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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Techniques for fibreglassing overhead
Trying to fibreglass the bottom of a hull by yourself can be tricky but you can put your struggles to...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Top reasons why using Six10 epoxy can help you work faster and better
If you need strength and adhesion in a hurry, or if you’re concerned about mixing epoxy accurately or don’t have...
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