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David Johnson explains the West System Glass Fibre Boat Repair Kit

by Mark Jardine 27 Feb 08:09 PST 24-25 February 2024
David Johnson explains the West System Glass Fibre Boat Repair Kit © Mark Jardine

We caught up with David Johnson at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2024 to find out more about the West System Glass Fibre Boat Repair Kit!

Repair cracks and scrapes, gelcoat blisters, loose hardware, delaminated decks and panels, damaged keels and holes up to 1" diameter in solid laminates up to ¼" thick, and smaller holes in thicker laminates. Each Fibreglass Boat Repair Kit contains eight packets of WEST SYSTEM 105 Resin and 205 Fast Hardener, fibreglass fabric, adhesive filler, fairing filler, glue brushes, mixing pots, a reusable mixing stick, an application syringe, three pairs of protective gloves, and illustrated instructions for completing a variety of common fibreglass repairs.

All components are contained in a sturdy, resealable package that can be easily stowed aboard your boat.

105-K Fibreglass Boat Repair Kits are designed for small, quick repairs for:

  • Fibreglass
  • Reinforcing fabrics
  • Composite materials

Find out more at eu.westsystem.com/products/fibreglass-boat-repair-kit

105-K Repair Pack Includes:

  • 250g | 105 Epoxy Resin®
  • 50g | 205 Fast Hardener®
  • 402 Milled Glass Fibre Blend
  • 409 Microsphere Blend
  • 3x | Mixing cups
  • 1x | Reusable mixing stick
  • 2 | Pairs of nitrile gloves
  • 2x | Glue brushes
  • 2x | Syringes
  • 1m x 125mm | 450g/m" biaxial glass tape
  • 1m x 75mm | 175g/m" plain weave glass tape
  • 1m x 100mm | Peel ply

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