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Stack of precut fiberglass mat and cloth patches on a workbench beside a white fiberglass part with a round hole, epoxy resin and hardener behind
By: Boat Suppliers
02 October 2026

Fiberglass Repair: Picking Materials by Damag...

Fiberglass repair materials by damage type: polyester or epoxy, 12:1 bevel, ply counts, and which...

By: Boat Suppliers
02 October 2026

Fiberglass Repair: Picking Materials by Damag...

Fiberglass repair materials by damage type: polyester or epoxy, 12:1 bevel, ply counts, and which...

Gloved hand smoothing fiberglass cloth with a yellow squeegee over wet epoxy on an upturned wooden kayak hull, resin and hardener on the bench
By: Boat Suppliers
25 September 2026

Fiberglass Kayak Build and Repair: Layup Sche...

Fiberglass kayak build and repair specs: cloth weights, CSM vs cloth, the 12:1 scarf for hull rep...

By: Boat Suppliers
25 September 2026

Fiberglass Kayak Build and Repair: Layup Sche...

Fiberglass kayak build and repair specs: cloth weights, CSM vs cloth, the 12:1 scarf for hull rep...

Fiberglass repair kit parts on a workbench: chopped strand mat, fiberglass cloth, sandpaper, mixing cups, stir sticks, brushes, spreader and gloves
By: Boat Suppliers
22 September 2026

Fiberglass Repair Kits: What Is in One and Wh...

What is in a fiberglass repair kit, kit by kit: resin, MEKP, cloth, mat and gelcoat, and which da...

By: Boat Suppliers
22 September 2026

Fiberglass Repair Kits: What Is in One and Wh...

What is in a fiberglass repair kit, kit by kit: resin, MEKP, cloth, mat and gelcoat, and which da...

Drill paddle stirring resin in a white bucket beside a graduated mixing cup, fiberglass tape and woven cloth, careful resin mixing for a layup
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...

Three chopped strand mat samples, from fine, tight fibers to coarse, loose strands, with a resin cup and roller, comparing 0.75oz, 1.5oz and 2oz CSM
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...

Black-gloved hand brushing white gelcoat over a sanded repair patch on a white boat hull, with an open can, mixing cups and sandpaper nearby
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...

Row of white chopped strand mat rolls on cardboard cores lined up on a shelf, for choosing CSM weight by boat size and application
By: Boat Suppliers
07 August 2026

Chopped Strand Mat Guide: Best Weights for Ev...

Find the right chopped strand mat weight for your boat repair or build. This guide covers 0.75oz,...

By: Boat Suppliers
07 August 2026

Chopped Strand Mat Guide: Best Weights for Ev...

Find the right chopped strand mat weight for your boat repair or build. This guide covers 0.75oz,...

Outboard motor hung on the fiberglass transom of a white and navy boat in a boatyard, the load-bearing stern a transom repair rebuilds
By: Boat Suppliers
04 August 2026

How to Repair a Fiberglass Boat Transom: A St...

Learn how to do a fiberglass boat transom repair the right way, from diagnosing rot to re-laminat...

By: Boat Suppliers
04 August 2026

How to Repair a Fiberglass Boat Transom: A St...

Learn how to do a fiberglass boat transom repair the right way, from diagnosing rot to re-laminat...

Cabin cruiser with a navy and white hull on jack stands in a boatyard at haul-out, stacked white foam blocks beside it for replacing flotation foam
By: Boat Suppliers
24 July 2026

Replacing Waterlogged Flotation Foam at Haul-...

Learn how to replace waterlogged boat flotation foam at haul-out -- removing old foam, choosing t...

By: Boat Suppliers
24 July 2026

Replacing Waterlogged Flotation Foam at Haul-...

Learn how to replace waterlogged boat flotation foam at haul-out -- removing old foam, choosing t...