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Core is a valuable part of composite construction. Core materials add stiffness while adding very little weight and usually low additional material costs. The construction of an I-beam is a perfect example of how increasing web height (or distance between two load-bearing flanges) increases the stiffness of a beam in cored composite laminates. Solid Laminate […]
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By Eric Sponberg In 1978, at 28, my wife Arliss and I sailed our 27′ Bianca, Duprass, from England to California. It was on that trip that I first learned of WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy in the form of an ULDB (ultra light displacement boat) named Circus Maximus. My first hands-on experience mixing WEST SYSTEM Epoxy […]
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With the sudden passing of Technical Advisor Greg Bull, Gougeon Brothers, Inc. lost an integral part of our Technical Service Team and a cherished member of our boat-building history. This loss deeply affects his coworkers, family, friends, and the local sailing community, leaving them with a significant void. A Passion for Sailing With his passion […]
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By Kai Sturmann. In this article, we explore the rebirth of a classic rowing shell. Not having any particular skills in wooden boat building or repair, I embarked on a project to resuscitate a near-derelict wooden rowing shell. Determination is a 23′, Joseph Garofalo-built, single sliding-seat wherry. While fully expecting this to be an immersive […]
