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30 April 2016

Osmosis treatment: how repairing and barrier coating with WEST SYSTEM epoxy will return your hull to almost new

By the time you notice blisters on the bottom of your hull, the process of osmosis is usually in an...

30 April 2016

Amateur Boat Building Awards: sponsored by West System International

The Water Craft Amateur Boat Building Awards (ABBA) will be taking place once again at the Beale Park Boat and...

31 March 2016

Tempus Fugit: the super-fast superyacht

When Turkish boat builder Erbil Arkin wanted a superyacht that blended speed with a stunning aesthetic, he soon realised a...

31 March 2016

How to apply release agent to an epoxy moulding tool

Planning on using a moulding tool to make an epoxy composite part? You’ll want to ensure the part releases cleanly...

31 March 2016

Composite furniture that’s ahead of the curve

For decades, carbon fibre has been used purely for its lightweight properties, hidden away under the skin of the world’s...

31 March 2016

Constructing a watertight pram dinghy with the help of epoxy

A few years ago, Gary Breeze bought plans for a small Mouse pram dinghy with a view to building one...

31 March 2016

Every boat owner’s dream – but what happens when it starts to crack?

Ever thought about setting off into the sunset to start a new adventure? That’s exactly what this Canadian couple did...

31 March 2016

Extending the engine room bulkhead to the bilge

We loved this fantastic blog post by Brian Milby showing you his process for extending the engine room bulkhead to...

31 March 2016

Our top 5 tips for fairing a hull

Fairing a hull may seem like an overwhelming task but there are ways that you can make the process a...

31 March 2016

7 easy steps to restoring a leaky aluminium boat using epoxy

WEST SYSTEM G/flex® speciality epoxy is a sensible investment if your aluminium boat is in a little need of TLC....

31 March 2016

Fixing a loose thru-hull with epoxy – a first timer’s account

We were really impressed with this brilliant blog post from epoxy first timer, Dan. He has documented the entire process...

25 March 2016

Essential Guide to Thinning Epoxy

What are the best practices for thinning epoxy resin and what factors should you consider before starting the process? Adding...

29 February 2016

The Whisper: the hydrofoil everyone’s shouting about

Want to try hydrofoiling without the multi-million pound price tag? The cutting-edge Whisper catamaran is making America’s Cup-style foiling more...

29 February 2016

Three reasons not to thicken epoxy with sawdust – and what to do instead

Do you ever need to thicken and change the colour of your epoxy – to fill a split or a...

29 February 2016

Three easy steps to rebuilding a plywood joint

If you notice that plywood joints are beginning to deteriorate, it’s time to take some action. These three steps make...

29 February 2016

How to repair laminates using vacuum bagging

There are several methods for repairing laminates on your fibreglass boat but the most effective way is vacuum bagging. This...

29 February 2016

Video: Top tips for fibreglass repairs

Technical expert David Johnson gave this informative talk on his best methods for repairing fibreglass at METS back in November....

29 February 2016

Tips for fairing the cockpit sole of your boat

We recently came across this fantastic blog post from Paul Calder, as he completes the final stages of the fibreglass...

29 February 2016

Techniques for fibreglassing overhead

Trying to fibreglass the bottom of a hull by yourself can be tricky but you can put your struggles to...

29 February 2016

Bringing a ‘Vampire’ back from the dead with epoxy resin

It’s probably not the kind of vampire most people instinctively think of; the ‘Vampire’ we’re referring to is of course...

26 February 2016

Your Projects: celebrating the very best of the boat building community

At epoxycraft we like nothing more than sharing your boat building stories, which is exactly what Your Projects are all...

31 January 2016

Yamila: changing the face of luxury yachting

Peter Minder has never been afraid of doing things differently. In his 13 years as CEO of Bootswerft Heinrich AG, he...

8 January 2016

How to control exothermic reaction when mixing epoxy

This is a great resource for those of you who need to mix larger batches of epoxy resin and hardener....

8 January 2016

The car built with WEST SYSTEM products

Check out the wonderful story of how car enthusiast Peter Warner rebuilt the body of an old Citroen 2CV with...