Wooden Boat Restoration Repair - WEST SYSTEM Epoxy

Catalog Number 002-970
Wooden Boat Restoration & Repair
A guide to restore the structure, improve the appearance,
reduce the maintenance and prolong the life of wooden boats
with WEST SYSTEM ® Epoxy
7th Edition, August 2008
The techniques described in this manual are based on the handling techniques and
physical properties of WEST SYSTEM Brand epoxy products. Because physical
properties of resins systems and epoxy brands vary, using the techniques in this
publication with coatings or adhesives other than WEST SYSTEM is not recommended.
This manual is updated as products and techniques change. If the last copyright date
below is more than several years old, contact your WEST SYSTEM dealer or Gougeon
Brothers, Inc. for a current version.
The information presented herein is believed to be reliable as of publication date, but
we cannot guarantee its accuracy in light of possible new discoveries. Because West
System Inc. cannot control the use of WEST SYSTEM Brand products in customer
possession, we do not make any warranty of merchantability or any warranty of fitness
for a particular use or purpose. In no event shall Gougeon Brothers Inc. be liable for
incidental or consequential damages.
WEST SYSTEM, 105 Epoxy Resin, 205 Fast Hardener, 206 Slow Hardener, 207 Special
Coating Hardener, 209 Extra Slow Hardener and 410 Microlight are trademarks of
Gougeon Brothers, Inc., Bay City, Michigan USA.
Copyright © September 1990, December 1992, June 1997, May 1999, September
2000, April 2003, December 2008 by Gougeon Brothers Inc. All rights reserved. No
part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by
any means without the written permission of the publisher.
Published by Gougeon Brothers Inc., Bay City, MI 48707 USA.
Cover photo sequence—Restoration of the 1922 gaff-rigged sloop, REEB by Chris
Maples.