Preparing for a fibreglass boat repair
In this blog on fixing a crack or hole in your fibreglass boat, David Johnson explains why – before getting to...
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Time saving tips when using epoxy resins
Paul Calder, son of boat-systems guru and author Nigel Calder, is looking to find out more about boat maintenance and...
Marine Carpentry – repair, restoration and boat building
Charlie Hussey, a professional marine carpenter who uses wood to build, restore, repair and upgrade all types of boats, reveals...
Building an epoxy dinghy – in 25 hours
Is it possible to build a fully functional epoxy dinghy, in 25 hours with a budget of only $250? American...
Thinning your WEST SYSTEM epoxy explained
Become an expert when thinning your WEST SYSTEM epoxy by reading Brian Knight’s article here. The detailed, scientific and informative...
Feature your boatbuilding project or epoxy boat repair on epoxycraft
epoxycraft is a community site so we would like you to take part. If you’ve built a boat or performed an epoxy...
WEST SYSTEM epoxy and the need for speed
When the boatyard founded by Danish boatbuilders Jonas Pedersen and Jakob Frost started to grow rapidly in the early 2000s,...
Boat Building Academy students launch the boats they have built from scratch
Boat Building Academy students launch the boats that they have spent 38 weeks building as part of an intensive training...
Building a 23ft Sailor with WEST SYSTEM epoxy – by Adrian Donovan
A 23ft trailer sailor with built in ballast tanks and buoyancy tanks, four berths, galley and a large roomy cockpit...
TRADE SECRET: Save time varnishing by first sealing timber with epoxy
Varnishing the wood trims on your boat is vital for keeping the moisture out of the wood and preventing oxidisation...
Amine blush when working with epoxy: What you need to know
Amine blush is a waxy bi-product that appears as epoxy cures. It can prevent varnishes and other coatings from bonding....
Revolutionise the restoration process: epoxy use in wooden boat repair
The art of wooden boat repair has been revolutionised by epoxy. It’s now possible to perform a restoration on a boat in an advanced...
How to cut epoxy cloth
Cutting epoxy cloth can be a messy task. But with Classic Boat’s simple tips, you can’t go far wrong. This...
How to build your very own plywood boat with marine epoxy
The writers at eHOW have created an easy-to-follow guide to building your own plywood boat using marine epoxy. This guide...
Thicken your epoxy for more versatility
Adding a thickening agent, or a filler, to a two-part epoxy mix advances your game to a new level according...
TRADE SECRET: Using WEST SYSTEM® G/Flex® to bond plastics securely
Struggling to create strong and resilient bonds between plastics? WEST SYSTEM G/flex Epoxy can help – and a few simple...
“This dragon boat is my obsession – I wanted the best epoxy.”
Igor Bzik spent nearly four years building DRACO, a wooden Dragon daysailer, having previously never built anything bigger than a...
Starting a canoe business – by surfing the web
When Igor Marukha wanted to fulfil his ambition of building his own canoe, he didn’t take to the water –...
The best way to avoid mistakes when using epoxy
David Johnson urges people new to epoxy to attend WSI’s Epoxy Workshop course. Or, at the very least, to read...
Bailey Boat Cat: an unusual epoxy user
Bailey Boat Cat is a life jacket wearing, sea breeze loving Siamese cat – who blogs about his life cruising...
TRADE SECRET: Thinning epoxy: Best practice guidance for reducing the viscosity of WEST SYSTEM epoxy
How to thin your epoxy and what to consider before you do Reducing the viscosity of WEST SYSTEM® epoxy by...
How to create the perfect epoxy coating on wood
WEST SYSTEM® epoxy is an invaluable resource for creating a clear coating that showcases both the beauty of the wood...
TRADE SECRET: How to make and use a scraper on epoxy resin
Smoothing edges and removing unwanted irregularities are the final steps to giving your boat a perfect finish. A cabinet scraper...
Build a boat without breaking the bank using plywood and epoxy
According to Kurt Hughes, a lack of cash does not need to be the end of the road when it...
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