Recommended reading?

[MikeSchinlaub]

I've been trying to learn more about my work lately. Boat repair is a career for me, so any knowledge can only help. I've been doing this for 11 years. I knoe how to do the work, but I don't really know much about the materials, design, or anything related to the industry. I'm almost done with a book from West Systems, and have read a bit about materials here ( https://www.fibreglast.com/blogs/le... resin, in liquid form,end result is the boat. ). I know there are classes, but those cost thousands and require out of state travel, so they're not an option. Can anyone point me to other books or online sources? Thanks.

 

[Bob_VT]

Personally I think it is way overpriced but advertising has made it big. We all want to save money and learn more? Look at this epoxy website https://epoxyproducts.com/ I have met the owner in person and have used his products.

AND

The https://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat-restoration-building-and-hull-repair.40/ is a great forum with end users who have tried it all

 

[MikeSchinlaub]

We don't actually use much epoxy. The only thing we use from West is their Six-Ten epoxy on keel guards. I was just looking up boat repair books and that came up. I've learned a bit from it, and found stuff I would never do.
I've also subscribed to the restoration section to help when I can. I've been occasionally reading threads from other sections too. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Bob_VT]

There is a tremendous wealth of knowledge to be read on that site along with some excellant links.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Most of the hull restoration information is in the stickies.

links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b

 

[Chris1956]

There was a paperback book that was cheap. I think I got it at West Marine, but it has been a long time. The wonders of the internet...here it is

Runabout Renovation: How to Find and Fix... book by Jim Anderson