This tutorial provides a knowledge of how to create Cabosil (fumed silica) and its use for thickening and strengthening polyester or epoxy resin. This technique can be used to achieve a…
This tutorial teaches you how to how to create a DIY Gelcoat Non-Slip surface using crushed walnuts and polyester gelcoat. This technique be modified using different types of non-skid particles such…
Learn how to build a waterproof fibreglass box using chopped strand matting and polyester resin and Gelcoat. This method can be used to construct composite storage tanks, pools and anything…
Learn how to fill a boat hull hole using a cardboard backing plate ,fibreglass chopped strand mat and a DIY fairing compound. This fibreglass boat repair technique can be…
The Bilge Bug is an electronic bilge switch; designed to replace traditional float switches in the marine environment. Anyone who’s ever owned a boat knows about the constant battle of…
Water Storage- A cheap an easy solution It was almost a year and a half before I sorted a water storage solution for our boat and liveaboard needs. God knows why, but…
What Is Rust? In this tutorial, we will provide you with a basic knowledge of rust proofing, making a DIY rust remover and the beginning of a future hatred of Tommy…
Fibreglass repairs are easier than you think. With the right knowledge and planning repairs can be completed cheaply, fast and most importantly safely . This tutorial includes a demonstration of a…
Boat Safety – Worried About Sleeping In A Floating Time Bomb ? The first few weeks of living aboard a boat are always strange. It is in this time that…
Don’t Listen To Strangers – Jib Sail Blues Right, so before we start our story about life lessons and jib sail blues, we need you to put yourself into the…