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26 November 2014

TRADE SECRET: Installing teak decking panels using vacuum bagging

Top tips for installing teak decking panels using PRO-SET® ADV 170 Adhesive and utilising vacuum bagging techniques. Modern prefabricated teak decking...

26 November 2014

Starting an artisan fishing business by Simon and Cat Holman

Business and life partners, Simon and Cat Holman, began their artisan fishing business by designing and building Kensa, an unpowered...

25 November 2014

We ‘stick’ with epoxy

Known for his superior knowledge and technique with epoxy, carbon and fibreglass, Russell Brown explains why he’s sticking to WEST...

25 November 2014

The epoxy ‘Cure’

Norman Ralph, writer of ‘Tanks a lot, part 3’, taken from ‘Good Old Boat’ magazine explains how he repaired the...

25 November 2014

Preventing core rot with WEST SYSTEM Epoxy

Prevention is the best solution to keeping your boat healthy and on the water, according to the writers and boat...

25 November 2014

Sailing enthusiast trusts epoxy for his wooden boat repairs

Michigan based, sailing enthusiast and writer of ‘my2fish’ blog, shares his process on repairing wooden components of his three boats...

30 October 2014

“If you want top quality, epoxy is a no-brainer.”

The creators of the Ocean Explorer C-60 catamaran value quality above all else – and PRO-SET® epoxy products play a...

29 October 2014

TRADE SECRET: How to fix a leaking aluminium boat with epoxy

WEST SYSTEM G/flex® speciality epoxy is an exceptionally strong epoxy, designed to provide unbeatable grip to plastics, glass, masonry, fibreglass,...

29 October 2014

Building a sustainable future: hand-crafting your very own boat

Sustainable living is the future. This pair of boat-builders, Simon and Cat Holman, wanted to live sustainably by fishing locally,...

29 October 2014

Four expert tips to use epoxy resin effectively

By keeping these simple ideas in mind, you can make your work with epoxy resin as straightforward and reliable as possible. ...

29 October 2014

Wooden boat repair – helping the boat to save herself

John Rousemaniere once said “the goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail herself”....

29 October 2014

What have peanut butter, ketchup, syrup and mayonnaise got to do with epoxy resin?

By keeping these four kitchen cupboard favourites in mind, you’ll ensure your thickened epoxy is the right consistency, every time....

28 October 2014

Using epoxy to build the perfect boat — by Sam Collins

Sam Collins has been working hard to achieve his vision of ‘Karen,’ the perfect boat. Currently under construction, Sam is...

28 October 2014

The wooden boat repair and renovation — by Boatwork Ltd.

Set up in 2012, Boatwork Ltd is run by married team Mark and Julie Bestford with help from their mascot...

29 September 2014

6 things to think about when buying marine epoxy

Marine epoxy is a thoroughly useful material to have with you not just in the boatyard but out to sea as...

28 September 2014

Why use PRO-SET epoxy resin instead of polyester?

Willie Crear has been a boatbuilder and racer for over 50 years. Find out why he uses PRO-SET® epoxy on...

27 September 2014

Fibreglass boat repair – from scraping paint to naming

Fibreglass boat repair, the ultimate challenge for WEST SYSTEM epoxy, can it bond them closer together? This Rhode Island couple’s new...

26 September 2014

My Herreshoff 12 ½ day sailing boat with WEST SYSTEM epoxy

This week’s featured project from an epoxycraft reader comes from boatbuilder Gary Thompson, who’s based in Romsey. His Herreshoff Haven 12 ½,...

25 September 2014

Using WEST SYSTEM Six10 Thickened Epoxy Adhesive

WEST SYSTEM Six10® epoxy is conveniently stored in a self-metering cartridge, providing permanent, waterproof results for all your adhesive needs – from...

25 September 2014

Fibreglass boat repair – fixing a hole in your canoe

If you need to lay up a fibreglass canoe hole, the WEST SYSTEM® Vacuum Bag demonstration in this short two-minute...

25 September 2014

G/flex epoxy: we put it to the test

You would think that bonding plastics together would be impossible, but using WEST SYSTEM® G/flex® Thickened Epoxy Resin and Hardener proves...

25 September 2014

TRADE SECRET Laminate a knee using marine epoxy

It’s really quite tricky to find naturally occurring turns these days, where the grain is the shape you need to...

23 September 2014

TRADE SECRET: Top tips for easy sanding with WEST SYSTEM epoxy

Are you about to start fairing a hull? It may seem like a daunting task but there are ways of...

22 September 2014

Prevent damage to wooden structures with WEST SYSTEM epoxy

Would you like to protect your wooden boat from damage caused by the salt and moisture in the air? Brenda Priddy...