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Photo report: The best of RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show, 2017
What another fantastic RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show! The event was a great opportunity to spend some quality time with our…
The Great Sponge Trick
If you have to secure a screw or bolt into an area that is almost inaccessible from underneath, then this…
It’s all in the name
Building an International14 is no mean feat but naming it is even harder, according to the team building it and…
Learn from the best – West System International course date announced
If you’re looking to hone your epoxy skills or pick up tips and tricks, then West System International’s hands-on epoxy…
We asked Hamish: can you use epoxy with metals?
Here at epoxycraft, we spend most of our time explaining how to use epoxy with wood and plastics. But what…
A lifeboat love affair
If you’re ever travelling down the Gloucester to Sharpness canal, keep an eye out for Craig Glassonbury. As General Manager…
3 ways to prepare a surface for recoating in epoxy
Whatever the project you’re working on, you’ll need several coats of epoxy resin and hardener. Most projects need between two…
Restoring the Sea-lion at IBTC Lowestoft
The International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC) at Lowestoft builds and restores a wide variety of vessels, both within the college…
Restoring the Sea-lion at IBTC Lowestoft
The International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC) at Lowestoft builds and restores a wide variety of vessels, both within the college…
Renovating a vintage Irish racer: part II
What does it take to renovate a carvel planked racing sailboat that’s more than 100 years old? In part two…
We asked Hamish: how do you make custom filleting tools?
One of the great things about working with WEST SYSTEM® epoxy products is that you can really let your creative…
Four ways to ‘make do and mend’ when working with epoxy
The epoxycraft team are always learning about interesting tips and tricks for working with epoxy. We’re amazed at the resourcefulness…
Additive of the Month
FILLETING BLEND (Type: Adhesive filler. Product No: 405) What is it? A fillet is a coved shaped bead of thickened…
Additive of the month
WEST SYSTEM product Technical Advisor Hamish Cook guides us through the range of additives available to enhance your epoxy project.…
So Farr… so good
Streamlined, fast and powerful, the ground-breaking Farr (Mumm) 30 has become a modern classic in the field of fleet racing.…
Building boats and dreams on the shores of Lake Constance
The cutting-edge Arrow 1360 is a stunning 13.6m sailing cat that’s being built for the youth of Switzerland, by the…
A lifeboat love affair
If you’re ever travelling down the Gloucester to Sharpness canal, keep an eye out for Craig Glassonbury. As General Manager…
Building boats and dreams on the shores of Lake Constance
The cutting-edge Arrow 1360 is a stunning 13.6m sailing cat that’s being built for the youth of Switzerland, by the…
Building an 18th century gajeta – Part 5
Part 5: All skin and ribs Designed on 3D software by a 21st century architect working to 18th century specifications, our wooden…
The Atomik Voodoo Moth: blink and you’ll miss it
Phil Oligario restored his first racing moth in his garage nearly a decade ago. Fast forward to now and Phil…
My Project: an 18’ sea kayak by Duncan Riddle
Back to basics I just completed the 38 week Boat Building Course at the Lyme Regis Boat Building Academy. Like…
We asked Hamish… how do you repair a stanchion on a fibreglass boat?
Is one or more of your lifeline stanchions coming away from its base? It’s a common problem but it’s vital…
We asked Hamish: can you use epoxy with metals?
Here at epoxycraft, we spend most of our time explaining how to use epoxy with wood and plastics. But what…
So Farr… so good
Streamlined, fast and powerful, the ground-breaking Farr (Mumm) 30 has become a modern classic in the field of fleet racing.…
How WEST SYSTEM epoxy can help you on those household repairs (Part II)
WEST SYSTEM® epoxy has built a name for itself through decades of proven reliability and versatility in marine applications. However,…
Bringing the TBYC ‘Oppie’ fleet back up to spec
Over the past 20 years, Thorpe Bay Yacht Club (TBYC) has successfully used the Optimist dinghy as an introductory training…
A lifeboat love affair
If you’re ever travelling down the Gloucester to Sharpness canal, keep an eye out for Craig Glassonbury. As General Manager…
