Posted By: big10
Custom Livewell Build *Need Help* - 01/06/16 10:58 PM
Im needing to build a custom livewell for my boat. I have a center console boat and I need it to fit between the console and the front deck on the boat. I want it to be removable so I can take it out of the boat for trips that I dont need it.
Im planning to build a box from 5/8" marine grade plywood and then fiberglass it, inside, out, and all edges. Iv never worked with fiberglass but think I may tackle the project myself and see what happens so any help from the TFF will be greatly appreciated. Iv see Lowes has a Bondo All-Purpose Fiberglass Resin that I am thinking about using. Is this a good product for this application? Is there something better that is reasonably priced? Outside deminsions of the box will be 12 3/4" x 15" x 64". Im planning to put a 1 x 2 support in the center and 2 hinged doors on top. The box will be open throughout and only the doors split (no center partition). Will this support the sides and doors enough that it can sturcturally hold a person standing on top of it? Will a 1 gallon can do the job or will I need multiple cans?
Here is link to the resin I mentioned above.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_331529-98-20124___?productId=3371928&pl=1&Ntt=fiberglass+resin
Any suggestions from anyone with experience in fiberglass work will be greatly appreciated. Any different ideas for a livewell will be apreceated as well.
Im planning to build a box from 5/8" marine grade plywood and then fiberglass it, inside, out, and all edges. Iv never worked with fiberglass but think I may tackle the project myself and see what happens so any help from the TFF will be greatly appreciated. Iv see Lowes has a Bondo All-Purpose Fiberglass Resin that I am thinking about using. Is this a good product for this application? Is there something better that is reasonably priced? Outside deminsions of the box will be 12 3/4" x 15" x 64". Im planning to put a 1 x 2 support in the center and 2 hinged doors on top. The box will be open throughout and only the doors split (no center partition). Will this support the sides and doors enough that it can sturcturally hold a person standing on top of it? Will a 1 gallon can do the job or will I need multiple cans?
Here is link to the resin I mentioned above.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_331529-98-20124___?productId=3371928&pl=1&Ntt=fiberglass+resin
Any suggestions from anyone with experience in fiberglass work will be greatly appreciated. Any different ideas for a livewell will be apreceated as well.