Engel hulls Polyester or epoxy based?

[skiprch]

Hi all,
I need to do some repair work on my Engel Gato hull and was wondering if anyone knows if the hulls are laid up with polyester or epoxy? I understand there is a bonding issue if you use the wrong glue?
Thanks, Walt

[Wheelerdealer]

The Typhoon is polyester, so

The Typhoon is polyester, so I guess the Gato is the same. And they only sell Polyester resin on their site too.

[JWLaRue]

The Engel Gato that I

The Engel Gato that I saw today was a polyester-based hull.....

-Jeff

[mylo]

Ok, ...so....

which glue is

Ok, ...so....

which glue is for which ?

Thanks,

Mylo

[JWLaRue]

I'd recommend using West Systems

I'd recommend using West Systems epoxy. I've used this on both polyester and epoxy hulls ...and it works well.

-Jeff