How To: Epoxy your sailing boat’s frame, one step at a time
31st July 2015

Blog writer Gary Willcox claims that applying epoxy to the frame of your sailing boat is “an absolute must” for anyone wanting to increase the performance of their boat.

His in-depth article explains the step-by-step method of epoxying the frame of a Hobie 16 together to achieve a stiff, well-sailing boat. What’s more, his techniques can be applied to virtually any sailing boat with an elevated 3 corner casting design.

Find out what epoxy can do for your sailing boat by using his step-by-step guide in this article.

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How To: Epoxy your sailing boat’s frame, one step at a time
31st July 2015