is possible to use polyester resin, more and more experts are discouraging its use over wood boats since epoxy has become readily available. For ultimate strength and protection, EPOXY is unsurpassed. Bond strength is superior, yet the epoxy resin retains a flexibility not possible with other resins. Although more costly, the added cost is often recouped by higher resale value. If you want the longest life from your boat, there is no substitute for epoxy in fiberglass application. NOTE: If you have used the GLEN-L Epoxy Encapsulation Option throughout the construction of your boat, you must use epoxy when fiberglassing to reap all the advantages of this system. For those who are not familiar with our epoxy boatbuilding system, we recommend reading the GLEN-L EPOXY SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL.
