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What is Epoxy Resin - A Complete Guide for Beginners
By: Mark Cafero
23 February 2026

What is Epoxy Resin? A Complete Guide for Beg...

Epoxy resin is one of the most versatile materials used in a wide range of industries — from boat...

By: Mark Cafero
23 February 2026

What is Epoxy Resin? A Complete Guide for Beg...

Epoxy resin is one of the most versatile materials used in a wide range of industries — from boat...

How to Make a Fiberglass Mold - Complete Guide
By: Mark Cafero
23 February 2026

How to Make a Fiberglass Mold: Complete Step-...

You make a fiberglass mold by waxing and sealing a smooth plug, laying tooling gelcoat over it, ...

By: Mark Cafero
23 February 2026

How to Make a Fiberglass Mold: Complete Step-...

You make a fiberglass mold by waxing and sealing a smooth plug, laying tooling gelcoat over it, ...

Sealing and Protecting Marine Plywood
By: Mark Cafero
23 February 2026

Sealing and Protecting Marine Plywood for Lon...

Marine plywood is a popular choice for boat construction and repairs due to its strength, durabil...

By: Mark Cafero
23 February 2026

Sealing and Protecting Marine Plywood for Lon...

Marine plywood is a popular choice for boat construction and repairs due to its strength, durabil...

Fiberglass filler being mixed into resin for a fillet
By: Mark Cafero
21 February 2026

Fiberglass Fillers – Mixing and Applying with...

When it comes to boat repairs and customization, fiberglass work is one of the most common—and mo...

By: Mark Cafero
21 February 2026

Fiberglass Fillers – Mixing and Applying with...

When it comes to boat repairs and customization, fiberglass work is one of the most common—and mo...

Black gloved hand holding a clear plastic cup of milky white resin stirred with a wooden stick, mixing a batch for fiberglassing
By: Mark Cafero
21 February 2026

Epoxy vs Polyester vs Vinyl Ester: Best Resin...

For most repairs on an existing fiberglass boat, use epoxy. Use polyester for new layups, molds a...

By: Mark Cafero
21 February 2026

Epoxy vs Polyester vs Vinyl Ester: Best Resin...

For most repairs on an existing fiberglass boat, use epoxy. Use polyester for new layups, molds a...

Repairing a ding on an EPS epoxy surfboard
By: Mark Cafero
30 June 2025

How to Fix EPS Epoxy Surfboard

Fix an EPS epoxy surfboard with epoxy and nothing else, because polyester resin melts EPS foam. ...

By: Mark Cafero
30 June 2025

How to Fix EPS Epoxy Surfboard

Fix an EPS epoxy surfboard with epoxy and nothing else, because polyester resin melts EPS foam. ...