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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...

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...

How to Repair a Fiberglass Boat Transom: A Step-by-Step Guide
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...

Epoxy vs Polyester Resin for Fiberglass: Complete Comparison for Boat Owners
By: Boat Suppliers
31 July 2026

Epoxy vs Polyester Resin for Fiberglass: Comp...

Epoxy vs polyester resin for fiberglass — a practical comparison covering adhesion, strength, wat...

By: Boat Suppliers
31 July 2026

Epoxy vs Polyester Resin for Fiberglass: Comp...

Epoxy vs polyester resin for fiberglass — a practical comparison covering adhesion, strength, wat...

How to Build a Fiberglass Boat from a Mold: A Step-by-Step Guide for DIY Builders
By: Boat Suppliers
28 July 2026

How to Build a Fiberglass Boat from a Mold: A...

Learn how to build a fiberglass boat from a mold step by step — mold prep, gelcoat, hand layup, r...

By: Boat Suppliers
28 July 2026

How to Build a Fiberglass Boat from a Mold: A...

Learn how to build a fiberglass boat from a mold step by step — mold prep, gelcoat, hand layup, r...

DIY Fiberglass Canoe Build: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide From Mold to Water
By: Boat Suppliers
21 July 2026

DIY Fiberglass Canoe Build: A Complete Step-b...

Build a DIY fiberglass canoe from scratch with this detailed guide covering strip methods, canoe ...

By: Boat Suppliers
21 July 2026

DIY Fiberglass Canoe Build: A Complete Step-b...

Build a DIY fiberglass canoe from scratch with this detailed guide covering strip methods, canoe ...

Fiberglass vs Aluminum Boat: Repair and Maintenance Costs Compared
By: Boat Suppliers
17 July 2026

Fiberglass vs Aluminum Boat: Repair and Maint...

Fiberglass vs aluminum boat: a real-world maintenance and repair comparison covering costs, DIY r...

By: Boat Suppliers
17 July 2026

Fiberglass vs Aluminum Boat: Repair and Maint...

Fiberglass vs aluminum boat: a real-world maintenance and repair comparison covering costs, DIY r...