: Hi,
: 1. I am about to build the hatch lip for my first build. On Nick's
: book it is recommended to apply six layers of 6oz glass in order
: to build the lip. I have some 9oz glass left that I want to use
: for lip, how many layers do you think should be enough?

: 2. I have purchased the foam hatch gasket from CLC. it is 3/4"
: wide, and 7/16" thick. Is it too wide? if not, then should
: I find a 3/4" wide X 1/4" thick for the channel mold?

: Thanks
: Tomer

The 9 ounce should work fine, some of it though has a somewhat course texture, depends on the weave, it'll still work just takes more finishing. Can always overlay a piece of lighter cloth on top to make it smoother and easier to finish. I'd expect 4 layers would be fine, has to be strong as putting on and specially taking off the skirt is rough on the coamings, as well as leaning on them getting into and out of the boat.

Btw, it won't reach it's full strength, depending on the resin used, for about a week, so if it's a bit flexible at first don't panic.

Bill H.