Purpose: The purpose of reinforcement is to strengthen the hull to accept some serious abuse. This article just identifies supplies for now and will include procedures/pics soon.

Recommended for:

• Reinforcing the transom is always encouraged as it is prone to cracking around and below the bondrail.
• Reinforcing the sides and the front is highly encouraged for the rider who wants to get inverted but not necessarily for the common Air Gramps .
• Not recommended for a first timer to attempt without guidance.
  

• Biax – 17oz, 45deg (3yds of 38” to be safe), USC# FG-170838
  
  • 2’ x 38” each side of motor compartment
  • Two layers 1.5’x38” for transom
  • Scraps for under nose lip
  • Scraps for reinforcing hood (or use e-glass)
  • Scraps for reinforcing foot “smash-pads”
• E-glass cloth – 7.5oz, plain weave (2yds), USC# FG-C0750
  
  • Nice to cover biax in motor compartment with minimal "cleanup"*
  • Scraps for reinforcing hood (or use biax)
• Epoxy Kit, USC# EPOX-635314 (med), EPOX-635413 (fast)
  
  • 1gal +/- thin epoxy, MEDIUM for 65deg+ (Summer), MEDIUM or FAST for below 65deg (Winter)
• Resin Pumps, optional, USC# EPX-P31
• Box of 2" and 1" chip brushes, USC# BR-TA20B and BR-TA10B
• 4" Plastic spreaders, maybe three, USC# SQ-04
• 4" fiberglass roller, optional (can be a pain in the azz over curves), USC# FR-1214A
• Cabosil – 2.5qt (mostly just for bondline but also good for gouges in underside of hull), USC# FL-AER025
  • Optional - Substitute with fairing filler (comes mixed with cabosil) for easier sanding, USC# SM-FC050
  • Optional - Substitute with 2-part urethane foam in bondline for easier sanding, lighter weight, weaker bond at bondline
• Mixing sticks, USC# GLV-TD050
• Mixing cups/buckets
• Tint, optional
• Grinding, sanding supplies
• Cleaning supplies
• Duct tape, masking paper, sharpie markers
• Scissors - I recommend your wife's best kitchen/sewing shears
• Gloves, dust masks, hairnets, coverall clothes
• Acetone – 1gal

*= never tried laying cloth over biax but I probably would if it lays up nice. Would be nice for a single tint layer as well.