Glen-L.com

I've noticed on another boat building web site that they use what they call a wet-on-wet techinique when applying their fillets. What this means is they lay down their fillet and shape it somewhat and then while it is wet they lay the bi-axial tape on top and then shape the fillet into the final shape.
What I was wondering is, does anybody who builds Glen-L boats use this method or does everyone use a dry meathod?
Also what are the advantages and disadvantages to this method?
Right now I'm building the Console skiff, and it seems as if it might be easier to lay the cloth on the fillet while it is still wet. I think that it would save alot of sanding later on. Also it might help decrease air bubbles trapped in pockets under the cloth. Plus it will save money because I won't be sanding off all my valuable resin!
Any input would be great.

I submitted the question. I guess the site signed me out before I finished asking the question. Sorry!

mag11,

We have tried this, and it works... but
It is easy to press too hard and make dents that cannot really be taken out. I am sure with practice, you would get better at it, but I doubt that the fillets would be as neat. Allyn tried it in the shop when making the Stitch and Glue video... has not done it since. If you were good at it, it would be faster.

Some people spend more effort trying to find an easy way than actually doing the job.

I have used the wet-on-wet technique on my console skiff. I think it produces great results.

Unless you can lay down perfect fillets, the fillet will need some work if it is allowed to cure before applying the glass. To me, that work is a waste of time.

On my boat, I layed down the fillet, coated with a some unthickened epoxy (also allows one to smooth out the fillet very nicely if you use a brush), applied the first layer of fg, wet it out, and then do the same with the second layer.