I don’t have a “glue”

[peterbrumby]

Hi

I note in the Trekka blog that a polyurethane glue was used to fix the second layer of bottom of the hull to the first layer.

Is anyone familiar with these glues and could recommend a brand which maybe be available in the UK and volume to needed?

I read on a wooden boat building form (dangerous new hobby) that “someone” had experienced that “Gorilla” glue had gone brittle after a couple of years, so they were going back to an epoxy based glue.

Any thoughts? Don’t want my bottom hanging out in a couple of years time.

thanks

peter

[jimschofield]

Hi Peter,

It looked to me like Gorilla glue was used, because of the expansion. I've used it for outdoor furniture and it seems ok after 3 years, but I feel your concern.

Cascamite is the traditional boat builders glue, a powder mix.

Good question.

Jim