Simon Maguire gives an insight into the Exocet Moth

Cheetah Marine story from 1989
A prototype catamaran was built using epoxy resin glue Cheetah Marine's prototype catamaran was built in 1989 on the Isle of Wight. Founder, Sean Strevens, built her with thin marine ply and WEST SYSTEM® epoxy, the original and best marine grade epoxy. Posted on 4 Jan

Building a wooden dinghy with epoxy resin part 1
Steve Goodchild talks us through the Stornoway 16 build, starting with the jig In part one of this series of how to build a wooden dinghy Steve Goodchild takes us through choosing a design, and making a jig for his Stornoway 16. Posted on 30 Dec 2019

Epoxy-related presents for sailors
There's a whole range of different packs you could give If you're looking for presents for sailors, take inspiration from George Isted's recent win. He's giving some of this mega-bundle of epoxy goodies as gifts; sharing the epoxy magic as Christmas presents for sailors in his life. Posted on 12 Dec 2019

Building an 18th century Gajeta part 9
Amazing beauty of an old wooden design built with modern epoxy resin As you'll know, we've run a series on the build of a wooden Gajeta with epoxy resin at the Betina Shipyard in Croatia. In this final instalment we look back at where she started and what she became. From 3D design to the final item. Posted on 15 Nov 2019

Moulding an oil drip tray with epoxy resin
Techniques used here are good practice for bigger projects The beauty of epoxy, says Jake Kavanagh, is that it makes a tough, non-shrinking connection between various angles of wood, ideal when you want to make a plug for a custom mould. Which is why he wrote this article on how to make a oil drip tray. Posted on 8 Nov 2019

Flying High
J-TEC Composites interviewed about use of Wessex Resins and Adhesives James Newman, J-TEC Composites, says his favourite part of making products is the final outcome, when he sees the face of the customer realising the part 'does what they want it to do'. Posted on 31 Oct 2019

Spirit of Sustainability
Spirit Yachts interviewed about use of Wessex Resins and Adhesives "We've used epoxy made by Wessex Resins since we started," says Nigel Stuart. "We've continued to use them ever since. We've looked at all the other resins and their backup but nothing compares. Wessex products do what it says on the tin. Posted on 22 Oct 2019

Wessex Resins and Adhesives announces line-up
Guest speakers for Southampton International Boat Show Wessex Resins and Adhesives has announced the line-up of guest speakers for its 'in conversation with' day at Southampton International Boat Show 2019. Posted on 4 Sep 2019

Building an 18th century Gajeta part 8
Finishing touches made to old design built with modern epoxy In our latest instalment of the building of a replica of an 18th century Croatian Gajeta, ‘Lipa Moja' becomes the sum of her parts. Many hours of craftsmanship have resulted in a beautiful vessel that is ready to race. Posted on 27 Aug 2019

Simon Maguire gives an insight into the Exocet Moth

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