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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Fiberglass

Joe,
Not sure why, just something I picked up in a composites class I took a couple of years ago. Glad I could help. If you don't mind I would like to see your total cost estimate when you have planned out, and if you have any problems or need anything specific about composites just give me a call. Either here or my email address if it is beyond the scope of the discussion group.
Chris
 
I would be interested in seeing anyone's cost breakdown (itemized would be helpful) structure to old and current submersible projects to give me an idea of the expenses currently evolved in building a submersible.
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Marsee Skidmore
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2000 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Fiberglass

Excellent info, thanks. Do you know why Ford used Titanium and not Stainless Steel? - Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Crouch
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Sent: Friday, December 17, 1999 8:02 AM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Fiberglass

Joe,
Epoxy resin on aluminum is a bad combination. The epoxy and Aluminum chemically react and over a short period of time (8-12 months) corrodes the aluminum. Ford had a problem with that several years ago on a window assembly, they ended up using a thin piece of titanium.
Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: Marsee Skidmore
To: Psubs
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2000 9:19 AM
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Fiberglass

Gentlemen,
 
I've recently been pondering my fiberglass exoskeleton. Since I'm diving to 300 meters, I don't want to use wood for substructure. Can I glass over aluminum? Would fiberglass structural sections (tubes, I-beams) work? How would you build a 30 foot fiberglass cabin cruiser hull without wood?
 
Thanks,
 
Joe