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Boat covered in white shrink wrap in a snowy boatyard beside a snow-covered hull and frosted pines, cold weather setting for fiberglass repair
By: Boat Suppliers
03 July 2026

Fiberglass Repair in Cold Weather: Practical ...

Learn how to do fiberglass repair in cold weather the right way. Covers substrate temps, hardener...

By: Boat Suppliers
03 July 2026

Fiberglass Repair in Cold Weather: Practical ...

Learn how to do fiberglass repair in cold weather the right way. Covers substrate temps, hardener...

Roll of woven fiberglass cloth on a stack of plywood sheets in a shop, with a boat on its trailer behind, materials for a floor replacement
By: Boat Suppliers
30 June 2026

Fiberglass Boat Floor Replacement: A Complete...

Complete DIY guide to fiberglass boat floor replacement — from demo and core installation to lami...

By: Boat Suppliers
30 June 2026

Fiberglass Boat Floor Replacement: A Complete...

Complete DIY guide to fiberglass boat floor replacement — from demo and core installation to lami...

Half-face respirator with twin cartridges, clear safety glasses, blue disposable gloves and a white hooded coverall laid out as PPE for resin work
By: Boat Suppliers
26 June 2026

Fiberglass Safety Equipment: The Complete PPE...

Complete guide to fiberglass safety equipment for boat repair: respirators, gloves, goggles, and ...

By: Boat Suppliers
26 June 2026

Fiberglass Safety Equipment: The Complete PPE...

Complete guide to fiberglass safety equipment for boat repair: respirators, gloves, goggles, and ...

Gloved hands brushing resin into chopped strand mat on a curved panel, a simple beginner layup, with mat rolls, mixing cup and respirator nearby
By: Boat Suppliers
23 June 2026

5 Easy Fiberglass Projects for Beginners (Wit...

Discover 5 easy fiberglass projects perfect for beginners, from hull patches to casting small par...

By: Boat Suppliers
23 June 2026

5 Easy Fiberglass Projects for Beginners (Wit...

Discover 5 easy fiberglass projects perfect for beginners, from hull patches to casting small par...

Man using a flashlight to check a white boat hull on its trailer for cracks during a spring inspection, repair supplies set out on a bench
By: Boat Suppliers
19 June 2026

Spring Boat Fiberglass Repair: The Complete I...

Complete spring boat fiberglass repair checklist: how to inspect your hull for cracks, blisters &...

By: Boat Suppliers
19 June 2026

Spring Boat Fiberglass Repair: The Complete I...

Complete spring boat fiberglass repair checklist: how to inspect your hull for cracks, blisters &...

How Much Fumed Silica to Add to Epoxy (Fillets and Fairing)
By: The Boat Suppliers crew
16 June 2026

Fumed Silica: What It Is, How Much to Add to ...

Fumed silica is the white powder that turns runny epoxy into a paste that stays where you put it....

By: The Boat Suppliers crew
16 June 2026

Fumed Silica: What It Is, How Much to Add to ...

Fumed silica is the white powder that turns runny epoxy into a paste that stays where you put it....

Roll of woven fiberglass cloth and a blank metal can resting on glossy cured fiberglass in a boat shop, ready for a secondary bond
By: The Boat Suppliers crew
16 June 2026

Secondary Bonding: Which Resin Sticks to Cure...

Polyester won't chemically bond to fully cured laminate; epoxy will. How to spec the resin and pr...

By: The Boat Suppliers crew
16 June 2026

Secondary Bonding: Which Resin Sticks to Cure...

Polyester won't chemically bond to fully cured laminate; epoxy will. How to spec the resin and pr...

Clear and amber polyester resin side by side in cups and bottles on a shop bench with woven cloth and respirator, a transom repair behind
By: Boat Suppliers
11 June 2026

Polyester Resin for Boat Repair: Orthophthali...

Choose the right polyester resin for boat repair: orthophthalic vs isophthalic comparison, marine...

By: Boat Suppliers
11 June 2026

Polyester Resin for Boat Repair: Orthophthali...

Choose the right polyester resin for boat repair: orthophthalic vs isophthalic comparison, marine...

Gloved worker brushing epoxy resin onto fiberglass cloth on a boat hull, digital thermometer reading 23.6 °C and mixing cups on the bench
By: Boat Suppliers
07 April 2026

Epoxy Resin Temperature and Humidity: Getting...

Learn the exact temperature and humidity ranges for marine epoxy success. Real numbers, hardener ...

By: Boat Suppliers
07 April 2026

Epoxy Resin Temperature and Humidity: Getting...

Learn the exact temperature and humidity ranges for marine epoxy success. Real numbers, hardener ...