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Kevlar Fabric for Boats: A Fabricator's Guide to Choosing the Right Aramid Cloth
By: Boat Suppliers
21 August 2026

Kevlar Fabric for Boats: A Fabricator's Guide...

A fabricator's guide to choosing kevlar fabric for boats — covers weights, weaves, pure aramid vs...

By: Boat Suppliers
21 August 2026

Kevlar Fabric for Boats: A Fabricator's Guide...

A fabricator's guide to choosing kevlar fabric for boats — covers weights, weaves, pure aramid vs...

Resin Mixing Mistakes That Ruin Your Composite Project (And How to Avoid Them)
By: Boat Suppliers
18 August 2026

Resin Mixing Mistakes That Ruin Your Composit...

Avoid costly resin mixing mistakes on your boat project. Learn why resin not curing, too much cat...

By: Boat Suppliers
18 August 2026

Resin Mixing Mistakes That Ruin Your Composit...

Avoid costly resin mixing mistakes on your boat project. Learn why resin not curing, too much cat...

Chopped Strand Mat Comparison: 0.75oz vs 1.5oz vs 2oz — Which Is Right for Your Boat?
By: Boat Suppliers
14 August 2026

Chopped Strand Mat Comparison: 0.75oz vs 1.5o...

Confused by CSM weights? Compare 0.75oz, 1.5oz, and 2oz chopped strand mat to find the right fibe...

By: Boat Suppliers
14 August 2026

Chopped Strand Mat Comparison: 0.75oz vs 1.5o...

Confused by CSM weights? Compare 0.75oz, 1.5oz, and 2oz chopped strand mat to find the right fibe...

Freshly reglassed surfboard deck with deep tinted epoxy gloss finish
By: Boat Suppliers
12 August 2026

Customer Spotlight: Bringing a 2002 Surfboard...

Verified buyer Kylaar M. reglassed an old 2002 surfboard with our slow cure thin clear epoxy and ...

By: Boat Suppliers
12 August 2026

Customer Spotlight: Bringing a 2002 Surfboard...

Verified buyer Kylaar M. reglassed an old 2002 surfboard with our slow cure thin clear epoxy and ...

Gelcoat Repair and Restoration: A Complete How-To Guide
By: Boat Suppliers
11 August 2026

Gelcoat Repair and Restoration: A Complete Ho...

Learn how to do gelcoat repair the right way — from scratch and gouge repair to blister fixes. St...

By: Boat Suppliers
11 August 2026

Gelcoat Repair and Restoration: A Complete Ho...

Learn how to do gelcoat repair the right way — from scratch and gouge repair to blister fixes. St...

Custom poured urethane foam race seat covered in fleece in a vintage Lola T342 Formula Ford cockpit
By: Boat Suppliers
09 August 2026

Customer Spotlight: A Poured Foam Race Seat f...

Vintage racer Bill M. used our 2 lb urethane pour foam to mold a custom-fit seat for his Lola T34...

By: Boat Suppliers
09 August 2026

Customer Spotlight: A Poured Foam Race Seat f...

Vintage racer Bill M. used our 2 lb urethane pour foam to mold a custom-fit seat for his Lola T34...

Two quart cans of clear polyester surfboard resin on a workbench, one with a faint blue tint
By: Boat Suppliers
09 August 2026

Silmar 249A vs 249B: One Additive Apart

Silmar 249A and 249B are the same unwaxed polyester laminating resin. The B carries an optical br...

By: Boat Suppliers
09 August 2026

Silmar 249A vs 249B: One Additive Apart

Silmar 249A and 249B are the same unwaxed polyester laminating resin. The B carries an optical br...

How to Thicken Epoxy: What to Add and How Much
By: Boat Suppliers
08 August 2026

How to Thicken Epoxy: What to Add and How Much

Thicken epoxy with fumed silica: 1-2% by weight for sag control, 6-10% for structural putty. Rati...

By: Boat Suppliers
08 August 2026

How to Thicken Epoxy: What to Add and How Much

Thicken epoxy with fumed silica: 1-2% by weight for sag control, 6-10% for structural putty. Rati...

Spreading water-clear polyester laminating resin over fiberglass cloth on a surfboard blank
By: Boat Suppliers
08 August 2026

Is Silmar 249 a Laminating Resin?

Silmar 249 is a water-clear, UV-stabilized polyester laminating resin, the surfboard industry sta...

By: Boat Suppliers
08 August 2026

Is Silmar 249 a Laminating Resin?

Silmar 249 is a water-clear, UV-stabilized polyester laminating resin, the surfboard industry sta...