There’s only so long you can put off those dreaded tasks, so today was the day I started one. Having just removed a Volvo Penta 280 Outdrive I decided it…
In this video, Fernando shows us how he effectively sands down a trailer using an angle grinder and grinding disc. For the spots that are not reachable with an angle grinder, Fernando…
Ever wondered how to get your boat looking as shiny and swish, as it did brand new? Turns out this reader knows how! Meet Brian;, currently residing in Greenport, Long Island. Brian bought…
In this video, Andy from Boat Works demonstrates how a belt sander can be used effectively to grind fibreglass reducing cleanup and overall mess. Whilst many people traditionally use angle grinders to…
In this video, we are shown an alternative method of creating insulation and emergency buoyancy below a deck. Using a hole saw and drill it is possible to fill areas…
In this video, you will be provided with a brief explanation oh fibreglass hull blisters and how to address them. A clear example can be seen of water permeating through…
In this tutorial, Chris explains his method of painting underneath boat cradles. The problem being that there is normally at least 4 points of contact that can not be sanded or…
This video provides a great example of a bottom side boat inspection. It is undertaken by using a scraper to remove the top layers of the substrate, once the underneath layers…
In this video, Glenn Wakefield demonstrates a simple and effective method of sanding using a longboard to fair a boat. Sanding by hand can be hard work and is most…
In this tutorial you will learn the basics of fairing with West System epoxy. This technique can be used to fill voids in surfaces with imperfections, re-shape and build up…
want to know how to strip a boat? You want to paint your boat and the only real way to achieve a half decent finish is to put in the…
Bow Plate Repair – Hurley 22 – Long Keel Yacht The Bow plate area from hell repair! The condition of this Hurley 22 bow plate was more or less that of the entire…
This tutorial provides a demonstration of how to effectively use epoxy to seamlessly fill Imperfections in wood with resin. Notably. in this tutorial, the imperfections of the piece of wood are…
In this tutorial, you will learn to create a DIY fairing compound by using phenolic microballoons and epoxy resin. This technique is often used by professionals but can be replicated more…
Learn how to fill a boat hull hole using a cardboard backing plate ,fibreglass chopped strand mat and a DIY fairing compound. This fibreglass boat repair technique can be…
Fibreglass repairs are easier than you think. With the right knowledge and planning repairs can be completed cheaply, fast and most importantly safely . This tutorial includes a demonstration of a…