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Commonly Asked Questions and Assumptions of a First Time Builder
This blog post is the commonly asked questions and assumptions that we have discussed in store over many years. This blog post is a good footing for a first time builder or paddler that is uncertain of certain information, and this post reflects on how our store BoatCraft has the goal of guiding and representing reliable facts on building, mold making, using fiberglass, using epoxy or gel coat, using Youtube tutorials and quality of materials. BoatCraft always carries the highest level of honesty, reliable materials and products, and genuine interest in the success, respecting budget and quality of a product or repair.
BoatCraft Gel Coat Application Guide
This is a step by step guide on applying gel coat. This gives advice and chemical names for the gel coat application. This guide lists how to hand apply and spray apply gel coats. There is also warnings and important information on how to prepare the surfaces, personal protective equipment, potential pitfalls and proper guidelines for chemical mixtures.
Neil’s Solace 16 EX in Wood Boat Magazine
This blog post is an update and celebration of Neil completing his Solace 16 EX kayak kit, as well as his publication of the build in Wood Boat Magazine (issue 301). Neil discusses his experience and his questions in his Fast Learning Blog, and records conversations with the Timber Boatworks shop about his build. Neil has completed the kayak kit, and has chosen to begin building a second kit, the Anuri 16. Our blog post today is a complimentary post to discussions and ideas from Neil's Fast Learning Blog, his experiences and challenges of the first time builder, and provide more information for all first time builders.
Testing Carbon Fibre and Core Materials
This is the summary of a discussion with a composite car expert builder who tested 3K carbon fibre twill and carbon fibre over core materials to find the best material for his carbon fibre car production. This expert was kind enough to share his expertise and data from the tests, as well as technical information on how to make ideal parts. This methodology and data will provide all builders with insight on choosing the best core material and lay up for composite parts. We are able to use this knowledge for all composite constructions, including fiberglassing with epoxy and the risk and benefits of layer counts.
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Transport Canda Safe Boating Guide PDF Document
This post is to provide access to the Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide, so that a paddler or operator can be informed and properly prepared for their best and safest boating experience.
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Comparing Epoxy, Polyester and Vinylester with Cost Analysis
This post is need to know information and a cost analysis between using epoxy resin and polyester fiberglass resin. The cost per square foot with saturating fiberglass cloth with polyester resin and chopped strand mat is $7.50, and is $3.91 with epoxy and woven fiberglass cloth. The common assumption is using polyester resin and chopped strand mat is the cheapest way to do a fiberglass repair or project, but as the blog post explains and lays out that it is twice as expensive as using epoxy and woven fiberglass e-glass. This post is hoping to advise builders to save money and use the proper materials and fiberglass for long lifespan structural repairs using epoxy.
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Cost Analysis and General Information on Epoxy, Polyester and Vinylester
This blog post is an overall information guide with a cost analysis on polyester, vinylester and epoxy resin. Generally builders believe that polyester with chopped strand mat is the most cost efficient way to repair boats, RV, trailers, hot tubs, canoes, etc, however our analysis shows that the coverage of polyester resin with chopped strand mat is $7.50 per square foot, where epoxy with e-glass costs $3.91 per square foot. This blog also has lamination techniques and technical data information on different resins to provide the best product for a builders needs.
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Inflatable Paddle Boards Need to Know Information
When choosing an inflatable paddle board one should have a basic understanding of what is being offered by price point and higher value paddle boards. In this post we discuss the quality of PVC material, value added to the boards like carbon paddles, cost of repairing paddle boards, durability and rigidity depending on materials and the value of specialty retailers in finding the best board for you. This will give guidance and information when looking at inflatable paddle boards, expected life span and overall value.
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Choosing the Appropriate Wood for a Marine Build or Repair
Understanding and choosing the correct build material for marine build and repair is crucial to the lifespan and durability of a repair. Choosing a correct plywood for marine, outdoor and weather changing applications will directly affect the lifespan, durability and risk of failure. Home grade plywoods are not tested in the outdoor, wet, cold environments and cannot always be reinforced with fiberglass to tolerate this application. This Blog has credible sources cited for the standards and grades of plywood, how to correctly laminate a fiberglass boat transom and pricing for the different grades of plywood and fiberglass.
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Aniline Dye Water-based Stain versus Deck Stain for Wood Boat Construction
This blog discusses using aniline dye in comparison to deck stains under epoxy and fiberglass for long lifespan without de laminating the fiberglass. This also explains the minor and major differences between using a deck stain and using a dye in fiberglass applications as well as the risk to using an incorrect product in a waterproofing lamination such as boat building.
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Marine Paint Application Techniques
This blog has directions and suggestions for polyurethane, zspar and enamel. The recommendations follow the information provided on the technical data sheets of each manufacturer. This is a guide for those who are applying marine paint instead of gel coat.
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Timber BoatWorks Complete Stitch and Glue Manual 2024
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Free online complete stitch and glue manual for watercraft and build kits. Offers guidance on construction, safety, epoxy, fiberglassing, gel coating, marine painting and varnish.