Hello Rich404, I most def. want to do it the right way and glass is all..and take my time and get it to look like a show boat..Yeah if you could let me know on what kind of glass and epoxy i need to use that would be great. and you said that i need to sand all the paint off before i glass it, what grit sandpaper should i use? like i said this is my first project boat and i really want to thank you for your help. I will get some pix took tonight and get them on here so you can take look.. Thanks Again..