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I'm Building a Fiberglass T-Top for my BOAT! You Can Too! 

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In this video, we will walk you through the easy steps to achieve perfect results when prepping a fiberglass mold. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, these tips and techniques will help you ensure a flawless finish every time. Watch till the end to learn the best practices for fiberglass mold preparation. We are building a Key West style Hardtop for our custom built 29 ft hybrid bay charter boat, and you are invited to our family's boat shop for a step-by-step tutorial on how mold building is done. This video is for the DIYers out there that want to build their own custom molded parts, from hard tops and consoles, all the way up to boat hulls!
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Комментарии : 78   
@robertedwards9809
@robertedwards9809 12 дней назад
Ive watched a ridiculous amount of fiberglass youtube in preparation for a rather ambitious project im about to take on for a prototype. I ve gotten so many little tips and tricks from watching you go though this whole process. Thanks!
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
That's fantastic! Glad you are finding the videos to be helpful! I wish you the best with your project!
@hubertanderson7044
@hubertanderson7044 13 дней назад
Joe I’m so glad the channel is blowing up you well deserve it and glad to hear that the charter is wipe open. Joe you are stretching yourself a lot I understand but you got to rest don’t have no heart attack on us. Thanks for all the time you put into the videos for all of us and I really appreciate it .
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Thanks for you concern, and for you comments! Yes, it is a very busy time of the year for us for sure! I will try to pace myself, don't want to burn out!
@andersengelin2958
@andersengelin2958 13 дней назад
Love this. Regards from Sweden...
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Awesome, thanks for watching all the way from Sweden 🇸🇪!
@jamincorrodi8084
@jamincorrodi8084 12 дней назад
Awesome job again Captian Joe! A short how to fillet video would probably do well for you!
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 11 дней назад
Thanks for the suggestion and for Watching!
@colekirkland2743
@colekirkland2743 11 дней назад
Nice video, Captain Joe. Good to meet you today.
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 7 дней назад
Thanks Cole! I appreciate you checking out the channel. Hope to fish with you all again soon!
@keithwhited-zw9zv
@keithwhited-zw9zv 11 дней назад
Captain, thanks for all of your detailed work instructions. I have a suggestion for the biting flies….we have them too. A standard dryer sheet from your laundry room. Rub it on your exposed skin before you go out….it smells good and is non toxic. The flies hate it…and will not bite. I also hang one in the back of my hat brim. The flies will stay away from your head.
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 10 дней назад
I will have to try that! I try to stay away from sprays and lotions in the shop because I don't want to risk contaminating any of our projects. Thanks for your suggestion and for watching!!
@keithwhited-zw9zv
@keithwhited-zw9zv 10 дней назад
@@FishBumpTV I'd like to hear about your success down on the Gulf Coast. Here in central NC it works like magic. Completely non toxic.
@charlescamen5225
@charlescamen5225 12 дней назад
its a pleasure to watch these videos just to learn the techniques of the work. It is also good to see that you can use the mold plugs as a work bench. Multipurpose!
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Thank you very much! Haha, yep! Good work bench indeed.
@hecdc7703
@hecdc7703 13 дней назад
Yeah, looking shiny. Ready to pop out a top.
@anthonyrstrawbridge
@anthonyrstrawbridge 13 дней назад
Indeed
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Yep, we are getting close!
@ewjorgy
@ewjorgy 13 дней назад
So happy that your channel is taking off! You deserve it! Keep up the great work! All the best from California! 🧡
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Thank you so much!! I appreciate you watching from California!
@WesleyBailey65
@WesleyBailey65 12 дней назад
Of the long list of things I have learned from your videos, taking my time is at the top. I realize I try to hurry through to often. Just how you mix your resin lets me know I never mix it well enough. Keep them coming and I look forward to some fishing action as well.
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 11 дней назад
Glad you are enjoying the videos, and picking up some useful tips! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@valenciasteiger2439
@valenciasteiger2439 6 дней назад
1:46 Hi Captain Joe, I just recently discovered your channel and have binge watched (and liked) most of the videos. I have limited experience with fiberglass and (inspired now) would like to try a jon boat or small bass boat. Consequently, I would really appreciate videos or information on how to build a plug of a slightly complex hull... like videos on how you built the 29's hull plug. Love your channel and explicit demonstrations. And thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 6 дней назад
Thanks for the suggestion! I plan on building a small boat this winter, and I will be discussing design and engineering aspects of boat design, so stay tuned!
@johnhamilton9229
@johnhamilton9229 13 дней назад
Capt Joe. I would love to see the new top being used on a charter. Maybe some bog mahi👍
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!
@wc6635
@wc6635 12 дней назад
Capt. Joe, another fantastic video. Funny that you made the comment about "tidbits" from previous videos. As I'm starting the next step in project boat, I had to correct a previous owner's "bad" repair using 5200. Using the DeBond Marine Formula you mentioned about a year ago worked great! Not cheap, $35 for a small spray can, but wow! A couple of sprays sprays probably saved me $100 of aggravation, and there is still plenty left in the can. I had never heard of DeBond. Thank you!
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 10 дней назад
That's great, glad the videos are helpful! Yes, the Debond is one of those products that once you use it you wonder where has this stuff been all my life! It works great on other sealants as well. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@frederickschuster7453
@frederickschuster7453 12 дней назад
Beautiful job Joe. The video is great!
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Thank you very much!
@thebatchelors9924
@thebatchelors9924 2 дня назад
I’m a new subscriber. I do high end body work and paint that dabbles in composites heavily. Setting up my shop for vacuum infusions and mold making for carbon parts for cars. The composite market has grown crazy expensive at the vendors that’s I’ve used. But your discount code at fiberglass warehouse has made it affordable especially with the free shipping even to Michigan. Love the channel so far. Looking forward to seeing more.
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV День назад
Welcome to the channel! Sounds like you have some cool projects going on. Glad to help, and I really appreciate you watching and commenting!
@doug2202
@doug2202 10 дней назад
Glad to see the channel moving up. Look forward to your videos every week. Congrats
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 8 дней назад
I appreciate it! Thanks for your support of the channel!
@user-fk6cx6xw1u
@user-fk6cx6xw1u 13 дней назад
Fish bump family Awesome news about the channel Thank y'all for sharing family legacy and we appreciate your time and knowledge moving forward looking forward to more projects and taking us along for the fantastic videos y'all take care in this heat!
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Much appreciated! Thanks for the comment!
@markturner9459
@markturner9459 13 дней назад
I'm restoring a 2000 Proline 30 Walk. This content has been invaluable. Thanks so much!!
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@kirkpierce3089
@kirkpierce3089 13 дней назад
Another great video!!
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Thank you!
@tonyg1958
@tonyg1958 13 дней назад
Congrats on surpassing 41K subs! Keep up the great content and I'm sure the channel will keep growing. I'm talking it up to all my boating buddies!
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Thanks! Much appreciated!
@snapper2784
@snapper2784 13 дней назад
You have your 'Chinese work boots' on.
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Haha, never heard flip flops called that before! I like it! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@hubertanderson7044
@hubertanderson7044 13 дней назад
Good ole Joe glad to see ya back love the video
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Thanks 👍
@jimclark2824
@jimclark2824 13 дней назад
40,000 baby! 🎉
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Haha, yep! Pretty exciting!
@lorenweatherby6520
@lorenweatherby6520 12 дней назад
Highly recommend a Thermacell Mosquito Repellent they make one that will protect large areas......They work great.
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 11 дней назад
Thanks for the recommendation, I will be sure to check it out! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
@markwynants4255
@markwynants4255 12 дней назад
I don't miss a video, Thanks so much! Love to see the 29 on the water but rather come down and witness it personally. Are you booked for the season?
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Fantastic! I am booked quite a bit, but not fully. Just let me know. Thanks!
@PatrickHoodDaniel
@PatrickHoodDaniel 13 дней назад
I watched an experiment on how to keep mosquitoes away. With a good fan, like yours, their little wings cant go against that amount of air movement. If you have the fan always blowing in your direction, you shouldn't have a problem. Not sure about the yellow flies, but I'm sure it would work. Just like on breezy days, it's hard to find the mosquitoes. Not sure if the air movement would affect the work you ar doing.
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Yes, the fans do help. But we often turn the fan down or off for better audio quality on the videos. Maybe one of these days we can have a climate controlled shop. That would be nice! As always thanks for watching and commenting!
@PatrickHoodDaniel
@PatrickHoodDaniel 11 дней назад
@@FishBumpTV Yeah, I think I remember you mentioning that in a previous video.
@1cleandude
@1cleandude 13 дней назад
Labor intensive is an understatement for this project! Now you have the gray plug and this orange mold are you still going to layer more fiberglass to create the final top? Congratulations on the subscriber you’re work is deserving!
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Yes, we will build the actual hardtop in the orange mold. That will be coming soon, so stay tuned!
@howellgrange8257
@howellgrange8257 13 дней назад
All content is great learn something new all the time
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Thank you very much!
@DougAdams-uo1ee
@DougAdams-uo1ee 13 дней назад
Beautiful work Joe!!!! Do you build smaller boats than the 29? Thank you for sharing all your hard work! Look forward to next week!
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Thank you! Yes, I have built a number of smaller boats in the past. The dark green boat in our gelcoat restoration video is a 19 ft center console I built a few years back. It is also in our gelcoat stain removal video. I appreciate you watching and commenting!
@bjorn3811
@bjorn3811 13 дней назад
Everything you shown & Done has been inspirational is it possible to give a rough estimate on material cost
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Thanks so much! I will try to do some cost breakdowns when we finish up the project. I appreciate you watching and commenting!
@mcmxillc6138
@mcmxillc6138 5 дней назад
Another excellent video for all of us novices! What happens to the plug now? Does it go into storage in the event that you need to make a new mold?
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 3 дня назад
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I don't need two hardtop molds, so I will be putting it in storage. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@jonnooney7102
@jonnooney7102 13 дней назад
The Abralon disc would work great for this operation. I use them a lot for wet sanding some significant scratches in nicer boats. They remind me of the screen door type material you find on sheet rock sanders......but much finer. Downside is they are pricy.
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
Yes, they can be good. I had a bunch of the 3m disc's in stock and it just made sense to use them up. Thanks for watching
@TLCBB
@TLCBB 13 дней назад
How strong is that mold, how long will it last, how many layers did you use. Could you do a fiberglass plug using a thick plastic sheet for a mold. And your videos are very educational and fantastic
@jackiebrister7252
@jackiebrister7252 11 дней назад
I'm really enjoying your videos and I'm learning a lot about fiberglass finishing, I plan on building a hard top to replace the canvas on my T-Top but this is a lot more involved than I have time for. I plan on laminating some type of foam core board with fiberglass and your finishing instructions are invaluable. Do you have any recommendations for a good foam core board? Thanks.
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 7 дней назад
Glad you are enjoying the videos! Divinicell makes a very good foam core that I have had succes with in the past. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@lorenweatherby6520
@lorenweatherby6520 12 дней назад
Hi Joe Been binging on your videos Really Great information. My question for your 29' what do you think it cost to build Not counting everyone labor..... All materials?
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 3 дня назад
Glad you are enjoying the videos! It is hard to say exactly, as it was built over quite a while. If I ever build another one I will be able to track the costs better. Thanks for watching
@anthonyrstrawbridge
@anthonyrstrawbridge 13 дней назад
HFD M, still not decided whether or not this is another mold or a part? Clue, Mark finally called it a top. Yet, we add mold release compound.....then wax😂
@louism9790
@louism9790 12 дней назад
It’s mold…right?
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
The Grey part that we built first is called a plug, it is basically the mold for the actual mold. The orange part that we just built is the finish mold that we will build the actual fiberglass hardtop in. I know it can be confusing, so that's why I wanted to do this very detailed series to help people understand the process. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@donaldsouthern5375
@donaldsouthern5375 12 дней назад
Why would you make a mold unless your planning on making many of these things?
@FishBumpTV
@FishBumpTV 12 дней назад
I do plan on making several, and molded parts are usually better quality than a one off parts. There are lots of ways things can be done. I am just showing you how I am doing this for my particular needs. Everyone is free to build or do however they see fit. Whatever floats your boat. Thanks for watching
@anthonyrstrawbridge
@anthonyrstrawbridge 13 дней назад
Not sure but Im thinking about a sandwich
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