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Category: Resinwork

Cockpit Seamaster 950

ArmaForm – Rebuilding My Boat From Composite Core

August 13, 2019 Louis 2 Comments

So what is ArmaForm? Well, let’s start with how I discovered it. I remmember the day that I first stepped foot on my Seamaster 950 Flybridge motorboat. I had knowingly…

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Posted in: Blog, Education, Fibreglass Laminating, Resinwork
Resin mixing

Use An Old Pot Noodle As A Mixing Cup

April 15, 2017 Louis Leave a comment

So you’ve planned to lay some fibreglass or paint your boat and you can’t find any decent sized party cups or measuring beacons to mix it in. Don’t worry BRP…

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Posted in: Blog, Education, Resinwork
Fairing With West System Epoxy

Fairing With West System Epoxy

February 1, 2017 Louis 1 Comment

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…

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Posted in: Prepwork, Resinwork, Youtube Channels
burmese boat builder

Boat Building And Crocodiles

December 30, 2016 Louis 1 Comment

Meet Kyaw Htet Aung; a Burmese boat builder and repairer. Kyaw is the vice-captain at Yangon Universities Boat Club. He races kayaks and carries out repairs for his team. His current…

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Posted in: Blog, Education, Fibreglass Laminating, Renovations, Resinwork, Uncategorized
Hurley 22

Bow Plate Repair – Hurley 22

December 19, 2016 Louis Leave a comment

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…

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Posted in: Blog, Education, Fibreglass Laminating, Prepwork, Resinwork
Mixing Polyester Resin

Mixing Polyester Resin

December 3, 2016 Louis Leave a comment

This tutorial provides a knowledge of mixing polyester resin taking into consideration temperature, quantity and additives.  Care should always be taken when mixing resin especially if you are using hazardous chemicals on…

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Posted in: Resinwork, Youtube Channels
DIY Wood Filler

DIY Wood Filler- Wood Flour And Resin

Louis 2 Comments

This tutorial provides a DIY solution to filling holes and gaps in wooden areas by creating a homemade DIY Wood Filler. This technique can be used with both polyester and epoxy…

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Posted in: Resinwork, Youtube Channels
DIY Fairing Compound

DIY Fairing Compound – Microballoons

Louis 1 Comment

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…

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Posted in: Prepwork, Resinwork, Youtube Channels

How To Create Cabosil

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This tutorial provides a knowledge of how to create Cabosil (fumed silica)  and its use for thickening and strengthening polyester or epoxy resin. This technique can be used to achieve a…

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Posted in: Resinwork, Youtube Channels
Fibreglass Repair - Hurley 22

Fibreglass Repair – Bow Plate Patchup On A Hurley 22

October 26, 2016 Louis Leave a comment

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…

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Posted in: Blog, Education, Prepwork, Resinwork

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