epoxy vs titebond 3

[Walter T]

I'm building a skin on frame boat and the builder suggests epoxy which I have never liked to work with. I was wondering if I could use Titebond 3 instead for all of the parts that need screwing and gluing. I know that Titebond is not for use in full contact with water. Water may touch the joint once in a while but will never be under water for extended periods of time. I will seal up the joints with a good coat of paint or polyurethane varnish. Any help will be appreciated.

Thankyou

[Kennneee]

I have used lots of Titebond 3 in similar situations and it has worked fine.  Just be mindful of glue starved joints.  That has been my only failure.

Ken

[Walter T]

Thanks Kennneee;

I also posted this same question on Kudzu's forum and a lot of guys never use glue, just lashing. The joints I am speaking of are the stringers to the plywood frame. Is this where you used the Titebond 3?

[Kennneee]

Walter- Not in that particular application but have used it in lots of glue ups, paddles, etc.  I did have one paddle delaminate but that was the glue starved joint I mentioned.  I always apply the glue to both sides of the joint and make sure there is is enough so that when it soaks into the wood, the joint is not dry.  I have lashed a few SOF boats and have been very satisfied.  More than one way to skin a boat.....

Ken

[Walter T]

Thank you;

I will go with the lashing  and just use glue where I can't figure out how to lash things like the transom to stringer joints.