# Filling the weave on glass/adding thickness to keel

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/filling-the-weave-on-glass-adding-thickness-to-keel/35504>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [July 21, 2009, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/filling-the-weave-on-glass-adding-thickness-to-keel/35504 "2009-07-21T07:09:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![Christopher\_Sousa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f05b48/32.png) [@Christopher\_Sousa](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Christopher_Sousa)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2009, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/filling-the-weave-on-glass-adding-thickness-to-keel/35504/1 "2009-07-21T07:09:01Z")

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Hi all,

I glassed the hull of the C16 on Saturday, and am in the process of filling the weave. &nbsp;This seams like a silly question, but do you all use roller trays or simply pour the epoxy right on the boat and roll from there? &nbsp;I noticed in the video that John just pours and rolls, which (with all due respect) seems like it would be a recipe for runs and sags galore. &nbsp;I've been using a roller tray, and have been putting on veeery thin coats (I'm expecting 5 or 6 should do the trick)... no runs so far. &nbsp;

&nbsp;My other question is about adding more glass to the keel. &nbsp;I forgot to do this before I glassed the entire hull, and now have a full coat of epoxy over the glass. &nbsp;I know If I were to glass at this point, the resulting layer wouldn't be too strong because it would only be bonded to epoxy. &nbsp;Is the extra keel strip really necessary, or would I be fine without it? &nbsp;If so, should I sand a little in those areas and then apply it?

Thanks!

~Chris&nbsp;

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**Author:** ![Ralph\_Lambert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8797f3/32.png) [@Ralph\_Lambert](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Ralph_Lambert)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2009, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/filling-the-weave-on-glass-adding-thickness-to-keel/35504/2 "2009-07-21T10:49:49Z")

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I think that I just mixed my epoxy in fairly small batches and poured it on. I had a few drips but that may have been due to this being my 1st time with epoxy and putting it on too thick in some places (such as the cockpit).

&nbsp;As to adding more glass to the keel I don't know, but my guess is that you are not looking for streangth but just an extra rub area. I think you would be fine putting a layer ontop. Someone that knows should answer.

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**Author:** ![Steven\_Charlton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Steven\_Charlton](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Steven_Charlton)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 8:26am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/filling-the-weave-on-glass-adding-thickness-to-keel/35504/3 "2009-07-27T08:26:56Z")

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I reinforced the stem areas on my woodstrip canoe the same way- glass over epoxy. It was almost an afterthought when I figured I didn't want to add a whole bottom coat of paint.

It should add some strength, and more importantly, rub protection.

The thing I noticed is that even after sanding, I can still see wher ethe extra epoxy went on top. But I figure varnish should take care of it, and it's the bottom anyway.