...historic boatyards restoring spectacular Rivas on the Italian lakes. As well as being the EMEA manufacturer and supplier of the WEST SYSTEM®, PRO-SET® and Entropy Resins® brands under licence, the... Read more
...role in providing technical support and product advice to our Distribution network and customers. In addition, David will continue to deliver technical expertise within the educational sphere of Boat Building... Read more
...Epoxies are designed for filling and fairing composite structures, proving useful in both manufacturing and repair applications. Each of these epoxy systems is crafted to create robust, lightweight composites that... Read more
...In addition, the joint sponsors for the GBR team at the 2024 OK Dinghy World Championship are PRO-SET® Epoxy and Ovington Boats, both of which are contributing significantly to the... Read more
...convenient and effective solutions for overnight fixes and contains all the essentials to make those all-important small repairs. The Fibreglass Boat Repair Kit (105-K), an integral part of the WEST SYSTEM small... Read more
...need, including the adhesive UW43HV, to make emergency repairs to fibreglass structures underwater. Key features and benefits: The UW43HV adhesive bonds to most glass reinforced plastics and other polymeric materials,... Read more
...epoxy is the industry-leading marine grade epoxy, trusted by professionals and boat owners for its superior performance, ease of use, and unparalleled technical support. Available at competitive rates through our... Read more
...applying a simple fillet for stitch and glue boat construction, fibreglass laminate repair and general bonding and proves practical for long and complicated assemblies of a multitude of appropriately prepared... Read more
...decades of continuous epoxy innovation and expertise. “Southampton International Boat Show is a great show for avid boating enthusiasts and also those wanting to get on the water for the... Read more
...and its aesthetic value. When people put the time into building boats and other projects, they want the end result to be spectacular and showcase the hours of work. “Builders... Read more
...used around the world for the most incredible projects, from Maguire Boats to Spirit Yachts,” says Ian Oliver, MD, Wessex Resins. Visitors to the stand will be able to examine... Read more
105/207 Epoxy is used for coating and fibreglass cloth application where exceptionally clear moisture-resistant, natural wood finish is desired. 105/207 Epoxy is more blush resistant and less likely to turn... Read more
...and boats while knowing you’ve helped them to get there.” “It’s fantastic to have the championships in the UK,” says Chris Turner, MD Ovington Boats. “It’s a breath of fresh... Read more
...Repair Kit, 650-8 G/flex Epoxy Kit, 655-k G/flex Thickened Epoxy Adhesive Repair Pack, and the 650 G/flex Epoxy Kit. Although a number of product tubs remain plastic at this time,... Read more
...extensive time involved in repairing the old deck which, after years of water ingress, was well beyond repair. Couchman says the five-person team in Plymouth has been restoring Francis Drake’s... Read more
...the resin component. The bio content comes from a waste-stream that would otherwise go into landfill. The PRO-SET biobased epoxies started evolving pre-pandemic, and as Johnson says: “Boat building and... Read more
...seat and the LCD screen is inside the boat. The battery clips into the boat’s centre. Having the propulsion system in the rudder doesn’t appear to have affected steering at... Read more
...GRP repair kit. On Sunday 18th (12:00) he’ll be exploring WEST SYSTEM epoxies for GRP boat maintenance and on Saturday 24th (17:00) he’ll be talking about WEST SYSTEM epoxies for... Read more
...Spirit Yachts since the company started, and ever since, and is on every one of their 76 boats which are now spread out worldwide. “We’ve been told that Spirit has... Read more
...minute quantities of super-strong, waterproof epoxy. G/flex 655 can be used for any adhesive eventuality, including boat repairs (for example repairing wood and aluminium windows and gluing in skin fittings)... Read more
...purposes. Perfect for small repairs G/flex 655-1 is perfectly packaged in a format containing a twin syringe with 12.5ml of resin and 12.5ml of hardener, great for minor repairs. With... Read more
...the best tool for the job: epoxy (she is a ceramicist and uses epoxy to repair fine vases). Dee invested in a WEST SYSTEM 104 Junior Pack which is ideal... Read more
...where possible, in the manufactured product. To find out where to purchase the new WEST SYSTEM 105-K Glass Fibre Boat Repair Kit visit https://wessexresins.co.uk/where-to-buy/ New to glass fibre boat repairs... Read more
Episize™ Quadriaxial Fabric is ideal for composites, repairs and reinforcing. It is made from non-woven E-glass fabric, where four layers are held together at a ±45° fibre orientation as well... Read more
...may not be visible and can occur while product is still tacky. To repair finished moulds, grind away damaged Surface Coat and grind a “Vee” into any cracks. Sand areas... Read more
...enthusiasts, for those with wooden or composite boats, epoxy provides a straightforward and effective way to make DIY minor repairs. As such the demonstrations offer expert advice about fixing all-too-common... Read more
A specially blended cleaning solvent for removing uncured epoxy from tools, boat and workshop surfaces. Also excellent for cleaning contaminants from cured epoxy surfaces.... Read more
Croation English Danish Dutch Estonian Finnish French German Greek Italian Norwegian Russian Spanish Swedish Turkish 105-K Croatian Instructions 105-K English Instructions 105-K Danish Instructions 105-K Dutch Instructions 105-K Estonian Instructions... Read more
...RESINS®. Building boats with precision, and passion with Will Reed (15:15) Will, Principal of the Boat Building Academy, talks about his years of experience teaching the finest levels of craftsmanship... Read more
...ago, the WEST SYSTEM and PRO-SET product ranges have become the epoxies of choice for private boat owners, boat manufacturers, chandlers and naval engineers throughout the world. Wessex Resins and... Read more
...economical to make small repairs to glass fibre hulls using WEST SYSTEM epoxy and G/flex. These demonstrations include techniques for hull / deck repairs. WEST SYSTEM Mini Pack Demonstration (Sat... Read more
...over 50 years ago, the WEST SYSTEM® and PRO-SET® product ranges have become the epoxies of choice for private boat owners, boat manufacturers, chandlers and naval engineers throughout the world.... Read more
...by Luis and Clark using carbon fibre bonded with our epoxy. They are made by Luis Leguía who, in addition to being a concert violinist, is also a boating enthusiast.... Read more
...Bagging Techniques 002-550 1 Fibreglass Boat Repair & Maintenance 002-650 1 Gelcoat Blisters: Diagnosis, Repair & Prevention 002-740 1 Final Fairing & Finishing 002-970 1 Wooden Boat Restoration & Repair... Read more
...hardener you may need for your epoxy boat repair. If you’re unsure how much WEST SYSTEM filler or hardener you’ll actually use, these tables should provide some helpful guidance. Coating... Read more
...density Easiest sanding 3. Desired characteristics ← → 404 406 403 402 405 407 409 410 1. Small GRP repairs **** 1. Bonding hardware 2. Increased fastener interface and hardware... Read more
G/flex® epoxy is a toughened, resilient two-part epoxy engineered for a superior grip to metals, plastics, glass, masonry and fibreglass as well as wet and difficult-to-bond woods. It allows you... Read more
...of the increased surface tension of the cold epoxy. This can be especially troublesome in clear-finish applications and osmosis repair work. Six key rules for using epoxy in cold weather... Read more
...gel-coat blistering, is a complex phenomenon that affects boat hulls. Before starting any treatment, we strongly recommend seeking the advice of a qualified marine surveyor with experience in osmosis repair.... Read more
...rot repair, structural framework repair, hull and deck planking repair, hardware installation with epoxy and protective coating. Download Fibreglass Boat Repair & Maintenance A complete guide to repair fibreglass boats... Read more
...boat repair: how to laminate with wood Wooden boat repair: how to repair a plywood hull Wooden boat repair: how to bond with fillets Wooden boat repair: how to create... Read more
...local and national regulations. This section has addressed only the disposal of our epoxy resin and hardener. Boat building and repair projects generate many hazardous wastes, including bottom paint, gelcoat,... Read more
...build up in unvented spaces. Provide ample ventilation when working with epoxy in confined spaces, such as boat interiors. When you can’t adequately ventilate your workspace, wear an approved respirator... Read more
...glass tape or cloth, or from sanding or grinding a fibreglass composite. Use these materials only with adequate ventilation and appropriate respiratory protection, such as an approved particulate dust mask.... Read more
...epoxy (in the direction of the grain) with a wire brush to improve adhesion. How to remove fibreglass cloth applied with epoxy Use a heat gun to warm and soften... Read more
...have appeared in epoxy coating over abraded fibreglass or epoxy Surface tension causes epoxy film to pull away from pinhole before it gels Solution After applying epoxy with 800 Roller... Read more
Primary bonding for PRO-SET® epoxy PRO-SET Laminating Epoxies are designed for the primary bonding of composite materials like fibreglass, carbon, aramid and various core materials. This wet lay-up process can... Read more
Customer support for PRO-SET epoxy users PRO-SET® composite products include a range of versatile epoxies, suitable for a wide range of repair, maintenance and construction applications for composite structures. Our... Read more
...the boat or component part. It is not often used as a post-production finish coating, but it can be applied over epoxy and is useful in some repair situations. Unreacted... Read more
Customer support for WEST SYSTEM users WEST SYSTEM® epoxy is a versatile product, suitable for a wide range of repair, maintenance and construction applications. Our online guide outlines basic and... Read more
...chemical linking of adhesive layers. An example of this would be the wet lay-up of fibreglass laminate in a mould. In primary bonding, all the layers of adhesive cure together... Read more
...Peaks stand up. Uses Coating, ‘wetting-out’ before bonding, applying fibreglass, graphite and other fabrics. Laminating or bonding flat panels with large surface areas, injecting with syringe. General bonding, filleting, hardware... Read more
...Open time and cure time are very influential when building and repairing with epoxy. Open time dictates the time available for mixing, applying, smoothing, shaping, assembly and clamping. Cure time... Read more
65 pages An illustrated guide to wooden boat repair – how to restore the structure, improve the appearance, reduce the maintenance and prolong the life of wooden boats with WEST... Read more
29 pages Techniques for fairing wood, fibreglass and metal surfaces. Includes fairing tools, materials and a general guide to finish coatings. For hard copies of these resources please contact us direct, or... Read more
7 pages A guide for repairing and preventing gelcoat blisters on a fibreglass boat with WEST SYSTEM® epoxy. Includes an analysis of the factors that contribute to blister formation and... Read more
73 pages A complete guide to fibreglass boat repair with WEST SYSTEM® epoxy. Includes illustrated procedures for structural reinforcement, deck and hull repair, hardware installation, keel repair and teak deck installation.... Read more
The Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction This is the comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about building with wood and WEST SYSTEM® materials, by Meade Gougeon. Simply click... Read more
...easy to use two-part, fast setting resin/hardener system. This adhesive is ideal for quick repairs and general bonding around the boat and in the home, workshop or garage. It is... Read more
...bonds tenaciously to wood, metals, fibreglass and concrete. The tube comes with a static mixer that lets you lay down a bead of thickened epoxy with any standard caulking gun.... Read more
WEST SYSTEM 885 Vacuum Bagging Kit If you are working on room temperature repairs and small laminating projects of up to 1.2m² in size, this complete starter kit contains all... Read more
...25m 742-50 50m 742-100 100m 743-5 5m 1000 0.22 0o/90o Satin Weave 280 52 48 Clear For use in general sheathing and re-laminating work and general repairs to boat structures.... Read more
...schedule that was used for the first Tg test. HDT of laminate The HDT of laminate is the temperature at which a typical 3.2mm epoxy/fibreglass laminate will deform under constant... Read more
...the boat manufacturer and repair yard. These machines can save a tremendous amount of labour during the laminating process. The operator can easily control the throughput speed, and vary it... Read more
Episize™ Glass Fabrics are ideal for building composite laminates and repairing fibreglass structures. They may also be used to provide an abrasion-resistant covering for wood structures. When thoroughly wetted with... Read more
Episize™ Biaxial Fabric is ideal for composites, repairs and reinforcing. It is made from non-woven E-glass fabric, where two layers are held together at a ±45° fibre orientation by a... Read more
Episize™ Biaxial Tape is ideal for repairs, tabbing and reinforcing. It is made from non-woven E-glass fabric, where two layers are held together at a ±45° fibre orientation by a... Read more
PRO-SET® Tooling epoxy is a 2-part compound formulated for filling and fairing composite structures in manufacturing and repair applications. The state-of-the-art chemistry behind PRO-SET Tooling epoxy mean that this epoxy... Read more
...Epoxy Adhesive Repair Pack contains: 125ml G/flex 655 Resin 125ml G/flex 655 Hardener 2x reusable mixing stick/applicators 2 pair of disposable gloves 5x mixing palettes complete handling and repair instructions... Read more
...G/flex 650 Resin 118ml G/flex 650 Hardener 2x reusable mixing stick/applicators 2x 12cc syringes 4g adhesive filler 2x mixing cups 2 pair of disposable gloves complete handling and repair instructions... Read more
The 650-8 G/flex® Epoxy Kit contains: 118ml G/flex 650 Resin 118ml G/flex 650 Hardener handling and repair instructions... Read more
Reusable syringes which can be loaded with the epoxy for injecting into difficult working areas. Ideal for hardware bonding and plywood repairs. 10ml and 50ml available.... Read more
...abrasion resistance and this combination makes it an excellent additive to use in order to prevent gelcoat blistering on boats. It’s used simply by adding 20-25% by weight to the... Read more
A pure white, hollow glass bubble-based, low density filler designed for filling and fairing of fibreglass. When the filler is mixed with WEST SYSTEM® epoxy at a ratio of 10%... Read more
...a smooth finish to the repair. In the marine world, typical uses include deep void repair due to osmotic damage; damage to dinghy rudders and centre boards, and hard edge... Read more
The 105-K Glass Fibre Boat Repair Kit contains: 250g 105 Epoxy Resin® 50g 205 Fast Hardener® 402 Milled Glass Fibre Blend 409 Microsphere Blend 3x mixing cups 1x reusable mixing... Read more
The 101 Mini Pack is ideal for small repairs around the boat, in the workshop or at home. It contains: 250g 105 Epoxy Resin® 50g 205 Fast Hardener® 403 &... Read more
...rot repair, structural framework repair, hull and deck planking repair, hardware installation with epoxy and protective coating. Download Fibreglass Boat Repair & Maintenance A complete guide to repair fibreglass boats... Read more
...minimum fuss, maximum convenience adhesive solutions, which offer WEST SYSTEM quality in handy pack sizes. They are suitable for a number of applications including quick repairs, general bonding and gap-filling.... Read more
...accessories necessary for laminating projects on a small scale. The vacuum bagging method is an effective alternative to conventional clamping. It is particularly well suited to repairs and composite construction.... Read more
...all our customers. Originally developed for boatbuilding, the superior strength and moisture resistance of WEST SYSTEM epoxy has made it the number one choice for marine repair and maintenance. It... Read more
...under the toughest environmental conditions. It is these qualities that make WEST SYSTEM and PRO-SET formulations uniquely suited for many other non-marine applications, including civil engineering repairs, architectural restoration and... Read more
...large, professional boat builders to wind turbine manufacturers to individual hobbyists working on small-scale boat projects. With clients across the world, Wessex Resins and Adhesives has developed a broad distribution... Read more
Knowledge and experience to support clients The versatility and durability of the WEST SYSTEM®, PRO-SET® and Entropy Resins® product ranges attracts a variety of clients: from large, professional boat builders to wind... Read more
...of choice for private boat owners, boat manufacturers, chandlers and naval engineers throughout the world. West System International (WSI) has been working in partnership with Gougeon Brothers, Inc. for more... Read more
...Carrara (MS) Italy Dates: 05th-07th April 2018 Pavillon D, Stand 901 https://compotec.it/?lang=en http://sea-tec.it/?lang=en Southampton Boat Show 2018 Location: Mayflower Park, Southampton Dates: 14th-23rd September 2018 https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/ Genoa Boat Show 2018... Read more
West System International will be exhibiting at this year’s HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show. From maritime accessories to maintenance workshops, navigation equipment to exhibition offers, the HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show has... Read more
...there is plenty of opportunity to ask specific questions regarding the use of epoxy for the construction, repair and maintenance of your own boats. Find out more and book. https://westsysteminternational.com/support/courses/... Read more
...stand (C42), showing you how to get the most from your epoxy products. Plus enter our competition to WIN one of four WEST SYSTEM® 105-K Glass Fibre Boat Repair Kits!... Read more
...really look forward to at boat shows. We value the chance to share our epoxy knowledge, meet the people who are using our products and hear about their projects, so... Read more
...It remains a favourite resource for professionals and first-time boat builders, and is often used as a textbook in boat building programs. A few of the notable wood-epoxy boats built... Read more
...how to use our products. We thoroughly enjoy the Southampton Boat Show every year and the opportunity it provides for us to engage with our customers and end users of... Read more
West System International (WSI) is once again attending the London Boat Show, now in its 63rd year, which runs from 6-15 January 2017. WSI’s team of technical experts can be... Read more
...boat building, repair and maintenance. The team will also be showcasing their epoxy expertise through their ever-popular demonstrations, which will see them walk visitors through key epoxy construction techniques, live... Read more
...20 years, attracts entrants from across Europe. It recognises excellence in home-built boats in three categories: boats which offer the most encouragement to beginners; boats which demonstrate innovation; and boats... Read more
The famous Walsteds Boatyard uses WEST SYSTEM® epoxy on around 50 projects a year across a wide range of applications to deliver the best results for its clients, as outlined... Read more
A new case study from West System International (WSI) explains how Spirit Yachts achieves boat building perfection with WEST SYSTEM® epoxy. Offering marine-grade strength and durability for every project, WEST... Read more
...across some 200 boats a year. According to Ned Popham, Composites Manager at Sunseeker International, this new method is safer, quicker and cleaner than screwing or weighing down pre-fabricated decks.... Read more
...boatyards and manufacturers around the world. They draw on many decades of professional boat building and repair experience, particularly with wood, GRP and composites. “We pride ourselves on the ability... Read more
...in 1990 and is a major influence in the promotion of all forms of wooden boat building and wooden boat repair in the UK. This year’s Beale Park Boat and... Read more
West System International (WSI) has updated its product range, introducing a number of new reinforcing fabrics and tapes to provide wider support to boat builders. The new products include three... Read more
...categories: boats which offer the most encouragement to beginners; boats which demonstrate innovation; and boats which look professionally built. According to Pete Greenfield, editor of Watercraft Magazine, most amateur boat... Read more
...WSI staff as well as industry experts and members of the general boating public. epoxycraft will be of interest to anyone involved in boat maintenance, repair and construction. The magazine... Read more
...public. Subject areas covered include news, views and discussions on the use of epoxy in boat repair, maintenance and construction. It also provides a list of key boating events and... Read more
...the use of epoxy in boat repair, maintenance and construction. It also provides a list of key boating events and current epoxy projects of interest. “West System International and the... Read more
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