Achieving cold-moulding perfection with epoxy resin
Nexus Marine Corporation, a custom wooden boat building and design services company based in the US, explains how cold-moulding with...
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Epoxy your way to a brighter finish with WEST SYSTEM
New to boat building, Kris Washington knew what he wanted to achieve for his ‘stitch and glue’ boat – a...
Stand up for epoxy
Paddleboards, which help you almost walk on water, are all the rage right now. This blogger decides to undertake the...
Epoxy your sailing boat’s frame, one step at a time
Blog writer Gary Willcox claims that applying epoxy to the frame of your sailing boat is “an absolute must” for...
Building “Tucana” with epoxy resin
Tim Harrison has always had a passion for the sea. So, of course, the next logical step was to enrol...
Diana: the boat that changed everything
Sometimes, a boat comes along that changes everything. This was the case with Diana, a classic sloop built by Walsteds...
‘Pirtuvene’ the traditional smuggler boat: Photo report
Veneveistämö J.Palviainen is a Finnish boatbuilding company based in Kärkölä, Finland. Their boatyard undertakes all kinds of renovation and maintenance...
Building “Willow” the Guillemot dinghy using marine epoxy
Traditional boat builder, Tim Loftus, believes that wooden boats have a quality that goes beyond functionality and market trends. When...
Got rot? Start your wooden boat repair using epoxy
Discovering rot on board your canoe is never a good thing. But all isn’t lost. This blogger shares a video...
Bringing Swamp Thing to life with WEST SYSTEM epoxy
This blog documents the restoration of the beautiful small boat, ‘Swamp Thing’. With a little care and attention, even something...
Time for an upgrade
Don’s inflatable dinghy was becoming a little threadbare and, without a motor, it was of little use when trying to...
WEST SYSTEM epoxy sponsors Young Solar Challenge
Epifanes and W. Heeren & Zoon, Dutch distributor for WEST SYSTEM® epoxy, have sponsored eight young students ready to compete...
Hatching a plan with WEST SYSTEM epoxy
Whilst giving their sailboat an upgrade, the Ceol Mors became concerned that the tiny little pits and crevices that had...
Fibreglass boat repair – a solid solution to delamination
Delamination is a common deck and hull construction problem which tends to get worse if left unattended. Eventually, it can...
Back to basics: dispensing, mixing and adding an epoxy filler
No matter how long you’ve been using epoxy, it’s always worth revisiting the basics to make sure you’re getting them just...
The perfect seal: installing hardware safely and securely with WEST SYSTEM epoxy
When installing hardware it’s essential that you plan the process meticulously to avoid any safety issues or on-board damage along...
Why boats are only the beginning for epoxy resin
The strength, resilience and flexibility of epoxy resin mean it’s perfect for everything from crossbows to cracked hosepipes, says Hamish...
Carolina IV: creating a modern classic with epoxy
What happens when you combine classic design, the best hardwoods and fittings, decades of boat-building knowledge and WEST SYSTEM® epoxy?...
Tenacious by name, tenacious by nature – building with epoxy
In 1990, the Jubilee Sailing Trust unveiled ambitious plans to build Tenacious, the world’s largest wooden tall ship, with a...
The Art of Constructing a Wooden Steering Wheel with WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy
Experiencing discomfort from extended trips out at sea, a customer decided to revolutionise his boating experience. He would no longer...
TRADE SECRET: Fibreglass boat repair – replacing stringers
Fibreglass boats are known for their low maintenance and durability. However, with structural damage to the stringers a common issue,...
TRADE SECRET: Wooden boat repair – rebuilding a plywood joint
Nobody wants a leaky boat. So when plywood joints start to deteriorate it’s time to start a wooden boat repair...
Masking up: Best practice when working with marine epoxy
You’ve got your masking tape to hand and the waterline is ready to be marked up against the boot-top. But...
Preventing a chink in your armour: coating with epoxy
No matter what material your boat is built from, just a single chink in its armour is enough to reduce...
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